U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (SSH)

Embassy Cotonou is pleased to announce an open competition for community organizations in Benin to submit applications for a grant from the U.S.Ambassadors 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 Cotonous 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, womens empowerment, improved learning conditions, and greater access to clean water, health services, and education. To learn more about grant guidelines, please visit Embassy Cotonous website, or contact the Small-Grants Team at CotonouGrants@state.gov.