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The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) FY 25 Grant Competition is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador to select an organization to implement the AWE program in El Salvador during FY2025. AWE is a global initiative launched by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in 2019, designed to expand womens social and economic empowerment by helping them start new businesses or grow existing ones. The program is framed as supporting the broader goal of gender equity by ensuring women have practical business capabilities, stronger professional networks, and improved access to opportunities needed to participate fully in the economy, aligning with the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.
At its core, AWE is built around a cohort model, typically serving about 25 to 30 women per cohort. Participants receive a mix of online and in-person training focused on the fundamentals of running and scaling a business. The curriculum emphasizes core areas like strategic planning, marketing, and finance, and it is delivered with support from local business leaders, subject matter experts, and mentors such as U.S. exchange program alumni. The implementing organization would be responsible for organizing and delivering these learning sessions and related programming, creating a structured experience that pairs skill-building with mentorship and networking so participants can turn training into real business progress.
Eligibility is fairly broad and includes not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The funding opportunity notes that cost sharing or matching funds are not required, which can make it more accessible for organizations that do not have substantial cash or in-kind resources to contribute. However, there are important compliance expectations: proposals must be submitted in English and must include a detailed budget. In addition, while the notice indicates that registration is recommended rather than strictly required, applicants are encouraged to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov, which are common prerequisites in U.S. government funding environments and can affect an organizations ability to receive an award.
Competition rules also limit submissions to one proposal per organization. If an organization submits multiple proposals, all submissions from that institution are deemed ineligible, so applicants need to coordinate internally and submit a single, consolidated application. The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Mission to El Salvador and is categorized under Business and Commerce (CFDA 19.022), reflecting its focus on entrepreneurship and economic participation.
In terms of funding specifics, the opportunity number is OFOP0001704. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. The embassy expects to make one award, with an award ceiling of $30,000. Overall, this grant is aimed at selecting one capable implementer to run a structured entrepreneurship training and mentorship program for women in El Salvador, using the established AWE model to strengthen business skills, deepen professional networks, and support womens economic advancement.Apply for OFOP0001704
- The U.S. Mission to El Salvador in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Academy of Women Entrepreneurs FY 25 Grant Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-12-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-01-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) FY 25 Grant Competition?
The AWE FY 25 Grant Competition is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador to select one organization to implement the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in El Salvador during FY2025.
Who is offering and administering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is released by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador and administered by the U.S. Mission to El Salvador.
What is AWE as a program?
AWE is a global initiative launched in 2019 by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It is designed to expand womens social and economic empowerment by helping women start new businesses or grow existing ones.
What is the main goal of the AWE program in this grant?
The program is intended to strengthen womens practical business capabilities, expand professional networks, and improve access to opportunities needed to participate fully in the economy. It is framed as supporting the broader goal of gender equity and aligns with the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.
What type of activities is the selected organization expected to deliver?
The implementing organization is expected to organize and deliver a structured experience for participants that combines online and in-person training, mentorship, and networking. This includes arranging learning sessions and related programming that help participants turn training into real business progress.
How is the AWE program structured?
AWE is built around a cohort model. The program typically serves about 25 to 30 women per cohort.
What training format does AWE use?
Participants receive a mix of online and in-person training focused on the fundamentals of running and scaling a business.
What topics does the AWE curriculum emphasize?
The curriculum emphasizes core areas such as strategic planning, marketing, and finance.
Who supports or delivers the training and mentorship?
The curriculum is delivered with support from local business leaders, subject matter experts, and mentors such as U.S. exchange program alumni.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility includes not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The funding opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
What language must the proposal be submitted in?
Proposals must be submitted in English.
What must be included with the application?
The application must include a detailed budget.
Do applicants need a UEI and SAM.gov registration?
The notice indicates that registration is recommended rather than strictly required. However, applicants are encouraged to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov, which can affect an organizations ability to receive an award.
How many proposals can an organization submit?
An organization may submit only one proposal. If an organization submits multiple proposals, all submissions from that institution are deemed ineligible.
How many awards does the embassy expect to make?
The embassy expects to make one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 17, 2025.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is OFOP0001704.
What category or program area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Business and Commerce (CFDA 19.022), reflecting its focus on entrepreneurship and economic participation.
What is the core purpose of selecting an implementer?
The purpose is to select one capable organization to run a structured entrepreneurship training and mentorship program for women in El Salvador using the established AWE model.
What outcomes is the program designed to support for participants?
Based on the AWE model described, the program is designed to help women start new businesses or grow existing ones by building business skills, deepening professional networks, and improving access to opportunities.
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