Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PD-KIGALI-FY24-05
- Agency
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US Embassy Kigali
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $25,000 to $32,500
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Kigali in Rwanda is seeking applicants for a cooperative agreement to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program. The program has three key elements: facilitating a 6-month DreamBuilder training course for 30 early-stage women entrepreneurs, offering a 6-month "Global Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Business" course for 15 more advanced women entrepreneurs, and organizing a 2-day regional AWE conference for 80 alumnae. The objectives are to increase women's participation in the economy, promote their social and economic empowerment, and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem for women in Rwanda. Applicants will be evaluated on criteria such as program design, organizational capacity, budget, and sustainability. The application deadline is August 30, 2024.
The total available funding is $32,500, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $32,500. The program period is 6-12 months, with a start date of October 1, 2024. Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society groups, and educational institutions. The funding comes from FY 2024 Public Diplomacy funds (CFDA 19.040) administered by the U.S. Department of State.
Synopsis
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 20240624 Notice of Funding Opportunity AWE V4.pdf | ||
| SF424B.pdf | ||
| SF424A.pdf | ||
| SF424.pdf | ||
| 20240624 Notice of Funding Opportunity AWE.pdf |
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