OpportunityTitle: U.S. EMBASSY KIGALI AMBASSADOR&#8217;S SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM (ASG)
CategoryExplanation: The U.S. Embassy in Kigali is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards. The Ambassador&#8217;s Small Grants Program (ASG) provides one-time small grants to improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community by funding the expansion of an existing project or activity. The ASG Program is designed to support high-impact, quick-implementation activities which benefit a large number of people within one year without requiring further assistance. Projects that support livelihoods in Eastern Province, value-added agricultural production, and projects that promote marketable skills are preferred. Grants are intended for local cooperatives. Awards are subject to the availability of funding.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The U.S. Embassy encourages applications from all provinces, but priority will be given to cooperatives located in Eastern Province.  All interested cooperatives must have an active registration with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency at the time of submitting the application.  Direct funding for NGOs (international or local) is not available under this announcement.
Description: Applicants should refer to U.S. Embassy Kigali web page for additional information.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Ambassador&apos;s Small Grants Program
GrantorContactText: Eugene Uwizeyimana &lt;br/&gt;+250252596737 &lt;br/&gt;Economic Assistant &lt;br/&gt;