Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
ID: 355168Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Rwanda (DOS-RWA)

Award Range

$25K - $33K

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/355168
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Rwanda is inviting applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, aimed at empowering women through entrepreneurship education and networking opportunities. The program includes facilitating the DreamBuilder course for 30 women and a Global Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Business course for 15 participants, culminating in a two-day AWE conference for 80 alumnae. This initiative is crucial for enhancing women's economic participation and fostering a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rwanda. Interested organizations must submit their applications by August 23, 2024, with funding ranging from $25,000 to $32,500, and can contact KigaliPDGrants@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KigaliPDGrants@state.gov
    Files
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    SF424.pdf
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    SF424A.pdf
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