Offices and Departments

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.

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 Malipholo Sepitla at 22-312666, ext.4317. Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 4:30pm and Friday till 13:00.