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Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2025

Agency: U.S. Mission to Bangladesh

Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

Last Updated: December 3, 2024

Funding opportunity

Summary

The U.S. Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section in Dhaka invites proposals for the 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Bangladesh. Eligible organizations must be legally recognized non-profits or non-governmental entities that comply with U.S. and Bangladeshi technical and legal standards for implementing Public Diplomacy programs, as outlined in Section B. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) equips women with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to start and grow successful businesses. By fostering entrepreneurial skills and promoting financial independence, the program creates opportunities for women to overcome barriers to economic participation. With a focus on empowering women from underserved and marginalized communities, AWE prepares participants to thrive in the private sector and contribute meaningfully to their local economies.

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Other

Additional information

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations • Think tanks • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.

Grantor contact information

Description

Dhaka Grants Administration Team Public Diplomacy Section| U.S. Embassy - Dhaka Phone 880255662000

Email

dhakagrants@state.gov

dhakagrants@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
1._Grants_Proposal_Template_2022.docx
Grant Proposal Template
Dec 3, 2024 08:22 AM UTC
Embassy_Dhaka_AWE_NOFO_2025_Final.pdf
Full NOFO
Dec 3, 2024 08:21 AM UTC
2._Grant_Budget_Template_FY2023.xlsx
Grant Budget template
Dec 3, 2024 08:22 AM UTC
3._Grant_Budget_Narrative_Template_2022.xlsx
Grant Budget Narrative Template
Dec 3, 2024 08:23 AM UTC
4._Template_-_ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan_-_Standard.docx
M&E Template
Dec 3, 2024 08:24 AM UTC
5._Applicant_Organizational_Information.docx
Application Org Info
Dec 3, 2024 08:24 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: February 14, 2025

Application process

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Award

$35,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$35,000

Award Ceiling

$25,000

Award Floor

Funding opportunity number:

PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2025-02

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Employment labor and training

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

December 3, 2024

Archive date:

February 14, 2025

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