Kustawi Africa LIMITED

Kustawi Africa LIMITED is a partnership or limited liability partnership registered in SAM.gov since September 2020, with a business profile that includes women-owned small business status, community development corporation classification, and manufacturer of goods designation. The organization appears to primarily focus on entrepreneurship and women's economic empowerment programs, particularly in Uganda. While specific details about the organization's full background are not provided, its consistent engagement with U.S. federal grant programs suggests a commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and cultural exchange initiatives.

The organization has exclusively received federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, specifically for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program. These cooperative agreements have consistently targeted female Ugandan business owners and entrepreneurs, with each annual cohort focusing on supporting women in various sectors. The most recent grant awards (Cohort 8 for 2024-2025) aim to support 100 female entrepreneurs aged 18 and above in the creative sectors, involving program implementation, speaker and facilitator remuneration, and comprehensive entrepreneurship training. The grants, ranging from $107,880 in 2022 to the current cycle, demonstrate a sustained commitment to providing educational and economic opportunities for women through structured entrepreneurship programs, with funding sourced from the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants program.