2024 Academy of Women Entrepreneurs Program in Consular District Hyderabad
ID: 353627Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to India (DOS-IND)

Award Range

$33K - $33K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353627
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 22, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to India has posted a federal grant opportunity titled "2024 Academy of Women Entrepreneurs Program in Consular District Hyderabad". This opportunity falls under the category of Education and is a Cooperative Agreement. The grant aims to strengthen India's innovation and entrepreneurship eco-system while advancing the role of women in the economy and workforce. The program will provide an intensive, four-month "workshop" style training and mentorship program for 60 participants. The training will focus on basic business principles using the established Academy of Women Entrepreneurs/DreamBuilder curriculum. Participants will also benefit from extensive engagement with U.S. government alumni, who will serve as speakers and informal mentors. The program will utilize American Corners for in-person event locations and provide a specialist to help participants enhance their business communications and presentation skills. Priority for participation will be given to underrepresented groups, including Muslim women. The grant has a closing date of May 22, 2024, and expects to make one award with an award ceiling of $33,242 and an award floor of $33,000. For more information, interested parties can contact the Hyderabad grants team at HYDGrantApplications@state.gov.

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