# Capacity Building for AWEP

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0016734-capacity-building-for-awep/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355217

> Bureau of African Affairs offered grants of up to $1.6 million (at least $1.6 million) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $1.6 million in total. Applications closed on August 6, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0016734 |
| Agency | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 6, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.6 million |
| Award floor | $1.6 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.6 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.989 |

## Who can apply

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

For a complete list of eligible applicants, please see the NOFO, page 1.

## What the grant funds

The African Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that aims to increase access to business capital and capacity-building resources for African businesswomen to promote their participation in international trade. This funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from entities that can develop a project to increase the export capabilities of AWEP members via capacity-building and technical assistance trainings as well as grants. The services may be offered in person or online. There are over 30 AWEP chapters in Africa which serve as business associations for African business women and will provide the beneficiaries of the project.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0016734 still open?

No. It closed on August 6, 2024. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019410, closes May 31, 2027 (205 days left).

### Who can apply for Capacity Building for AWEP?

Bureau of African Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Capacity Building for AWEP?

Closed August 6, 2024. 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 $1.6 million each. About $1.6 million in total for one award.

### Who has won State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were African Legal Support Facility, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees. The program made 34 awards worth $17.3 million in that time.