Description
The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund was established in Malawi in 1966 to address urgent development needs at the community level. The goal of the fund is to improve the basic economic or social conditions of Malawians at the local community or village level. The U.S. Embassy funds a variety of projects each year, with an objective to obtain geographical diversity in project selection. Projects for which women and girls are the primary beneficiaries are encouraged. Each grant ranges from between USD $3,000 and USD $15,000.
• The project must improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level.
• The project must be feasible and based on the socio-economic context of the local community.
• The project must include significant community contributions in cash, labor, or materials.
• The project must be self-sustaining upon completion.
• The project must be completed within twelve months.