NOFO: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2025 (Ethiopia)

Deadline: 23-Jan-2025

The Public Diplomacy Section of the United States Embassy in Ethiopia is pleased to announce the call for proposals for 2025 to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE).

A global initiative, AWE provides resources to support the social and economic empowerment of women including the skills, networks, and opportunities needed to compete in the Ethiopian and global economy.

Objectives

• The proposals should meet the following objectives:
  • Increase participants’ understanding of business planning and scaling up operations
  • Connect participants with U.S.-based business experts and share U.S. models of running enterprises
  • 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 amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $35,000
• Number of awards anticipated: One award
• Length of performance period: 12 month.

Eligibility Criteria

• The following organizations are eligible to apply:
  • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
  • Public and private educational institutions
  • Individuals
  • Public international organizations and governmental institutions

Ineligibility Criteria

• For-profit or commercial entities, including for-profit media organizations, are not eligible to apply.
• The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
  • Programs relating to partisan political activity
  • Charitable or development activities
  • Construction programs
  • Programs that support specific religious activities
  • Fund-raising campaigns
  • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
  • Scientific research
  • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
  • Programs that duplicate existing programs.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.