Closed · K-NOFO-23-100 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 4.0

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to India, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$40K-$60K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 16, 2023
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 4.0 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to India that offered $40,000 -- $60,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$40K-$60K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 4.0 - is cataloged under number K-NOFO-23-100 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to India. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 19, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $40,000 -- $60,000. The agency has projected $60,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $60,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $60,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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 July 16, 2023. 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

$40,000 -- $60,000

Close Date

July 16, 2023

Posted

May 19, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$60,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The grantee will build on the already existing partnerships with the private sector and government agencies in Mizoram and Tripura to focus on a results-oriented entrepreneurship program to directly train a cohort of 30 women entrepreneurs over a period of 18 months. This will be done through a hybrid module of online Dreambuilder training and in-person boot camp and “shark tank” styled pitch-mentoring sessions to promote business growth and expansion, adoption of innovation and technology in existing enterprises, and funding opportunities. Project Deliverables: 1. At least 50 percent participants demonstrate improved “elevator pitches” and a better knowledge of marketing strategies, access to basic financial services, and market linkages and increased customer and revenue bases. 2. Number of viable business ideas, new networks, access to funding opportunities, scaling up opportunities. 3. Number of partnerships within the network including AWE -1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 cohorts, including alumni engagement and mentoring. 4. Significant examples of fundraising. 5. Improved presentation skills by the end of the project tenure. 6. Increased seed funding and market access opportunities. 7. Capacity and skill building through in-person bootcamps in two state capitals (Mizoram & Tripura) and advanced workshop in Kolkata. (Please refer to full announcement available in related documents)

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 20. 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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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

Grants Manager Us Consulate Kolkata

Key Dates

Posted May 19, 2023
Close Date July 16, 2023
Archive Date August 15, 2023
Last Updated May 19, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 4.0", offered by U.S. Mission to India. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The grantee will build on the already existing partnerships with the private sector and government agencies in Mizoram and Tripura to focus on a results-oriented entrepreneurship program to directly t...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 16, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $40,000 -- $60,000. Total estimated funding: $60,000. 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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