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AF-HAR-FY25-02: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe 2025

Closed Closed January 10, 2025 Opportunity AF-HAR-FY25-02 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$35,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

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

•Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society, and non-governmental organizations •Business development organizations registered as non-profits •United States government alumni organizations For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible. Other Eligibility Requirements•To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. •Adequately skilled and experienced staff to implement the program. •Well-equipped office space with adequate ICT equipment required to implement the program including a reliable Internet connection..

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Executive Summary The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for the 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Zimbabwe. The program aims to develop the skills, capabilities, and resources for women entrepreneurs to fully participate in the private sector. The AWE program facilitates in-person and virtual sessions to complete the online interactive DreamBuilder course. The program may hold sessions with established Zimbabwean and U.S. entrepreneurs, alumni of U.S.-funded exchange programs, and other experts from different fields to enrich the AWE program. Proposals may include elements from the online curriculum, the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative, on key topics in entrepreneurship and innovation as part of the proposal. The program may be held in several locations to make it easier for participants. Proposals must have entrepreneurship programing or engagement activities for AWE alumnae from previous years. Funding Instrument Type: Grant or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation (“Substantial Involvement”). Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less. The Department of State may entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.[RP1] This notice is subject to availability of funding. Priority Region: Zimbabwe Program Description Program Goals: The U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe under the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement an Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Zimbabwe. The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals from non-profit organizations, civil society organizations, incubators, tech hubs, and U.S. government alumni organizations to design and implement an entrepreneurial program for women entrepreneurs to develop the skills, capabilities, and resources to fully participate in the private sector. Participants of the AWE program will participate in facilitated in-person and virtual sessions with established Zimbabwean and U.S.

Category: Business and Commerce.

Applying now

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