SFOP0008919: Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector
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 2022.
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $1.5 million) to businesses. Applications closed on June 20, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 27, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.5 million
- Award floor$1.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 26, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 20, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to businesses.
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Both U.S. and foreign Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Educational institutions• Both U.S. and foreign For-profit organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Public Entities (FPE)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs awards averaged $1.5 million; this notice allows up to $1.5 million per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a $1.5 million program to advance the economic empowerment of Afghan women in Afghanistan and other South and Central Asian countries. The proposed program would launch a platform through which businesses, non-profits, and international government leaders in the U.S. and countries around the world would be able to sustainably partner with Afghan women leaders and Afghan women-led private and non-profit organizations to co-create programs that advance Afghan women’s economic security and economic resilience, including by fostering women’s entrepreneurship, participation in agricultural value chains, participation in e-commerce and the digital economy, and women artisans’ connectivity with global markets. Priority will be given to organizations that provide cost-share and outline previous experience developing partnerships with the private sector. In addition to proposing activities to take place inside Afghanistan, proposed programs may include activities in support of Afghan women residing in other countries in the region in their scope. The proposed program should build connectivity or allow for connection with other programs that provide women’s mental health access, support women’s safety and other services critical to support Afghan women following the Taliban takeover. SCA invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. The submission of a Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOI) is the first step in a multi-phased, collaborative program development process. Applicants must first submit a concise statement of interest, up to four-pages, designed to clearly communicate the program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow
Who has won Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (19.108) awarded $29.8 million across 20 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for International Private Enterprise, Inc. | District of Columbia | 1 | $7.1 million |
| Ios Partners, Inc. | Florida | 1 | $6.2 million |
| The Asia Foundation | California | 2 | $3.7 million |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 1 | $1.9 million |
| The Colombo Plan for Co-Operative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific | 1 | $1.5 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 SFOP0008919 still open?
No. It closed on June 20, 2022.
Who can apply for Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector?
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs accepted applications from businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector?
Closed June 20, 2022. 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 $1.5 million each.
Who has won Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Center for International Private Enterprise, Inc., Ios Partners, Inc., The Asia Foundation. The program made 20 awards worth $29.8 million in that time.