Promoting Economic Development through the Ambassador’s Small Grants (ASG) Program.

On Friday, September 29, the U.S. Embassy in Kigali awarded four grants to cooperatives in Rwanda totaling $50,000 (42 million RWF).  These grants, made possible by the U.S. Department of State Ambassador’s Small Grants (ASG) Program, aim to support projects that boost entrepreneurship, economic development, and employment at the community level. This year’s grantees are ...
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By | 4 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Economic Issues, Press Releases | Tags:

Ambassador’s Small Grants (ASG) Program

The U.S. Embassy in Kigali is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).  The Ambassador’s Small Grants program (ASG) provides one-time small grants to improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community by funding the expansion of an existing project or activity.  The ASG ...
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By | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, News | Tags:

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Ambassador’s Remarks for the Special Self Help Fund Grant Signing

Good afternoon. Thank you for joining me here today for the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund Grant Signing Ceremony .  I want to thank Mr. Apollo Munanura, Director General for the Rwanda Cooperative Agency for being here today.  I am excited to join with you as we welcome nine (9) new cooperatives to the list of 171 Self-Help grant recipients since 1999.  These ...
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By | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Business, Economic Issues, News, Speeches | Tags: , , , ,

Ambassador Erica J. Barks-Ruggles with cooperatives' members

Special Self-Help Fund Grant Signing Ceremony

On Tuesday, September 20, the U.S. Embassy awarded nine grants to cooperatives in Rwanda totaling $50,000 (40 million RWF).  These grants, made possible by the U.S. Department of State Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund, aim to support projects that are initiated at the community level, encourage community participation, and improve living conditions in the community. ...
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By | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Business, Economic Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: , ,

Ambassador Erica Barks-Ruggles with alumnae of the U.S. government’s TechWomen

U.S. Ambassador Announces USD $19,970 Grant to Promote STEM Education; Mentorship for Rwandan Girls

U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica J. Barks-Ruggles today announced the award of a $19,970 grant to support mentorship and opportunities for adolescent girls to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The grant, made possible through the U.S. Department of State’s Mission Driven Alumni Outreach fund, will be implemented by Rwandan alumnae of ...
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By | 29 March, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador's Fund, Education, Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

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