Deadline: 31 January 2018
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a small grant to implement and manage an entrepreneurship mentorship project.
This project will train and mentor nascent businesses or organizations in order to support job creation and economic development. In order to successfully implement the project, the grantee must collaborate closely with the Embassy in order to scout for and select businesses that will take part.
The implementer will be expected to organize entrepreneurship training and mentorship activities for the selected participants. The participating businesses will be given a small seed capital to implement what has been learned during the course of the training and mentorship period, and the partner must include an evaluation and follow-up metric as part of the program. Please note the seed amounts are to be included in the overall budget by the implementing partner. This project supports one of embassy’s main Mission goals, to improve Uganda’s education, health, and economic development systems.
Funding Information
Total Amount Available: Up to $50,000
Project Requirements
The project proposal must clearly state how the project beneficiaries (businesses) will be selected, mode of training and activities, how the project will train and mentor the businesses, sample curriculum, and a clear timeline for implementation. The implementing partner should aim at selecting at least 10 businesses to participate in this project. The following criteria must be met by the participants to be considered for this program:
- No sole proprietorship;
- Businesses must employ at least 5 people;
- Businesses must have been in operation for at least 2 years but less than 5 years.
Criteria for the selection of the implementing partner will include but is not limited to the following:
- Established track record for training and mentoring businesses/organizations;
- Business/Organization must be duly registered;
- Implementer’s ability to cost-share
The period of performance should fall between March 1, 2018 and March 1, 2019. Evaluation and impact analysis for the project will take place for one year following the end of the project.
Eligibility Criteria
Any registered non-profit, non-governmental organization may submit a proposal. Cost-sharing or matching is encouraged but not required.
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Uganda
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Uganda.
