# Academy of Women Entrepreneurs 2025

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-whk-fy25-01-academy-of-women-entrepreneurs-2025/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357583

> U.S. Mission to Namibia offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $35,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $1 in total. Applications closed on January 4, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-WHK-FY25-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Namibia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 4, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $35,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions (U.S. organizations should partner with a local organization or expert.)

## What the grant funds

U.S. Embassy Namibia is inviting organizations to apply to run the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program. This program is designed to help women entrepreneurs in Namibia grow their businesses, overcome challenges, and create a network of women-led businesses. It will include both in-person and online sessions with women entrepreneurs from Namibia and the U.S., as well as experts. The program will use the DreamBuilder course, an online tool that teaches important business skills. The goals of the program are to improve business planning, help participants build a network, and provide the skills needed to create successful businesses. Proposals should explain the program, how participants will be recruited, and the Embassy’s role. The budget should cover travel, data for online sessions, and any additional activities. This program aims to support women entrepreneurs, promote business growth, and help women in Namibia become more economically empowered. 1. Goals and Objectives - Increase participants understanding of business planning, and scaling up operations - Build a network of female entrepreneurs that is committed to supporting and promoting relationships that help grow businesses and drive local partnerships, and - Equip participants with skills and knowledge to build sustainable businesses. Proposals submitted should clearly address program implementation showing the proposed activities and suggested speakers. Applicants should give a detailed recruitment strategy for the target population, clearly specifying how the Embassy would be involved. The proposal should include ideas for follow-up activities after program implementation to assess the impact of the program. Proposals with sustainability and/or cost sharing built in are preferred.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-WHK-FY25-01 still open?

No. It closed on January 4, 2025.

### Who can apply for Academy of Women Entrepreneurs 2025?

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

### What is the deadline for Academy of Women Entrepreneurs 2025?

Closed January 4, 2025. 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 $35,000 each. About $1 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.