PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2024-02: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024
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 Bangladesh notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to Bangladesh offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $1 in total. Applications closed on December 30, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 6, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$40,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$1
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2025-02 | December 3, 2024 | Closed January 15, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 30, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 29, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations • Think tanks • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
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
Department of State – United States of Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Program Office: Public Diplomacy Section, Dhaka Funding Opportunity Title: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024 Announcement Type: Standard Grant Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2024-01 NOFO Announcement date: November 19, 2023 Deadline for Applications: 11:59 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, BST Assistance Listing Number: 19.022 Total Amount Available: Up to $40,000 CONTACT INFORMATION • For questions relating to Grants.gov, please call the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726. • For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the Mission Bangladesh Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team at DhakaGrants@state.gov . • To inquire about the process for obtaining a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) contact Donald Hunter at HunterDS@state.gov.
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 PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2024-02 still open?
No. It closed on December 30, 2023.
Who can apply for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024?
U.S. Mission to Bangladesh accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024?
Closed December 30, 2023. 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. About $1 in total across about 50 awards.
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.
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