# Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2025

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-awe25-academy-for-women-entrepreneurs-2025/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357518

> U.S. Mission to Suriname offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $250) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $35,000 in total. Applications closed on January 1, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-AWE25 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Suriname |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 1, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $250 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $35,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

## What the grant funds

Program Objectives: The proposals should meet the following objectives: Provide resources for women to engage in U.S.-style online education with guided facilitation and localization from ECA exchange program alumni, local women business leaders, or other local partners. Foster networks that support participants’ access to peer-to-peer mentorship, business partners, and scaling opportunities with businesses in the region and in the United States. 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 should generally be no more than four (4) pages in length 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. Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in organizing entrepreneurship or business programs and should have an established network of entrepreneurs and business leaders throughout Suriname. Responsibilities of the Awardee: The Recipient agrees to coordinate and administer the program and meet the specific objectives below: Recruitment of AWE participants ages 18 years and older, who have recently started a business or have demonstrated interest and progress in developing an entrepreneurial idea. Selected participants of this program should be comfortable taking a course and completing assignments in English and be willing to commit up to 4 hours a week for participation in the AWE. Design and promote the call for applications through traditional and/or social media platforms and organizational networks that will maximize the number of women reached, including women in underserved communities. Assume responsibility for receiving and reviewing applications and selecting the applicants/participants for this program. Arrange and identify all logistics related to hosting the opening and closing ceremonies as well as any other program events/activities.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAR-AWE25 still open?

No. It closed on January 1, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

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

U.S. Mission to Suriname 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 for Women Entrepreneurs 2025?

Closed January 1, 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 $35,000 in total.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.