This department is offering the TechWomen Program grant to arrange mentorships at U.S.-based science and technology companies for participants. The grant aims to focus on advancing professional women in science and technology fields through project-based mentorships, networking, and enhancement activities. Funding will also support activities in participants’ home countries to promote girls and women’s interest in science and technology careers, engaging young women in technology professions. Closing Date: May 04, 2015
Opportunity ID: 274644
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAPEC-15-020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2015 TechWomen Program |
| 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: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2015 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2015 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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: | none |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The award recipient will be responsible for arranging appropriate and meaningful mentorships for all the participants at U.S.-based science and technology companies, and for monitoring the safety and well-being of the participants while they are on the program. The mentoring experience will focus on advancing the status of professional women in the fields of science and technology through project-based mentorships, networking opportunities, and enhancement activities. Funding will also support activities in the participantsâ home countries that encourage the interest of girls and university-age women in science and technology-based careers, and that engage young women using technology in their professions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2015 TechWomen Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 274644 Full Announcement-1 -> fy15 techwomen nofo.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-ECAPEC-15-020 | FY2015 TechWomen Program | PKG00215103 | Feb 20, 2015 | May 04, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
274644 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
274644 Budget-1.1.pdf
274644 Project-1.1.pdf
274644 SF424A-1.0.pdf
274644 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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