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The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe has announced an exciting opportunity for women entrepreneurs with the launch of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for 2024. Through a public notice, the embassy is calling for proposals to implement the new program aimed at empowering Zimbabwean women in business. The program, which comes under the Opportunity Number AF-HAR-FY24-01, is set to integrate the DreamBuilder course—an online interactive platform—and the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative. With an anticipated single award of up to $35,000, the AWE program’s goal is to increase participants’ business acumen in areas such as planning, financial forecasting, marketing, and scaling operations.
Scheduled to begin on May 31, 2024, the AWE program is designed to connect women with U.S.-based business experts and share successful American business models. The initiative will run cohorts of up to 30 participants and aims to build a network for peer-to-peer mentorship and drive local partnerships to support the growth of sustainable businesses. Proposals for the program, expected to be submitted by December 15, 2023, should also plan for follow-on engagement activities to maintain momentum among the AWE alumnae. The embassy is particularly interested in projects that include site visits, seed funding, pitch competitions, and networking events to create a more competitive and holistic program for female entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe.
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Opportunity ID: 350892
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General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Opportunity Number: | AF-HAR-FY24-01 |
| Opportunity Title: | Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Forecasted Date: | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Estimated Post Date: | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Estimated Application Due Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Estimated Award Date: | May 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Project Start Date: | May 31, 2024 |
| Fiscal Year: | 2024 |
| Archive Date: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 35,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $ 35,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ 10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society, and non-governmental organizations Business development organizations registered as non-profits United States government alumni organizations Other Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.4 for more information. Adequately skilled and experienced staff to implement the program. Well-equipped office space with adequate ICT equipment required to implement the program including reliable internet connection. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe |
| Description: |
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, and should have a strong American component, including U.S. experts as guest teachers or coaches, articulated in the proposed activities syllabus. Proposals must have follow-on entrepreneurship programing or engagement activities for AWE alumnae. Proposals that have site visits, seed funding, exchanges, pitch competitions, fairs, networking, or other creative engagement elements will be more competitive.
Program Objectives: The proposals should meet the following objectives:
Audience: The AWE program targets current or future women business owners in Zimbabwe. AWE participants must commit to complete the program, have proven computer skills, and have access to the Internet or a reliable data connection. Applicants are encouraged to develop programs for underrepresented populations, niche business sectors, or areas of potential growth.
D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION To Request Application Package
Email PublicDiplomacyGrants-ZIM@state.gov; an automatic reply with the Application forms will be sent.
Content and Form of Application Submission
Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.
Please ensure: The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity. All documents are in English. All budgets are in U.S. dollars. All pages are numbered and, All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.
The following documents are required:
* Only required from grantee after selection for funding.
2. Application (6 pages maximum): The application includes seven sections:
3. Budget: Proposals must include the budget line items tab and budget narrative tab.
Guidelines for Budget Justification: Describe how you arrived at the costs listed on the main budget tab.
Programming/Personnel: Describe the program costs. Staff wages, salaries, and benefits of temporary or permanent staff who will be working directly for the applicant on the program, and the percentage of their time that will be spent on the program. Describe goods and services that the applicant plans to acquire through a contract with a vendor. Travel Costs: Estimate the costs of transportation for this program, for program staff, consultants or speakers. If the program involves international travel, include a brief statement of justification for that travel. Lodging: Justify any lodging requirements for program staff, consultants, or speakers. M&IE: Describe the Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) required for the program. Supplies, Materials and Equipment: List and describe all the items and materials that are needed for the program. If an item cost more than $5,000 per unit a stronger justification is required along with a disposal plan. Other Costs: Describe other costs associated with the program, which do not fit in the other categories. For example, shipping costs for materials and equipment or applicable taxes. All “Other” or “Miscellaneous” expenses must be itemized and explained. Cost Sharing: This refers to contributions from the organization or other entities other than the U.S. Embassy. It also includes in-kind contributions such as volunteers’ time and donated venues.
Alcoholic Beverages: Please note that award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.
4. Required Registrations: Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations. All are free of charge:
The UEI will be assigned when an organization registers or renews its registration in SAM.gov at www.SAM.gov. To access SAM.gov an organization is required to have a Login.gov account. Organization can create an account at https://login.gov/. As a reminder, organizations need to renew its sam.gov registration annually.
www.sam.gov requires all entities to renew their registration once a year in order to maintain an active registration status in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it has an active registration in SAM.gov.
If an organization plans to issue a sub-contract or sub-award, those sub-awardees must also have a unique entity identifier (UEI number). Those entities can register for a UEI only at SAM.gov.
If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the application will be deemed ineligible. All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations. The latter are free of charge.
5. Submission Dates and Times
Applications are due no later than December 15, 2023. All application materials must be submitted by email to PublicDiplomacyGrants-Zim@state.gov
FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: PublicDiplomacyGrants-ZIM@state.gov . The Embassy will host a virtual bidding conference on a date to be advised to answer questions from all potential applicants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
Rebecca Archer-Knepper
Grantor 02428677011000
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