Women’s Amplified Voices in the Economy (WAVE)
ID: 357914Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Global Womens Issues (DOS-SBUR-SGWI)

Award Range

$3M - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357914

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=a2ce7753475e16944f681864336d43c5&view=Default
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    Description

    The Office of Global Women's Issues at the U.S. Department of State is inviting organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) for the Women's Amplified Voices in the Economy (WAVE) program, aimed at strengthening grassroots, women-led networks to enhance women's economic security. Applicants must propose a consortium of U.S.-based and/or international organizations with expertise in areas such as women's entrepreneurship, labor rights, and addressing gender-based violence, while demonstrating strong local partnerships in at least three selected countries. This initiative, with an estimated total funding of $3.5 million and a maximum award ceiling of $3.5 million for two anticipated awards, has a submission deadline of February 24, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to SGWIProjectProposals@state.gov for further information and must follow the guidelines outlined in the Request for Statements of Interest.

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