Opportunity ID: 355217

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0016734
Funding Opportunity Title: Capacity Building for AWEP
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.989 — State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jun 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jul 02, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 21, 2026
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 06, 2024
Archive Date: Sep 05, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,627,725
Award Ceiling: $1,627,725
Award Floor: $1,627,725

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: For a complete list of eligible applicants, please see the NOFO, page 1.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of African Affairs
Description:

The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that aims to increase access to business capital and capacity-building resources for African businesswomen to promote their participation in international trade. This funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from entities that can develop a project to increase the export capabilities of AWEP members via capacity-building and technical assistance trainings as well as grants. The services may be offered in person or online. There are over 30 AWEP chapters in Africa which serve as business associations for African business women and will provide the beneficiaries of the project.

Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Cartersm2@state.gov

BubnaAC@state.gov
Email:Cartersm2@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Added another point of contact (POC) Jul 02, 2024
Correct number of awards and closing date of NOFO Jun 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0016734
Funding Opportunity Title: Capacity Building for AWEP
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.989 — State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jun 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jul 02, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 21, 2026
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 06, 2024
Archive Date: Sep 05, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,627,725
Award Ceiling: $1,627,725
Award Floor: $1,627,725

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: For a complete list of eligible applicants, please see the NOFO, page 1.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of African Affairs
Description:

The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that aims to increase access to business capital and capacity-building resources for African businesswomen to promote their participation in international trade. This funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from entities that can develop a project to increase the export capabilities of AWEP members via capacity-building and technical assistance trainings as well as grants. The services may be offered in person or online. There are over 30 AWEP chapters in Africa which serve as business associations for African business women and will provide the beneficiaries of the project.

Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Cartersm2@state.gov

BubnaAC@state.gov
Email:Cartersm2@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0016734
Funding Opportunity Title: Capacity Building for AWEP
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.989 — State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jun 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jul 01, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 06, 2024
Archive Date: Sep 05, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,627,725
Award Ceiling: $1,627,725
Award Floor: $1,627,725

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: For a complete list of eligible applicants, please see the NOFO, page 1.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of African Affairs
Description:

The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that aims to increase access to business capital and capacity-building resources for African businesswomen to promote their participation in international trade. This funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from entities that can develop a project to increase the export capabilities of AWEP members via capacity-building and technical assistance trainings as well as grants. The services may be offered in person or online. There are over 30 AWEP chapters in Africa which serve as business associations for African business women and will provide the beneficiaries of the project.

Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

cartersm2@state.gov
Email:cartersm2@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0016734
Funding Opportunity Title: Capacity Building for AWEP
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 0
Assistance Listings: 19.989 — State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jun 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jun 28, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 21, 2026
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $1,627,725
Award Floor: $1,627,725

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of African Affairs
Description: The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that aims to increase access to business capital and capacity-building resources for African businesswomen to promote their participation in international trade. This funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from entities that can develop a project to increase the export capabilities of AWEP members via capacity-building and technical assistance trainings as well as grants. The services may be offered in person or online. There are over 30 AWEP chapters in Africa which serve as business associations for African business women and will provide the beneficiaries of the project.
Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

cartersm2@state.gov ChagnonRX@state.gov
Email:-

Folder 355217 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> Budget Template.pdf

Folder 355217 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> PSIs for NOFO Final 6.28.pdf

Folder 355217 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> NOFO FINAL 7.1.pdf

Folder 355217 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> Budget Guidelines.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Cartersm2@state.gov
BubnaAC@state.gov
Email: Cartersm2@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.989 DFOP0016734 Capacity Building and Business Capital for the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program PKG00287249 Jul 01, 2024 Aug 06, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

355217 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

355217 SF424A-1.0.pdf

355217 SF424B-1.1.pdf

355217 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

355217 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

355217 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

355217 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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