This grant program is designed to empower women business leaders, particularly those from less privileged and rural backgrounds, in Sri Lanka. The initiative aims to support these women, including survivors of gender-based violence, in maintaining successful businesses to enhance their economic well-being and that of their communities. By focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, and online presence, the project seeks to overcome social and technical challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. Applications are open until May 25, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 333222
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007878 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Support for Women-Owned SMEs in Less Privileged Communitiesin Sri Lanka |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $987,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $987,500 |
| Award Floor: | $987,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs seeks to support women business leaders from less privileged and/or rural backgrounds, including survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, to maintain a viable and successful business, which will ultimately improve the economic well-being of their families and communities. The project aims to build upon ongoing USG efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among disadvantaged communities. A secondary goal is to assist these women in overcoming both the social and technical challenges of growing their business by taking their business online and by increasing their opportunities for success through broader community education and awareness building. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BurnettJD@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 333222 Full Announcement-Announcement Related Documents -> Budget Template and Guidance for New Awards (Oct 2020).pdf
Folder 333222 Full Announcement-Announcement Related Documents -> NOFO – Support for Women-Owned SMEs in Less-Privileged Communities in Sri Lanka.pdf
Folder 333222 Full Announcement-Announcement Related Documents -> Questions & Answers.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BurnettJD@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.700 | SFOP0007878 | Support for Women-Owned SMEs in Less Privileged Communitiesin Sri Lanka | PKG00266881 | Mar 25, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333222 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333222 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333222 SF424B-1.1.pdf
333222 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333222 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333222 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
333222 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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