: U.S. Embassy Conakry, Ambassador Special Self-Help Program Annual Program Statement | DOS CONAK FY23 00 01

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The U.S. Embassy in Conakry, Guinea is offering small grants through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program to support self-help groups, community-based organizations, NGOs, and some educational institutions in developing projects that improve local living conditions. The program prioritizes high-impact, quickly implemented activities that benefit large numbers of people.

### **Key Details:** - **Total Funding Available:** $50,000 - **Grant Amounts:** Between $5,000 and $10,000 - **Deadline:** October 13, 2023 - **Project Duration:** 6 to 12 months - **Anticipated Start Date:** October 31, 2024 - **Eligibility:** Registered self-help groups, community-based organizations, NGOs, and certain educational institutions. Government entities and officials are ineligible due to U.S. funding restrictions.

### **Eligible Project Types:** - Small infrastructure projects (classrooms, health facilities, community centers, footbridges, etc.). - Water and sanitation projects (wells, latrines, pumps, boreholes, handwashing stations). - School furniture and materials (desks, chairs, library items, laboratory equipment). - Community equipment (brick-making machines, agricultural tools). - Durable goods for communal use (stoves, refrigerators for schools or clinics). - Income-generating equipment (weaving looms, rice mills, furniture-making tools).

### **Grant Restrictions:** Funds **CANNOT** be used for: - Salaries, travel expenses, or alcohol. - School or government-run institution support. - Religious, military, and law enforcement activities. - Office supplies, sports uniforms, or musical instruments. - Large-scale environmental impact projects (e.g., deforestation).

### **Application Requirements:** 1. **Proposal (Max 10 pages):** - Clear objectives, expected impact, and project methodology. - Timeline, key personnel, and partners. - Monitoring and evaluation plan to measure program success. 2. **Budget Justification:** - Must be in U.S. dollars and within a one-page budget limit. Pro-forma invoices required. 3. **Supporting Documents:** - CVs of key personnel, letters of support, and required federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B). 4. **Registration Requirements:** - Applicants must be registered on **SAM.gov** and have a **Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)**. - Exemptions may apply on a case-by-case basis for organizations facing security risks.

### **Evaluation Criteria (100 Points Total):** - **Program Feasibility (20 points):** Well-developed, detailed, and realistic proposal. - **Organizational Capacity (20 points):** Experience with similar programs, financial management ability. - **Program Planning (15 points):** Clear goals, achievable objectives, and strong implementation strategy. - **Budget Justification (10 points):** Costs are reasonable and directly support project activities. - **Monitoring & Evaluation (15 points):** Strong plan to track progress and measure success. - **Sustainability (10 points):** Long-term impact beyond the grant period. - **Equity & Underserved Communities (10 points):** Program benefits historically marginalized populations.

### **Submission Process:** - Applications must be submitted via email to **conakryssh@state.gov** by **October 13, 2023 (4:30 PM GMT)**. - Any late applications will not be considered.

This funding opportunity is ideal for grassroots organizations that can co-finance projects (cash, labor, or materials) and demonstrate a strong potential for community-wide impact.

• The U.S. Mission to Guinea in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled ": U.S. Embassy Conakry, Ambassador Special Self-Help Program Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.220.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2023-05-23.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-10-13. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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