# Academy of Women Entrepreneurs 2023

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-whk-fy23-01-academy-of-women-entrepreneurs-2023/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344088

> U.S. Mission to Namibia offered grants of up to $45,000 (at least $30,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make one award worth $45,000 in total. Applications closed on November 17, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-WHK-FY23-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Namibia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 17, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $45,000 |
| Award floor | $30,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $45,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Namibia under the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a new cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals from non-profit organizations, civil society organizations, and U.S. government alumni organizations to design and implement an entrepreneurship program that equips women entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to grow their businesses and adapt to adverse economic situations while growing a local network of women-led businesses. The intended program should empower women entrepreneurs to realize their full economic potential. Participants of the AWE program will take part in facilitated in-person and virtual sessions with established Namibian and American women entrepreneurs, alumni of U.S.-funded exchange programs, and other experts from different fields that enrich the AWE experience. Applicants must include the online interactive DreamBuilder course as part of the proposal. The DreamBuilder curriculum teaches the skills and knowledge needed to start and grow a business. Additionally, proposals should provide a detailed program and timelines for AWE participants. The program may be held in several locations running cohorts of up to 30 participants and should have a strong American component.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-WHK-FY23-01 still open?

No. It closed on November 17, 2022.

### Who can apply for Academy of Women Entrepreneurs 2023?

U.S. Mission to Namibia accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Academy of Women Entrepreneurs 2023?

Closed November 17, 2022. 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 $45,000 each. About $45,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.