Deadline: 23 January 2025
The Public Diplomacy Section of the United States Embassy in Ethiopia is pleased to announce the call for proposals for 2025 to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE).
A global initiative, AWE provides resources to support the social and economic empowerment of women including the skills, networks, and opportunities needed to compete in the Ethiopian and global economy.
Objectives
- The proposals should meet the following objectives:
- Increase participants’ understanding of business planning and scaling up operations
- Connect participants with U.S.-based business experts and share U.S. models of running enterprises
- Build a network of female entrepreneurs that is committed to supporting and promoting relationships that help grow businesses and drive local partnerships, and
- Equip participants with skills and knowledge to build sustainable businesses.
Funding Information
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $35,000
- Number of awards anticipated: One award
- Length of performance period: 12 month.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Individuals
- Public international organizations and governmental institutions
Ineligibility Criteria
- For-profit or commercial entities, including for-profit media organizations, are not eligible to apply.
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity
- Charitable or development activities
- Construction programs
- Programs that support specific religious activities
- Fund-raising campaigns
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
