# SportTech Entrepreneurship Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-morocco-fy24-09-sporttech-entrepreneurship-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355237

> U.S. Mission to Morocco offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $30,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on September 2, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-MOROCCO-FY24-09 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Morocco |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 2, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $30,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

- Only Moroccan Non-Profit, committed, and organized NGOs and CSOs with full SAM.gov registration are eligible to receive funds for this funding opportunity.- Individual applicants and U.S. organizations and NGOs are not eligible.

## What the grant funds

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy Rabat Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: SportTech Entrepreneurship Program Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY24-09 Deadline for Applications: September 02, 2024 Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $40,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco is pleased to announce an open grant competition to award a cooperative agreement to organize the “SportTech Entrepreneurship Program.” The Embassy’s Public Affairs Office invites proposals from established Moroccan associations, committed, and organized civil-society organizations to implement the “SportTech Entrepreneurship Program” a grant aimed at leveraging the transformative power of sports and technology to empower Moroccan youth through a U.S.-Morocco collaboration. It will bring two U.S. sports technology experts to Morocco to conduct workshops and training sessions, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the participants. This program aligns with Morocco's hosting of major sporting events, like the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and the FIFA World Cup in 2030, capitalizing on these opportunities to showcase national advancements in sports and technology. The program's goal is to drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance education, positioning Morocco as a leading sports technology hub in Africa and strengthening U.S.-Morocco bilateral relations. Please follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: The program’s goals and objectives are: Economic and Entrepreneurial Empowerment: By infusing a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, the project aims to drive economic growth. The resulting sports-tech solutions can lead to startups, generating employment and revitalizing the local economy. Empowerment through Knowledge Transfer: Introduce Moroccan youth to the range of possibilities where sports and technology intersect, enabling them to create solutions tailored to their local context. Education and Skill Enhancement: Offer a platform where youth can augment their skills and gain practical insights making them more competitive in the global job market. Strengthening U.S.-Morocco Bilateral Relations: By engaging deeply in areas of mutual interest, this collaboration aims to solidify ties between the U.S. and Morocco, fostering a long-lasting partnership based on mutual respect and shared goals.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-MOROCCO-FY24-09 still open?

No. It closed on September 2, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for SportTech Entrepreneurship Program?

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

### What is the deadline for SportTech Entrepreneurship Program?

Closed September 2, 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 $40,000 each.

### 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.