Deadline: 27 February 2017
The United States Agency for international Development is seeking applications for “DAI/Promote: Women in the Economy Program” with an aim to provide gender sensitivity and awareness training to at least 5000 individuals throughout the provinces which will help shift opinion of working women to a more positive light.
WIE wants to use educational community outreach as a way to allay pre conceived fears and objections to women working outside the home
Promote: Women in the Economy (WIE) is a USAID-funded program that will partner with Afghan women to increase their participation in the economy by securing employment or advancing in their careers, and with women-owned businesses, or businesses that employ 10% or more women to grow their revenues.
Funding Information
- Subject to the availability of funds, DAI anticipates providing a grant to one or more non-US organization up to AFN 6,500,000.00 and to US organization up to US$ 100,000.00.
- The final award amount will be dependent on grant activities and cost discussions and may be higher than the range.
- The expected duration of DAI support or the period of performance is 12 to 18 months.
Eligibility Criteria
WIE seeks national coverage of population centers with active local businesses for this activity, and one or more grants may be awarded in order to obtain sufficient coverage at provincial levels depending on the applications received.
Eligibility requirements include the following:
- US non-governmental organizations supporting activities relevant workforce or private sector development activities;
- Local non-profit non-governmental organizations;
- Local profit-making organizations willing to forego profit;
- Academic or vocational schools, universities, or institutes (public or private);
- Private business service providers
- Community-based organizations (CBOs);
- Public or private career and employment services centers;
- Contain evidence of a significant cost share commitment;
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via given website.
Eligibility Countries: Afghanistan and United States
For more information, please visit Women in the Economy.