Deadline: 25 July 2018

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (PAS Kolkata) is seeking proposals for a project titled “DreamBuilder: Helping Women Entrepreneurs Transform Ideas into Enterprise” to host a series of weekly sessions to motivate and promote aspiring women entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary technical skills and support to develop a viable business plan.

Program Goals

The goals of this funding opportunity are to:

• Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and India through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise.
• Ensure our prosperity by harnessing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship spirit of women.

Award Information

Funding Type and Amount:  Grant/cooperative agreement

• Minimum (“Floor”) Award Amount: $5,000
• Maximum (“Ceiling”) Award Amount: $7,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
• Cost sharing or matching is not required but preferred for this funding opportunity.
• Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity.
• This award does not allow for construction activities or costs.
• U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata grants/cooperative agreements cannot be used to fund religious or partisan political activity; fundraising campaigns; commercial projects; scientific research; projects whose primary aim is the institutional development of the organization, or illegal activities.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

For more information, please visit Grants.gov.