ACADEMY FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS (AWE) 2025 DRC
ID: 357952Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DOS-COD)

Award Range

$35K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357952
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is inviting applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2025 program, aimed at empowering 100 women entrepreneurs across five cities. This initiative, funded under the Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds, seeks to enhance the capacity of participants through an online curriculum, interactive sessions with business leaders, and a business plan competition, with the potential for advanced training at Harvard Business School for selected finalists. The program emphasizes the importance of fostering women's economic opportunities and sustainable business development, while also leveraging local NGOs and U.S. exchange alumni for maximum impact. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by February 17, 2025, for a funding amount of up to $35,000, with further inquiries directed to KinshasaPDGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KinshasaPDGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2025.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa invites applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2025 program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The initiative, funded under the Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds, aims to provide up to $35,000 for projects that will enhance the capacity of 100 women entrepreneurs in five key cities over a nine-month period. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals (for-profit entities are excluded). The program focuses on empowering women through an online curriculum, interactive sessions, and a business plan competition, culminating in opportunities for selected participants to receive advanced training at Harvard Business School. Key objectives include promoting women's economic opportunities, developing sustainable businesses, and fostering networks of female entrepreneurs and investors. Proposals must adhere to specific formatting and content guidelines, including a detailed budget justification, and will be evaluated based on criteria such as quality, organizational capacity, and sustainability. Applications are due by February 17, 2025, with funding contingent on availability. The program emphasizes collaborative efforts with U.S. exchange alumni and local NGOs to maximize impact.
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