U.S. Embassy Conakry, Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy in Conakry provides small grants to registered self-help groups, community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, and certain educational institutions. The objective is to aid groups develop projects that improve living conditions in their communities. This is an Annual Program Statement, which outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Some examples of projects that may be funded include: • Small construction projects, such as school rooms, community centers, health facilities, and housing for government or community-paid nurses or teachers. • Water-related projects, such as wells, latrines, pumps, and bore holes. • School equipment and supplies, such as desks, chairs, laboratory equipment, and library items. • Communal construction equipment, such as brick-making machines. • Miscellaneous durable goods, such as stoves or refrigerators for a school or hospital. • Income generating equipment, such as weaving looms or tools for furniture making.