Deadline: 22-Nov-22
The US Mission in Vietnam’s Public Affairs Sections (PAS) is pleased to announce an open competition for non-profit organizations, civil society organizations, and individuals to carry out new cohorts of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Vietnam (AWE) in 2023.
Objectives
- Increase participants understanding of business planning, and scaling up operations,
- Build a network of female entrepreneurs that is committed to supporting and promoting relationships that help grow businesses and drive local partnerships, and
- Equip participants with skills and knowledge to build sustainable businesses.
Funding Information
- Award Amount will vary between $10,000 and $40,000.
- Proposals over $40,000 will be considered only with a cost share and on a case-by-case basis.
- Proposals which include a cost share are encouraged strongly and have a higher likelihood of being funded.
- The US Mission to Vietnam reserves the right to award less or more than the amount of funds described in the absence of worthy applications or under such other circumstances as they may deem to be in the best interest of the US government.
- Length of performance period: Duration can be up to one year. Successful projects will be eligible for renewal.
Target Audience
- The target audiences for successful projects are Vietnamese women, aged 20 – 45 years old, currently have business or have start-up ideas.
- AWE participants should commit to complete the program, have proven computer skills, and have access to the Internet or a reliable data connection.
Eligibility Criteria
- Submissions are encouraged from US and Vietnamese entities with relevant programming and/or teaching experience. This experience should be documented in the proposal. Eligible entities include:
- not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations
- universities; non-profit educational institutions
- For-profit entities are not allowed to apply. Previous federal award recipients who are not/were not in compliance with the terms of their financial and program reporting requirements are ineligible to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable terms, conditions, and Office of Management and Budget guidance and requirements. Those organizations found to be in non-compliance may be found ineligible for funding or designated high risk if selected for funding
For more information, visit https://vn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/NOFO-Academy-for-Women-Entrepreneurs-Vietnam-2023.pdf