Closed · PDS-002-FY2025 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, FY2025

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

$15K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 23, 2025
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, FY2025 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Ethiopia that offered $15,000 -- $35,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$15K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, FY2025 - is cataloged under number PDS-002-FY2025 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Ethiopia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 16, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $15,000 -- $35,000. The agency has projected $35,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $35,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $35,000. 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 January 23, 2025. 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

$15,000 -- $35,000

Close Date

January 23, 2025

Posted

December 16, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$35,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

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. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, and public international organizations and governmental institutions. Cost-sharing or matching funding is not required. Note: We strongly encourage applicants to incorporate digital literacy training into their FY2025 AWE program proposals to enhance participants' technical skills and digital access. ECA launched AWE in 2019 to help women develop the skills and networks needed to start and grow businesses. Participants learn skills like strategic planning, marketing, and finance through online and in-person sessions, with guidance from business leaders and U.S. exchange alumni mentors. In partnership with Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School for Global Management, AWE uses no-cost platforms like DreamBuilder and the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative to deliver course content. DreamBuilder, created by ASU and Freeport-McMoRan, offers modules on marketing, pricing, and bookkeeping, plus a business plan generator. Available in English and Spanish, it supports local language mentoring; the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative available in 40 languages, provides a more advanced curriculum on entrepreneurship and innovation. Proposals must choose either DreamBuilder or 100 Million Learners for their curriculum. 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. Applicants are encouraged to include digital skills and English language training in their proposals. Applicants are encouraged to train startups, beginner entrepreneurs, and mid-career entrepreneurs in Addis Ababa and other major regional cities where the U.S. Embassy maintains American Corners, including Jimma, Dire Dawa, Mekelle, and Bahir Dar.

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.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

PD Addis Grants Team PASAddisGrants@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted December 16, 2024
Close Date January 23, 2025
Archive Date February 23, 2025
Last Updated December 16, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, FY2025", offered by U.S. Mission to Ethiopia. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. 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 econ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 23, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $15,000 -- $35,000. Total estimated funding: $35,000. 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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