Academy for Women Entrepreneurs – Pacific Region
ID: 351024Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to New Zealand (DOS-NZL)

Award Range

$1K - $20K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351024
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to New Zealand is inviting applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, aimed at promoting women's social and economic empowerment across the Pacific region. Eligible applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, are encouraged to implement AWE cohorts that will engage approximately 30 women in either online or in-person settings, with activities scheduled between April 2024 and April 2025 in select countries including New Zealand, Niue, and the Cook Islands, among others. This initiative is crucial for fostering entrepreneurship and leadership among women in the region, with a total estimated program funding of $20,000 available for up to 10 awards, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 each. Interested organizations must submit their applications by December 18, 2023, and can direct inquiries to the Public Diplomacy Team at publicaffairsusnz@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    publicaffairsusnz@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    AWE FY 2024 Budget Template.xlsx
    AWE FY 2024 Proposal Template.docx
    AWE.bin
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