SFOP0007878: Support for Women-Owned SMEs in Less Privileged Communitiesin Sri Lanka
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 Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs notices from 2021.
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs offered grants of up to $987,500 (at least $987,500) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $987,500 in total. Applications closed on May 25, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 3, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$987,500
- Award floor$987,500
- Total funding$987,500
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 2, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 25, 2021 |
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)
Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past General Department of State Assistance awards averaged $810,812; this notice allows up to $987,500 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs seeks to support women business leaders from less privileged and/or rural backgrounds, including survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, to maintain a viable and successful business, which will ultimately improve the economic well-being of their families and communities. The project aims to build upon ongoing USG efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among disadvantaged communities. A secondary goal is to assist these women in overcoming both the social and technical challenges of growing their business by taking their business online and by increasing their opportunities for success through broader community education and awareness building.
Who has won General Department of State Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, General Department of State Assistance (19.700) awarded $21.1 million across 26 grant awards, an average of $810,812 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Office for Project Services | 1 | $7.3 million | |
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Pennsylvania | 1 | $3.1 million |
| Asian Development Bank | 1 | $2.2 million | |
| The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars | District of Columbia | 1 | $2.1 million |
| International Labor Organization | District of Columbia | 1 | $2.0 million |
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 SFOP0007878 still open?
No. It closed on May 25, 2021.
Who can apply for Support for Women-Owned SMEs in Less Privileged Communitiesin Sri Lanka?
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Support for Women-Owned SMEs in Less Privileged Communitiesin Sri Lanka?
Closed May 25, 2021. 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 $987,500 each. About $987,500 in total for one award.
Who has won General Department of State Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were United Nations Office for Project Services, Carnegie-Mellon University, Asian Development Bank. The program made 26 awards worth $21.1 million in that time.