Opportunity ID: 347931
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-AF-DRC-PDS-FY23-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Academy 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit educational institutions • Governmental institutions 2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Not required.3. Other Eligibility Requirements:• In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain these registrations. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. • Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization per deadline. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to train and enhance the capacity of 100 women entrepreneurs across the DRC, targeting women in conflict areas.
By promoting women’s economic opportunities and ensuring that women have the capabilities and resources needed to participate in the economy, the AWE program directly supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. In the DRC, AWE will harness the power of public-private sponsors, local partnerships and U.S. exchange alumni networks to help women and their business grow, driving localized prosperity.
Priority Cities: Kinshasa, Goma, Lubumbashi, Bukavu and Kisangani. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
Public Diplomacy Section Email:KinshasaPDGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected a typo on the approximate timeline of the program. Therefore closing date is being postponed 2 weeks after the initial scheduled date. |
May 26, 2023 | |
| May 04, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-AF-DRC-PDS-FY23-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Academy 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit educational institutions • Governmental institutions 2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Not required.3. Other Eligibility Requirements:• In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain these registrations. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. • Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization per deadline. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to train and enhance the capacity of 100 women entrepreneurs across the DRC, targeting women in conflict areas.
By promoting women’s economic opportunities and ensuring that women have the capabilities and resources needed to participate in the economy, the AWE program directly supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. In the DRC, AWE will harness the power of public-private sponsors, local partnerships and U.S. exchange alumni networks to help women and their business grow, driving localized prosperity.
Priority Cities: Kinshasa, Goma, Lubumbashi, Bukavu and Kisangani. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
Public Diplomacy Section Email:KinshasaPDGrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-AF-DRC-PDS-FY23-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Academy 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit educational institutions • Governmental institutions 2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Not required. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to train and enhance the capacity of 100 women entrepreneurs across the DRC, targeting women in conflict areas.
By promoting women’s economic opportunities and ensuring that women have the capabilities and resources needed to participate in the economy, the AWE program directly supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. In the DRC, AWE will harness the power of public-private sponsors, local partnerships and U.S. exchange alumni networks to help women and their business grow, driving localized prosperity.
Priority Cities: Kinshasa, Goma, Lubumbashi, Bukavu and Kisangani. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
Public Diplomacy Section Email:KinshasaPDGrants@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Diplomacy Section Email: KinshasaPDGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.022 | DOS-AF-DRC-PDS-FY23-04 | Academy for Women Entrepreneurs | PKG00281499 | May 04, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 | View |
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