U.S. AMBASSADOR?S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND (SSH)

The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH) is a grant program that supports local community organizations in Mozambique. The program aims to support projects that are community-generated and implemented, and include significant community contribution in cash, labor, or materials. The grants are intended to support grassroots needs and must be used for projects that are viable and sustainable. The program has specific selection criteria, including fostering community self-reliance, improving basic economic or social conditions, and respecting environmental norms. • The grant amount ranges from $1,000 to $10,000. • The project duration is 6 to 12 months. • The organization must be a non-profit and legally registered. • The proposal must include a summary page, problem statement, project objectives and activities, project location, work plan, monitoring and reporting plan, detailed budget, and program partners.