OFOP0001704: Academy of Women Entrepreneurs FY 25 Grant Competition
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to El Salvador notices from 2024.
U.S. Mission to El Salvador offered grants of up to $30,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on January 17, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 17, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$30,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | December 9, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 17, 2025 |
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)
This opportunity is open to non-governmental institutions and institutions of higher education.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $30,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Executive Summary The Public Diplomacy Section of the United States Embassy in El Salvador is pleased to announce the call for FY2025 proposals to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a global competition that provides resources to promote women’s social and economic empowerment. By ensuring that women have the professional skills, knowledge, networks, and access to fully participate in the economy, AWE directly supports the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Cost Sharing or Matching is not a requirement. Other Eligibility Requirements We recommend that all organizations have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. All proposals must be presented in English, accompanied by a detailed budget. Program Description Overview: The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) was established by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in 2019 to empower women with the professional skills, knowledge, networks, and access necessary to launch or scale successful businesses. AWE cohorts, consisting of approximately 25-30 women, engage in both online and in-person sessions to learn core business skills such as strategic planning, marketing, and finance. These sessions are facilitated by local business leaders, U.S. exchange alumni mentors, and other experts. Visit the United States Embassy in El Salvador website for more details. Please sen
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (19.022) awarded $57.2 million across 3,361 grant awards, an average of $17,021 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 431 | $9.9 million | |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur | 7 | $1.1 million | |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 24 | $817,659 |
| Protea Owl Foundation | 9 | $665,582 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is OFOP0001704 still open?
No. It closed on January 17, 2025.
Who can apply for Academy of Women Entrepreneurs FY 25 Grant Competition?
U.S. Mission to El Salvador accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Academy of Women Entrepreneurs FY 25 Grant Competition?
Closed January 17, 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 $30,000 each.
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.