Deadline: 23-Jan-2025
The Public Diplomacy Section of the United States Embassy in Ethiopia is pleased to announce the call for proposals for 2025 to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE).
A global initiative, AWE provides resources to support the social and economic empowerment of women including the skills, networks, and opportunities needed to compete in the Ethiopian and global economy.
Objectives
- The proposals should meet the following objectives:
- Increase participants’ understanding of business planning and scaling up operations
- Connect participants with U.S.-based business experts and share U.S. models of running enterprises
- Build a network of female entrepreneurs that is committed to supporting and promoting relationships that help grow businesses and drive local partnerships, and
- Equip participants with skills and knowledge to build sustainable businesses.
Funding Information
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $35,000
- Number of awards anticipated: One award
- Length of performance period: 12 month.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Individuals
- Public international organizations and governmental institutions
Ineligibility Criteria
- For-profit or commercial entities, including for-profit media organizations, are not eligible to apply.
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity
- Charitable or development activities
- Construction programs
- Programs that support specific religious activities
- Fund-raising campaigns
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.