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Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=347931
Overview
| Donor: | U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
| Donor base: | United States |
| Reference number: | DOS-AF-DRC-PDS-FY23-04 |
| Eligible applicants: | Individual, Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 05.07.2023 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | 30.000$ |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 30.000$ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Economic Development
- Education
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Africa
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description
1) Objective
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to train and enhance the capacity of 100 women entrepreneurs across the DRC, targeting women in conflict areas.
By promoting women’s economic opportunities and ensuring that women have the capabilities and resources needed to participate in the economy, the AWE program directly supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. In the DRC, AWE will harness the power of public-private sponsors, local partnerships and U.S. exchange alumni networks to help women and their business grow, driving localized prosperity.
2) Eligibility
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience; Individuals; Non-profit educational institutions; Governmental institutions.
3) Location
Actions must take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Priority cities are: Kinshasa, Matadi, Kisangani, Goma, Bukavu, Lubumbashi, Mbujimayi, Beni, and Bandundu.
4) Budget
Grants may range from $30,000-$30,000.
5) Application
The application deadline is 5 July 2023.