Small Grants & Ambassador’s Fund Program

The program received 11 new applications, bringing the total number of applications received since the program's resumption in November 2014 to 590. Of these, 440 applications were in the education sector, including 201 applications for the "Let Girls Learn" program. The report notes that SGAFP had reviewed and submitted 507 applications prior to the execution of Contract Modification No. 24 on April 15, 2016. Since then, SGAFP has reviewed and cleared 92 applications, with 92 applications are in process at USAID. The program has also submitted 3 fully processed grant summaries to USAID, bringing the total number of grant summaries submitted to 75. In terms of grant disbursements, SGAFP disbursed $457,869 to 18 grantee organizations in July 2016, bringing the total amount disbursed to $13,524,487 against approved funds of $20,204,277. The program has also completed 52 grants/projects, with 39 grants/projects at various stages of implementation. The report highlights the importance of monitoring and evaluation, with SGAFP staff conducted 34 monitoring visits to 18 ongoing grants to monitor the quality of work, ensure the utilization of funds, and offer technical support to grantees. The program has also advanced a request for operation and funds for the month of August 2016. The report also provides a statistical abstract of the program's progress, including the number of applications received, processed, and approved, as well as the amount of funds disbursed and funds obligated. The program has a total of 97 approved grants, with 6 new grants approved in July 2016. The report concludes by highlighting the program's commitment to transparency and accountability, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effective use of funds and the achievement of program goals. The program's geographic focus is on Pakistan, with a focus on the education sector, including education sector, including the "Let Girls Learn" program. The program's timeframes are not specified in the report, but it appears to be ongoing, with a focus on implementation and monitoring. The report does not provide specific recommendations, but it highlights the importance of continued support for the program, including funding and technical assistance. The report also notes the need for increased transparency and accountability, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effective use of funds and the achievement of program goals. The report highlights the program's commitment to the "Let Girls Learn" program, which aims to improve education outcomes for girls in Pakistan. The program has received 201 applications for this program, and has approved 118 full applications against approved concept papers. The report also highlights the program's focus on institutional assessment, with a focus on ensuring the quality of work and the effective use of funds. The program has conducted 34 monitoring visits to 18 ongoing grants, and has offered technical support to grantees.