Closed · 72026321RFA00001 · CFDA 98.001 · Discretionary

Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Activity

Federal grant opportunity posted by Egypt USAID-Cairo, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$39M-$39M
Award range
Closed
Status
February 17, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Activity is a closed discretionary listing from Egypt USAID-Cairo that offered $39,000,000 -- $39,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$39M-$39M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Activity - is cataloged under number 72026321RFA00001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Egypt USAID-Cairo. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 20, 2020 and last updated on February 8, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $39,000,000 -- $39,000,000. The agency has projected $39.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $39.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $39.0 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 17, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$39,000,000 -- $39,000,000

Close Date

February 17, 2021

Posted

December 20, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$39,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Announcement issued on February 8, 2021 Amendment Two to the NOFO is released amending the NOFO and providing answers to questions received. Amendment One to the NOFO is released extending the Concept Paper submission date to February 17, 2021 4:00 pm Cairo local time. The goal of this activity is to promote women’s access to economic opportunities in Egypt through three integrated and mutually reinforcing objectives: Goal 1: Improve the work environment for women in the private sector economy Goal 2: Expand women’s financial inclusion Goal 3: Reduce the socioeconomic impacts of violence against women Details are in the attached NOFO and its amendment.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Abeer F Rizk Grantor Phone 20-2-522-6884, +201068840893

Key Dates

Posted December 20, 2020
Close Date February 17, 2021
Last Updated February 8, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Activity", offered by Egypt USAID-Cairo. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. Announcement issued on February 8, 2021 Amendment Two to the NOFO is released amending the NOFO and providing answers to questions received. Amendment One to the NOFO is released extending the Concept...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 17, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $39,000,000 -- $39,000,000. Total estimated funding: $39,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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