The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering the TechWomen grant to public and private non-profit organizations. This grant supports professional mentorship exchange programs designed to advance women in the field of technology. Applicants will recruit approximately 36-42 women from designated countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa to participate in a four- to six-week peer mentoring program in the United States. The program focuses on project-based mentorships, networking, and professional enhancement. Funding also supports activities in participants’ home countries to encourage girls’ interest and engagement in technology careers. Approximately $7,215,000 is available for two cooperative agreements.
Opportunity ID: 152433
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-12-57 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | TechWomen |
| 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: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,215,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,350,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for TechWomen. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to conduct one or two professional mentorship exchange programs. Applicants should plan to demonstrate the capacity to recruit and select 1) a total of approximately 42 women from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, Tunisia and Yemen; or 2) a total of approximately 36 women from Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Zimbabwe, to participate in a four- to six-week peer mentoring program in the United States. The mentoring experience will focus on advancing the status of professional women in the field of technology through project-based mentorships, networking opportunities, and enhancement activities. Funding will also support activities in the participants‟ home countries that encourage the interest of girls in technology-based careers, and that engage young women using technology in their professions. It is the Bureau‟s intent to award two cooperative agreements (each with one base year plus two option years) for approximately $7,215,000 for both awards combined over the total life of the cooperative agreements. Please see section II.) Award Information, below for additional details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | TechWomen |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 152433 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp techwomen fy 2012 final revised 03-12-12.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-PE-C-12-57 | TechWomen | PKG00105051 | Mar 13, 2012 | May 04, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
152433 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
152433 Budget-1.1.pdf
152433 Project-1.1.pdf
152433 SF424A-1.0.pdf
152433 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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