OpportunityTitle: U.S. Ambassador&apos;s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: SSH funds are for registered Beninese organizations or associations. To qualify for an SSH Fund grant, projects must involve significant community contribution in the form of funding, materials, and/or labor. Applicants must have the ability to manage SSH projects independently and complete their project within twelve months of signing an SSH contract.
Description: Embassy Cotonou is pleased to announce an open competition for community organizations in Benin to submit applications for a grant from the  U.S.Ambassador&#8217;s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH). The application period is open until July 1, 2019, and awards are subject to fund availability. A detailed program description and application instructions can be found on Embassy Cotonou&#8217;s website, located at http://tiny.cc/CTNgrants.The SSH program is aimed at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustainable projects that significantly impact communities by addressing critical health, social, and development concerns. Each year, Embassy Cotonou supports approximately six to ten projects with small grants, typically under $5,000. These grants have contributed to  agricultural modernization, economic development, combatting early marriages and gender-based violence, improved sanitation, women&#8217;s empowerment, improved learning conditions, and greater access to clean water, health services, and education. To learn more about grant guidelines, please visit Embassy Cotonou&#8217;s website, or contact the Small-Grants Team at CotonouGrants@state.gov.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Small Grants Team Email