Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024

About this grant

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION   The U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe, Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals to implement a new Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Zimbabwe. Proposals must integrate the online interactive DreamBuilder course and elements of a new online curriculum, the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative , on key topics in entrepreneurship and innovation as part of the proposal. The program may be held in several locations, run cohorts of up to 30 participants Grant Number: AF-HAR-FY24-01. Expected awards: 1.

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $10K to $35K
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Total Program Funding: $35K

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: AF-HAR-FY24-01
7. 7Posted: 2023-11-07

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