This grant, offered by the U.S. Department of State, is for programs dedicated to advancing economic opportunities for women in South and Central Asia. The initiative aims to enhance women’s economic participation through four key themes. Projects should focus on improving the business environment, increasing access to finance, expanding markets via trade, and building capacity through business associations, mentoring, and internships. Successful proposals might include initiatives to improve regional business linkages, connect businesses across borders, provide technical assistance for technology adoption or market readiness, or facilitate exchanges between large and small firms to enhance competitiveness. Proposals for conferences or meetings are unlikely to be funded.
Opportunity ID: 168836
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-007-SCA-05022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Women?s Economic Opportunity (South and Central Asia) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 07, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Preference will be given to local, rather than U.S., implementing organizations. Proposals with cost-share or in-kind arrangements will be given preference. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce this funding opportunity for programs to advance economic opportunities for women in South and Central Asia.Potential Initiatives: Proposals should focus on the following four themes:- Improving the Business Environment for Women- Accessing Finance- Expanding Markets through Trade- Building Capacity through Business Associations, Mentoring, and InternshipsProposal Examples: Projects should address ways to improve women’s regional business linkages, ideas to connect businesses across borders, funding technical assistance to increase the use of technology or market readiness or facilitating exchanges between large and small firms to help them better compete in the market place. The Department of State is not likely to fund proposals for conferences or meetings. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The deadline has been extended to 6:00 p.m. (Kabul time), May 13, 2012. | May 07, 2012 | |
| May 07, 2012 | ||
| May 02, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-007-SCA-05022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Women?s Economic Opportunity (South and Central Asia) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 07, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Preference will be given to local, rather than U.S., implementing organizations. Proposals with cost-share or in-kind arrangements will be given preference. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce this funding opportunity for programs to advance economic opportunities for women in South and Central Asia.Potential Initiatives: Proposals should focus on the following four themes:- Improving the Business Environment for Women- Accessing Finance- Expanding Markets through Trade- Building Capacity through Business Associations, Mentoring, and InternshipsProposal Examples: Projects should address ways to improve women’s regional business linkages, ideas to connect businesses across borders, funding technical assistance to increase the use of technology or market readiness or facilitating exchanges between large and small firms to help them better compete in the market place. The Department of State is not likely to fund proposals for conferences or meetings. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-007-SCA-05022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Women?s Economic Opportunity (South and Central Asia) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 07, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Preference will be given to local, rather than U.S., implementing organizations. Proposals with cost-share or in-kind arrangements will be given preference. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce this funding opportunity for programs to advance economic opportunities for women in South and Central Asia.Potential Initiatives: Proposals should focus on the following four themes:- Improving the Business Environment for Women- Accessing Finance- Expanding Markets through Trade- Building Capacity through Business Associations, Mentoring, and InternshipsProposal Examples: Projects should address ways to improve women’s regional business linkages, ideas to connect businesses across borders, funding technical assistance to increase the use of technology or market readiness or facilitating exchanges between large and small firms to help them better compete in the market place. The Department of State is not likely to fund proposals for conferences or meetings. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-007-SCA-05022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Women?s Economic Opportunity (South and Central Asia) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Preference will be given to local, rather than U.S., implementing organizations. Proposals with cost-share or in-kind arrangements will be given preference. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce this funding opportunity for programs to advance economic opportunities for women in South and Central Asia. Potential Initiatives: Proposals should focus on the following four themes: – Improving the Business Environment for Women – Accessing Finance – Expanding Markets through Trade – Building Capacity through Business Associations, Mentoring, and Internships Proposal Examples: Projects should address ways to improve women’s regional business linkages, ideas to connect businesses across borders, funding technical assistance to increase the use of technology or market readiness or facilitating exchanges between large and small firms to help them better compete in the market place. The Department of State is not likely to fund proposals for conferences or meetings. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 168836 Full Announcement-1 -> updated economic-opportunity rfp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00120632 | May 02, 2012 | May 13, 2012 | View | ||
| PKG00120111 | May 02, 2012 | May 08, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
168836 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
168836 Budget-1.1.pdf
168836 Project-1.1.pdf
168836 SF424A-1.0.pdf
168836 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
168836 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
168836 Budget-1.1.pdf
168836 Project-1.1.pdf
168836 SF424A-1.0.pdf
168836 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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