Academy of Women Entrepreneurs program Paraguay 2024
ID: 354475Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Paraguay (DOS-PRY)

Award Range

$37K - $40K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354475

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=9c20b8004766829067358810326d43d6&view=Default
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    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Paraguay is offering a grant opportunity for the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for FY-2024, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs across Paraguay. The program seeks to support 100 women through a hybrid learning experience that covers essential business fundamentals, utilizing the DreamBuilder platform developed by Thunderbird University. This initiative is crucial for enhancing women's entrepreneurship in Paraguay and will provide funding ranging from $34,000 to $39,890, with a total program funding of $39,890 available. Interested organizations must submit their proposals by July 12, 2024, and can contact Eliana Tolces at EducationParaguay@state.gov for further information.

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    NOFO AWE 2024 Empower Program - FINAL VERSION.pdf
    NOFO.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay announces a grant opportunity for the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for FY-2024, with $39,890 in funding available. The program aims to empower 100 women entrepreneurs across all 17 departments of Paraguay by facilitating a hybrid learning experience focused on business fundamentals, supported by the DreamBuilder platform from Thunderbird University. Interested organizations must submit proposals by July 12, 2024, for a performance period of up to 12 months, with the potential for one award granted between $34,000 and $39,890. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Paraguayan non-profits and civil society organizations. Proposals should demonstrate innovation, organizational capacity, and sustainability, along with a detailed budget and monitoring plan. Key evaluation criteria include alignment with U.S. government objectives, innovation, capacity, and cost-efficiency. Submissions must comply with a range of federal guidelines and reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, particularly concerning beneficiary protections against harassment. This funding initiative underscores the U.S. government's commitment to enhancing women's entrepreneurship in Paraguay.
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