OpportunityTitle: Special Self-Help Program for small, community-based development projects in Gabon.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizationsPublic and private educational institutionsIndividuals coordinating projects beneficial to a large population of the community. (These funds cannot directly benefit
Description: The U.S. Embassy Libreville of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support Gabonese communities through modest grants that would positively impact communities. Program Objectives: &#183; Self-Help projects must foster community self-reliance.&#183; Self-Help activities must have community participation and contribution -- volunteer time and labor, donated land, equipment and materials -- and the U.S. contribution must be on a one-time basis only.&#183; Self-Help activities should have a significant impact, benefiting the greatest number of people possible. Projects that directly benefit a limited number of people are discouraged.&#183; Self-Help activities must help improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level;&#183; Self-Help projects must also be viable and sustainable in terms of finance, personnel support (i.e. teachers for schoolrooms), and necessary expertise and services. &#183; Self-Help projects must also respect environmental norms for small projects. &#183; Self-Help activities must fall within the ability of the local community to implement. Activities that are too complex should be avoided.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Economic Section &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Embassy Libreville &lt;br/&gt;E-mail: librevillepe@state.gov