The U.S. Embassy in Malta has announced a grant opportunity with the number 4216-24-002, titled “Malta – Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024.” This opportunity, classified under the category of women’s entrepreneurship and part of the Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA Number 19.040), aims to support the development of female entrepreneurship in Malta. The program has an estimated total funding of $40,000, with an award ceiling of the same amount and a floor of $15,000.
The grant seeks a non-profit implementing partner to develop and manage the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Malta for 2024. The partner will be responsible for promoting the program, soliciting applications, and identifying participants and facilitators. The program targets women entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners, approximately aged 25 or over, aspiring to start or who have recently started a business. The implementing partner will coordinate with the U.S. Embassy in Malta and AWE stakeholders, leading implementation, communication, monitoring, and reporting. Key elements include facilitation of DreamBuilder coursework, localized training, networking events with alumni and business leaders, and marketing strategies to emphasize the program’s American connection. The deadline for applications is December 22, 2023. This initiative represents a strategic effort by the U.S. Embassy to promote women’s entrepreneurship in Malta, fostering economic prosperity and professional exchange between the U.S. and Malta.
Opportunity ID: 351026
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 4216-24-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Malta – Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Grant |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Women’s Entrepreneurship |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 21, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-Profit Organizations (NGOs) operating in Malta |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Malta |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy in Malta is We are seeking an implementing partner (non-profit entity or organization) to support AWE from development through graduation. This implementing partner will develop the AWE in Malta 2024 program, starting with promotion of the program and solicitation of applications. The implementer will then be responsible for identifying 30 or more women entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners who will participate in the AWE program and facilitators who will guide these participants through the DreamBuilder coursework and deliver localized training and activities. Facilitators should understand the local entrepreneurial environment and supplement the course as discussion leaders and guides. Participants should be women aged approximately 25 or over who are aspiring to start a business or who have recently started a business. They must commit to the entire course of training. The implementing partner will serve as a liaison with U.S. Embassy Malta and AWE stakeholders, leading implementation, facilitating communication with the participants, encouraging their successful completion of the program, monitoring and reporting on progress, promoting the program with the public, and amplifying the core goals of the initiative in supporting women and economic prosperity in Malta. The organization of networking events with alumni, executives, or successful business owners also represent key elements of the program. The implementer will also use marketing and communication strategies to amplify the American connection to the program and highlight the program’s partnership with U.S. Embassy Malta, thereby furthering positive local perceptions of the U.S. commitment to open academic and professional exchange with the Maltese public.
Note: While only non-profit entities and organizations are eligible to apply for and receive this grant, applicants may partner with private-sector companies and for-profit entities if their services are offered pro-bono on the project. |
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| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Monique Falzon
Grantor Phone 0035625614118 |