The U.S. Mission to New Zealand is offering a funding opportunity for the "Young Pacific Leaders - Academy for Women Entrepreneurs," aimed at promoting women's social and economic empowerment across various Pacific nations. This initiative seeks organizations to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), which will provide approximately 30 women with essential business skills through a combination of online and in-person cohorts, utilizing established curricula such as DreamBuilder and the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative. With an estimated total program funding of $250,000 and a specific award amount of $20,000, proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2024, to ensure compliance with program requirements. Interested applicants can reach out to Tracey Zemanek at publicaffairsusnz@state.gov for further information.