Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024
ID: 350892Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe (DOS-ZWE)

Award Range

$10K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350892
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe is inviting proposals for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for 2024, aimed at empowering women business owners in Zimbabwe. The program seeks to integrate the online DreamBuilder course and elements from the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation, while fostering connections with U.S. business experts and promoting peer mentorship among participants. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the skills and knowledge of women entrepreneurs, enabling them to build sustainable businesses and drive local partnerships. Interested organizations must submit their applications by December 15, 2023, with funding ranging from $10,000 to $35,000, and can contact Rebecca Archer-Knepper at archer-knepperr@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rebecca Archer-Knepper Grantor
    02428677011000
    archer-knepperr@state.gov
    Files
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    AWE Notice of Funding Opportunity 01 FY24.docx
    The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe is inviting proposals for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of women entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe, with funding ranging from $10,000 to $35,000 available until the application deadline of December 15, 2023. Eligible applicants include non-profits and civil society organizations that can implement a comprehensive entrepreneurial program, which must feature participation from U.S. business experts and include follow-up activities with alumnae. The program aims to foster networking, business skills development, and sustainable entrepreneurship among participants, with evaluation criteria focused on program design, alumni engagement, outreach, monitoring, and budget feasibility.
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    United States Embassy Zimbabwe PD Grant Application Form 2023.docx
    The U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe's Public Diplomacy Section requires organizations to submit detailed grant applications, including project titles, contact information, organizational history, and project goals. Applicants must provide a comprehensive budget, a sustainability plan, and demonstrate alignment with the Embassy's strategic mission goals, focusing on areas such as education, democracy, and social inclusion. The application also mandates a statement of assurance for equal opportunity employment and the involvement of community partners.
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    USPD Suggested Budget Template.xlsx
    The proposed budget document outlines the structure for requesting funds from the U.S. Embassy for a project in Zimbabwe, including detailed cost breakdown instructions. It also requires the indication of cost-shared items, unit costs, and the total funds requested, however, the table provided for item descriptions is empty. Currently, the total funds requested and contributions from others are both listed as $0.00, indicating no budget has been submitted yet.
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