Deadline: 16 August 2017
The Public Affairs Office of U.S. Embassy Maputo is seeking public diplomacy proposals for its “Financial Literacy for Women’s Entrepreneurship” in order to address the following problem: Self-employed women in and around the cities of Beira and Chimoio who earn between MZN 6,000 and MZN 30,000 per month lack the financial literacy skills required to expand their businesses.
Funding Information
- The suggested proposal range is between $5,000 and $25,000.
- Multiple proposals may be selected for funding.
- The performance period for proposals must take place between October 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only non-profit entities registered with the Government of Mozambique may submit proposals.
- The selection panel will accept proposals from non-Mozambican (i.e. foreign) organizations so long as those organizations are registered to legally operate in Mozambique.
- Such entities may include nongovernmental organizations, civil society organizations, and non-profit academic institutions.
- Applicants must submit a copy of their organization’s registration certificate with their proposal.
- Proposals from for-profit companies, individuals, or informal organizations not registered with the Government of Mozambique will not be accepted.
- With the exception of universities, proposals from entities wholly owned by the Government of Mozambique will not be accepted.
How to Apply
- Proposals may use either English or Portuguese.
- Proposals must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Mozambique
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.