Deadline: 17 January 2025
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for eligible organizations or individuals to submit applications to carry out a program to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in 2025 in one or more of the countries listed; Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis.
Objectives
- Provide resources for women to engage in U.S.-style online education with guided facilitation and localization from ECA exchange program alumni, local women business leaders, or other local partners.
- Foster networks that support participants’ access to peer-to-peer mentorship, business partners, and scaling opportunities with businesses in the region and in the United States.
Funding Information
- Award amounts: single country awards may range from a minimum of $10,000.00 to a maximum of $17,500.00 or one country may be awarded the full $35,000.00
- Number of awards anticipated: 2 awards (dependent on amounts)
- Length of performance period: April 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Geographical Focus
- Grenada, and St. Kitts and Nevis. PDS Bridgetown is seeking applicants to implement this program in the countries listed. Proposals must specify the country where a potential grantee will work.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Barbados.
