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EMB-BANGUI-PDS-AWE-FY24-002: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 Central African Republic

Closed Closed January 12, 2024 Opportunity EMB-BANGUI-PDS-AWE-FY24-002 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$40,000
• Award floor$25,000
• Total funding$40,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

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• Individuals

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $40,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy in Central African Republic is pleased to announce the open competition to award a cooperative agreement for a recently launched program, the “Academy for Women Entrepreneurs” (or “AWE”). The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals from established Central African associations, committed, and organized civil-society organizations, and academic institutions, to design and implement a six-month entrepreneurship program in partnership with the Embassy that would provide approximately 30 emerging female entrepreneurs with knowledge, networks, and access they need to launch and scale successful businesses. The intended program should empower women entrepreneurs to realize their full economic potential. It is the Embassy’s intent to award one cooperative agreement of up to $40,000. Participants of the AWE program will take part in facilitated in-person and virtual sessions with established Central African 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 timeline 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 – including American coaches – articulated in the proposed activities syllabus. Program Objectives: · Expand participant’s understanding of the fundamentals of launching and scaling up a business. · Expose participants to U.S. models for business development and connect them with American entrepreneurship experts. · Incorporate a mentorship program and facilitate the development of an ongoing network of female entrepreneurs who can offer support and ongoing best practices while sustaining their relationship with the U.S. Embassy. Proposals submitted should clearly address program implementation showing the proposed activities and suggested local 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.

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