AMBASSADOR'S
SELF HELP FUND
The
U.S. Ambassador's Self Help Program assists to run projects in the
local communities in Lesotho. The goal of the Self Help Program is
to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the community
or village. Each project must help itself by giving money, labor, or
other services for the project. The greater the involvement and
contribution from the local community, the more likely the project
grant will gain approval.
FAQs
WHO
CAN APPLY?
This
program is for community-initiated projects: schools, clinics,
co-operatives, associations, training or income-generating programs,
or community improvement projects
HOW
MUCH IS THE GRANT?
The
grants usually range from between M5, 000 and M50, 000 and the
organizations are expected to contribute at least 10% of the cost in
cash, material or labor.
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WHAT
IS THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE GRANT?
Applications
are accepted from May to December. Awards are made from February
until August.
ARE
THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?
Grants
cannot be made to fund bursaries for individual students, salaries
or the cost of operating an organization. They cannot fund worship
halls or equipment for individual churches. Grants cannot be made to
buy, maintain or fuel vehicles for private businesses.
WHERE
CAN I GET AN APPLICATION FORM AND WHERE DO I SUBMIT IT?
You
can pick up an application form from the Special Projects office of
the US Embassy and submit the completed form to the same office.
For
more information about this fund contact Mrs Matseliso
Moseme-Scharer at 22-312666, ext.103. Office hours are Monday to
Thursday from 9:00am to 4:30pm and Friday
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