Closed · PD-KIGALI-FY24-05 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)

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

$25K-$33K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 30, 2024
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Rwanda that offered $25,000 -- $32,500 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$25K-$33K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - is cataloged under number PD-KIGALI-FY24-05 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Rwanda. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 27, 2024 and last updated on August 23, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $32,500. The agency has projected $33,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $33,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $33,000. 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 August 30, 2024. 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

$25,000 -- $32,500

Close Date

August 30, 2024

Posted

June 27, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$32,500

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to organize and implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program, which will include facilitating a course on Global Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Business and planning and hosting a regional AWE conference. Please follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: The first program element is to facilitate the traditional DreamBuilder program, which brings together a cohort of 30 women who meet online and in-person to learn core business skills such as strategic planning, marketing, and finance, then discuss the material with local facilitators, business leaders, and U.S. exchange alumni mentors. The DreamBuilder program should run for a period of six months, one facilitation session per week for 13 weeks, followed by three months of mentoring. The content for the training is offered at no-cost through the DreamBuilder online platform. The second program element is facilitating a course that is part of the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative, which will seek 15 participants who’s businesses are at more advanced level. The course should run for six months using the curriculum of the “Global Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Business” course. The third program element is organizing and hosting an AWE conference in Rwanda, designed to be a full two-day program targeting 80 AWE alumnae. The program will have the following objectives: Objective 1 – Ensure that more women have the skills, capabilities, and resources to fully participate in the economy. Objective 2 – Promote women's social and economic empowerment. Objective 3 – Continue to build on past AWE cohorts to strengthen the entrepreneurial eco-system in Rwanda for women. Participants and Audiences: For the DreamBuilder program, selection criteria will be based on having a small business or business idea. The target audience will be 30 women aged 25-45 who are starting businesses or have just started one and want to learn how to grow it. For the Global Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Business course, participant selection criteria should be based on type of business, maturity of business, and education level of applicants. This course targets women aged 25 to 45 who have strong computer and internet skills. A bachelor’s degree is required. For the conference, selection criteria should be based on graduation from an AWE program, include a mix of participants from prior AWE cohorts, and have the availability to participant for two full days.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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.

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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

Kigali Public Diplomacy Grantor

Key Dates

Posted June 27, 2024
Close Date August 30, 2024
Archive Date September 22, 2024
Last Updated August 23, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)", offered by U.S. Mission to Rwanda. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to organize and implement...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 30, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $32,500. Total estimated funding: $32,500. 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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