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DFOP0016734
Capacity Building for AWEP
Department of State
Bureau of African Affairs

General Information

Document Type:Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:DFOP0016734
Funding Opportunity Title:Capacity Building for AWEP
Opportunity Category:Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type:Grant
Category of Funding Activity:Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:1
Assistance Listings:19.989 -- State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No
Version:Synopsis 3
Posted Date:Jun 28, 2024
Last Updated Date:Jul 02, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 21, 2026
Current Closing Date for Applications:Aug 06, 2024
Archive Date:Sep 05, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 1,627,725
Award Ceiling:$1,627,725
Award Floor:$1,627,725

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:For a complete list of eligible applicants, please see the NOFO, page 1.

Additional Information

Agency Name:Bureau of African Affairs
Description:

The African Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that aims to increase access to business capital and capacity-building resources for African businesswomen to promote their participation in international trade. This funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from entities that can develop a project to increase the export capabilities of AWEP members via capacity-building and technical assistance trainings as well as grants. The services may be offered in person or online. There are over 30 AWEP chapters in Africa which serve as business associations for African business women and will provide the beneficiaries of the project.

Link to Additional Information:Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cartersm2@state.gov
BubnaAC@state.gov