U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Abidjan is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.Purpose of Small Grants: Embassy Abidjan invites proposals for small community projects. The program is designed to improve basic economic and social conditions in local communities and support high impact, quick implementation activities that benefit a large number of people. Participating communities provide a significant contribution in cash, labor and materials. The demand for Small Grant funds is very high and well above our funding capacity. Consequently, priority is given to projects which best meet the program’s objectives and criteria. Examples of U.S. Embassy Community Small Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to:• income generating activities • development activities• improved access to potable water • vocational and educational trainings• health and nutrition activities • agricultural and nature improvement projects;