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.
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.
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.