This grant, offered by the Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy New Delhi, aims to significantly scale women’s entrepreneurship in India. Its core purpose is to promote sustainable enterprises, small businesses, and innovation by fostering a robust ecosystem for early-stage women entrepreneurs. The project will achieve this through a partnership between one U.S. and one Indian NGO, who will organize five intensive 4-5 day skills development workshops. These workshops will benefit 150 early-stage women entrepreneurs from at least 15 states across India, held in five different Tier II Indian cities. Participants will gain crucial skills and connect with American and Indian mentors, building vital networks to support their business growth and foster economic empowerment.
Opportunity ID: 293532
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ND-NOFO-17-102 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scaling Up Women’s Entrepreneurship in India |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 01, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | Objective: To promote sustainable enterprises, small businesses and innovation in India by connecting women entrepreneurs in India with American and Indian mentors through a series of skill development workshops and mentoring networks.
The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy New Delhi (PAS New Delhi) seeks proposals for a project entitled “Scaling Up Women’s Entrepreneurship in India.” Under this project, a partnership will be formed between one U.S. and one Indian NGO/civil society organization to organize and implement five separate 4-5 day skills development workshops for 150 early stage women entrepreneurs from at least 15 states across India. Identical workshops will occur in 5 different Tier II Indian cities, one in each consulate district. (Please refer to the full announcement and application instructions available under ‘related documents’ tab). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy New Delhi |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager,
U.S. Embassy, New Delhi Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 293532 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-17-102 -> NDNOFO17-102 – Scaling Up Women’s Entrepreneurship in India – Final.pdf
Folder 293532 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-17-102 -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi Email: ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | ND-NOFO-17-102 | Scaling Up Women’s Entrepreneurship in India | PKG00232266 | May 01, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293532 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293532 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293532 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293532 SF424A-1.0.pdf
293532 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
293532 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
293532 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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