Deadline: 10-Sep-20
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Ukraine by training Ukrainian start-up owners on sustainable business financing methods.
This opportunity envisions an intensive, multi-module workshop on sustainable business financing for a limited group of Ukrainian entrepreneurs and the creation of a publicly available free virtual training on sustainable business financing.
Objectives
A successful applicant will design a program that trains Ukrainian start-up owners on various sustainable business financing methods to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Ukraine and enhance the climate for Ukrainian start-ups.
Your proposal should include plans for an intensive, multi-module workshop that walks Ukrainian start-up entrepreneurs through the development and execution of a successful and sustainable business financing plan. The workshop should also provide insight into various methods for financing an enterprise longer-term. In addition, you should plan to create a publicly available free virtual training on sustainable business financing accessible to the broader community of Ukrainian innovators and entrepreneurs. Your program must place a strong emphasis on developing relationships between Americans and Ukrainians.
Priority target sectors
Creative industries, technology, food/restaurants, agriculture, and healthcare.
Funding Information
- Funding Floor: $25,000
- Funding Ceiling: $50,000
- Proposed programs should be completed in 18 months or less.
Participants and Audiences
- This opportunity targets young Ukrainian entrepreneurs (20-35 years of age) who have recently launched a start-up, particularly in the priority regions mentioned below. Your proposal should also identify plans to include underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTI+ individuals.
Priority Regions
Eastern, southern, and/or southeastern Ukraine
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- U.S. or Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/nongovernmental organizations
Note: PAS strongly encourages U.S. organizations to identify a Ukrainian partner organization.
For more information, visit https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/current-programs-grants/