# USAID Nepali Women in Business

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72036723rfa00008-usaid-nepali-women-in-business/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349888

> Nepal USAID-Kathmandu offered grants of up to $9.5 million (at least $1) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on November 22, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72036723RFA00008 |
| Agency | Nepal USAID-Kathmandu |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 22, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $9.5 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Local Organizations registered to operate in Nepal

## What the grant funds

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement USAID Nepali Women in Business. Eligibility for this award is limited to local organizations. The total estimated amount is anticipated at $9.5 million. USAID will hold one online and two in-person information sessions (pre-application conferences) in Nepali language for all interested potential applicants to provide an overview of the NOFO and answer questions that are received before August 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Nepal Time. Please send any questions to the points of contact identified in Section D.2. Details for the pre-application conferences are as follows: September 19, 2023 - Virtual October 3, 2023 - Birgunj October 5, 2023 - Surkhet All interested participants are requested to register for the pre-application conference by September 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Nepal Time by sending an email to pdongol@usaid.gov and mgurung@usaid.gov. USAID will provide further information about the pre-application conference upon receiving your email, including time and location. Pre-application notes, including answers to questions, will be posted as an amendment to this NOFO on www.grants.gov. Furthermore, USAID will engage in pre-award co-design and intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

## Questions people ask

### Is 72036723RFA00008 still open?

No. It closed on November 22, 2023.

### Who can apply for USAID Nepali Women in Business?

Nepal USAID-Kathmandu accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for USAID Nepali Women in Business?

Closed November 22, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $9.5 million each.

### Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.