The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), is offering this grant to support projects focused on empowering women in Central and Eastern Europe. This grant is for organizations aiming to promote women’s entrepreneurship, fostering their financial independence and digital inclusion. Applicants should propose initiatives that enhance trade and investment opportunities for women, thereby democratizing digital transformation and economic participation in the region. The DRL seeks to address systemic barriers and create an environment where women-led businesses can thrive, ensuring broader access to digital resources and financial systems. This opportunity is designed to drive significant positive change for women in business.
Opportunity ID: 346457
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009466 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Democratizing Digital Transformation for Women in Business in Central and Eastern Europe |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Fund |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,975,308 |
| Award Floor: | $1,975,308 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote women’s entrepreneurship and financial and digital inclusion, including through trade and investment, in Central and Eastern Europe. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
drl-genderprograms@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 346457 Full Announcement-. -> PSI for Applications December 2022.pdf
Folder 346457 Full Announcement-. -> Final_2022 Open NOFO – DRL Democratizing Digital Transformation for Women in Business in Central and Eastern Europe.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | drl-genderprograms@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00280190 | Feb 28, 2023 | May 03, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346457 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346457 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346457 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346457 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346457 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346457 SF424B-1.1.pdf
346457 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf