SFOP0008965: Accelerating Women’s Empowerment in Energy (AWEE)
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 Economic and Business Affairs notices from 2022.
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs offered grants of up to $987,654 (at least $987,654) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $987,654 in total. Applications closed on July 6, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 12, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$987,654
- Award floor$987,654
- Total funding$987,654
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 12, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 6, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 5, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public international organizations. Please see the NOFO, Eligibility category, p. 3
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Energy Governance and Reform Programs awards averaged $869,716; this notice allows up to $987,654 per award.
- Most of the program's money (89% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) of the U.S. Department of State announces an opportunity for organizations to submit applications to carry out the Accelerating Women’s Empowerment in Energy (AWEEA) by providing a convening forum and workforce development activities to support the empowerment and professional development of women currently working in or seeking work in the clean energy sector in order to overcome historic gender-based marginalization.
Who has won Energy Governance and Reform Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Energy Governance and Reform Programs (19.027) awarded $7.8 million across 9 grant awards, an average of $869,716 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners | District of Columbia | 1 | $3.3 million |
| Oulun Yliopisto | 1 | $1.2 million | |
| Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. | District of Columbia | 1 | $1.2 million |
| The National Association of State Energy Officials | Virginia | 1 | $987,562 |
| Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development | Arkansas | 1 | $860,959 |
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 SFOP0008965 still open?
No. It closed on July 6, 2022.
Who can apply for Accelerating Women’s Empowerment in Energy (AWEE)?
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Accelerating Women’s Empowerment in Energy (AWEE)?
Closed July 6, 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 $987,654 each. About $987,654 in total for one award.
Who has won Energy Governance and Reform Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, Oulun Yliopisto, Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. The program made 9 awards worth $7.8 million in that time.
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