Deadline: 11-Apr-25
The U.S. Embassy Mongolia is seeking applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program.
As a Trump Administration initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in key world regions with the skills and networks needed to launch or scale successful small businesses. AWE now has programs in over 100 countries, with an estimated 25,000 entrepreneurs around the world equipped with the American business skills necessary to advance shared economic prosperity and deter illegal migration.
Cohorts of approximately 25-30 women meet online and in-person to learn core business skills such as strategic planning, marketing, and finance, then discuss the material with local facilitators, business leaders, and U.S. exchange alumni mentors.
100 Million Learners’ Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bootcamp may be most suitable to participants who are looking for a more challenging business curriculum, or who wish to provide complementary modules on key topics in entrepreneurship and innovation. 100 Million Learners is currently offered in 40 languages. Proposals must include use of either DreamBuilder or 100 Million Learners for their curriculum.
Funding Information
- $35,000, pending availability of funds
- Length of performance period: up to 12 months
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- U.S.-based, Mongolia-based, and foreign non-profit organizations/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- U.S., Mongolian, and foreign private, public, or state institutions of business education, start-ups, entrepreneurship and innovation
- All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov.
Ineligibility Criteria
- For-profit entities are not eligible to apply. Successful U.S.-based/foreign applicants will demonstrate strong linkages with a Mongolia-based partner organization.
Application Requirements
- Please ensure:
- The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity
- All documents are in English
- All budgets are in U.S. dollars
- All pages are numbered
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy Mongolia.