Ambassador’s Self-Help Fund Kenya

A small grants programme administered by the U.S. Embassy in Kenya offering project funding to community groups. It supports registered self-help groups, youth groups, community-based organizations, certain educational institutions and medical facilities to expand existing projects that improve local living conditions. Projects should produce ongoing, self-sustaining activities and be completed and serving the community within one year. Funding priorities include disability, water and sanitation, income generation, health and environmental protection.

Small grant awards (typically $1,000–$10,000) to fund expansion of community projects to be completed within one year.

Registered self-help groups, youth groups, community based organizations, and specific types of educational institutions and medical facilities may apply; projects must have strong community involvement, significant community benefit and be ongoing and self-sustaining.

Submit a full proposal using the official application form; request application materials by emailing selfhelp@state.gov. Applications accepted on a rolling basis and must be received by December 31 to be considered.