The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section is offering a grant to support an Accelerator Program and Exchange for Women Entrepreneurs. This grant aims to assist women entrepreneurs in the scale-up phase, helping them expand their businesses, products, secure capital, access supply chains, and enter new markets. The program provides training, mentors, access to capital, and international exposure. Proposals should range from $400,000 to $500,000 for a 24-month period. Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for detailed requirements. Closing date: Jun 01, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326313
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-20-AW-012-04152020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to international and Pakistan-based non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-profit organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking proposals which support an Accelerator Program and Exchange for Women Entrepreneurs. The project will focus on women entrepreneurs who are running businesses already at the scale-up phase. The program will enable women to expand their business, expand their products, secure capital, tap into the supply chain and/or expand into other markets. The project will serve as a platform for these entrepreneurs to gain training, mentors, access to capital, and international exposure. Proposals have a funding floor of $400,000 and a funding ceiling of $500,000. Proposals should cover a 24-month period of performance. Please review below the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for the complete list of requirements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-20-AW-012-04152020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to international and Pakistan-based non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-profit organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking proposals which support an Accelerator Program and Exchange for Women Entrepreneurs. The project will focus on women entrepreneurs who are running businesses already at the scale-up phase. The program will enable women to expand their business, expand their products, secure capital, tap into the supply chain and/or expand into other markets. The project will serve as a platform for these entrepreneurs to gain training, mentors, access to capital, and international exposure. Proposals have a funding floor of $400,000 and a funding ceiling of $500,000. Proposals should cover a 24-month period of performance. Please review below the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for the complete list of requirements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> 03. Attachment 3 – M&E PMP Template (insert applicant org name).pdf
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative Template.pdf
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> 05. Attachment 5 – SF-424.pdf
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.pdf
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> FY20 – DOS – Mission Pak – CAO – Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs.pdf
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> 05. Attachment 5.2 – SF-424B.pdf
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> 03. Attachment 3.1 – M&E PMP – Instructions.pdf
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> 05. Attachment 5.1 – SF-424A.pdf
Folder 326313 Full Announcement-Accelerator Program for Women -> 01. Attachment 1 – Application Summary Coversheet.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team Email: PakistanGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | SCAISB-20-AW-012-04152020 | Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs | PKG00261082 | Apr 15, 2020 | Jun 01, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326313 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326313 SF424A-1.0.pdf
326313 SF424B-1.1.pdf
326313 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326313 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
326313 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
326313 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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