Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe 2025
ID: 357131Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe (DOS-ZWE)

Award Range

$10K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357131
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe is inviting proposals for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for 2025, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe through skill development and resource access. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society groups, and U.S. government alumni organizations, with a focus on implementing a program that integrates the online DreamBuilder course and fosters connections with U.S. business experts. The grant offers funding between $10,000 and $35,000, with applications due by January 10, 2025, and interested organizations should contact MawereR@state.gov for further details.

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    mawerer@state.gov
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