African Small Grants Programme (ASGP)

ASGP Overview

• Grant Amount: Up to US$10,000 per project.

• Purpose: Support community-based organizations (CBOs) and NGOs working at grassroots level, particularly in rural areas. Funding can cover one-off projects and occasionally core costs.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate:

1. How the project aligns with ASGP criteria and contributes to its focus areas.

2. Clear targets and deliverables of the project.

3. Partnership with a local NGO or CBO.

Application Process

1. Initial Contact:

   • The applicant (a national CBO or NGO) contacts the ASGP coordinator for guidelines and application forms.

2. Concept Paper Submission:

   • Prepare a brief project concept paper and submit it to ASGP.

   • Coordinator reviews eligibility and alignment with ASGP criteria.

3. Proposal Preparation:

   • If eligible, prepare a detailed project proposal.

   • In some cases, a planning grant may support proposal preparation.

4. Proposal Review:

   • Submit the completed proposal to ASGP.

   • The trustees review and respond by:
     a) Accepting the proposal
     b) Rejecting the proposal
     c) Requesting revisions/refinements

Timeline

• Trustees meet twice a year: October and March.

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