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Funding Opportunity Title: 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY24-05 Deadline for Applications: August 12, 2023, 11:59 p.m. GMT+9 CFDA Number: 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $75,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION After a successful inaugural program in 2024, U.S. Embassy Seoul is excited to launch the second Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Korea. The U.S. Department of State created AWE to support and empower women entrepreneurs globally. The program provides the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to build, manage, and scale successful businesses a key priority highlighted by both President Biden and President Yoon during the 2023 U.S.-ROK State Visit. Participants will gain skills to maximize their contributions to the Korean economy and facilitate entry into the U.S. market. The selected grantee will facilitate a pre-made curriculum combining online and offline components. The curriculum covers topics including entrepreneurship, business planning, marketing, financial management, and pitching. The grantee will also collaborate with U.S. Embassy Seoul to organize networking activities for participants to build relationships amongst themselves and to expand their networks of Korean and American business leaders. Prior to the program, the grantee organization will receive an AWE training session to familiarize themselves with the program's curriculum. Key Outputs: Recruitment: The grantee, in close collaboration with U.S. Embassy Seoul, will recruit 25 women entrepreneurs who have been running their businesses since inception. Detailed participant selection criteria will be designed in close collaboration with the grantee organization. Program: Training: The first phase of the program will focus on Thunderbird University's three-month-long 100 Million Learners Program, delivered online. During this phase, the grantee organization will maintain regular check-ins with participants to ensure their active engagement. Monthly in-person meetings will be held to facilitate discussion of the material and best practices for adapting these skills to their own businesses. Networking: The grantee organization will organize networking activities. U.S. Embassy Seoul will supplement these activities with invitations for participants to attend related ongoing programs or events. In particular, these networking activities should involve the inaugural 2024 AWE cohort and their mentors, when possible. Events: The program will culminate in a graduation ceremony in Fall 2025. Select, high-performing participants will be invited to attend Select USA in 2025 and/or to become mentees in the Select USA Global Women in Tech program. Monitoring and Evaluation: The grantee organization will conduct ongoing surveys to assess participants' experiences before and after attending the AWE program. These surveys will assess the relevance of the materials to their businesses and reflections on the trainings. Note: Not mandatory, but you may use the templates provided here: Proposal Template / Budget Template All application materials must be submitted by email to [email protected]

This funding opportunity supports non-profit and educational organizations working to promote U.S. values and cooperation with Sudanese communities through initiatives in areas like women's leadership, peace promotion, and civic engagement.

This grant provides financial support and resources to women entrepreneurs in Hawaii, particularly those from Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Asian backgrounds, to help grow their early-stage businesses.

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To implement a project aimed at advancing U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities by supporting initiatives that make decision-making structures and processes in fragile, conflict, or crisis-affected contexts more reflective of and responsive to the needs and perspectives of partner states to ensure strategic trade control systems meet international standards and by engaging on bilateral, regional and multilateral levels with foreign governments to aid in the establishment of independent capabilities to regulate transfers of weapons of mass destruction, WMD-related items, conventional arms, and related dual-use items, and to detect, interdict, investigate, and prosecute illicit transfers of such items.

The BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, presented in collaboration with Deloitte, aims to support the advancement of women-owned businesses. This program is an extension of BMO's long-standing commitment to recognizing the achievements and contributions of women, a tradition that has celebrated over 240 women since 2012 through the BMO Celebrating Women Program. The grant initiative was specifically created in 2020 to continue supporting women during the pandemic when in-person celebrations were canceled, demonstrating BMO's dedication to providing financial aid and fostering growth for women entrepreneurs, aligning with its purpose to "Boldly Grow the Good in Business and in Life." The primary target beneficiaries are women-owned businesses operating in the U.S. that meet specific eligibility criteria. These businesses must be at least 51% owned or controlled by women, currently active and operating legally, and have a physical location in one of the selected states. They must also be for-profit with annual revenues of $5 million USD or less and have been in operation selling a product or service for at least two years as of April 1, 2024. The program's impact goal is to provide an additional source of financial aid to these businesses, thereby promoting their growth and resilience. The program prioritizes supporting business growth, welcoming applications that detail high-level plans for new products/services or expansion into new markets. BMO is offering fifteen $10,000 grants, aiming to directly inject capital into these businesses to fuel their development. This focus on financial support underscores the program's theory of change, which posits that direct funding can empower women-owned businesses to achieve their growth objectives, contribute to economic development, and overcome financial challenges, especially those exacerbated by events like the pandemic. Expected outcomes include the successful implementation of business growth plans by the grant recipients, leading to sustained or increased operational capacity and market presence. Measurable results will likely involve tracking the utilization of the $10,000 grants for specific growth initiatives. While the grant duration is not explicitly mentioned, the immediate financial aid is designed to produce tangible improvements in the short to medium term. The program reflects BMO's strategic priority of fostering diversity and inclusion within the business landscape by actively investing in women entrepreneurs.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will deploy Starlink satellite internet units to improve connectivity for rural tribal nations in Arizona, enhancing access to essential services and benefits for veterans.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Ohio that focus on improving children's vision health and safety, particularly for underserved populations, through initiatives like vision screening, protective eyewear, and educational programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Worcester County, Maryland, for initiatives designed to prevent youth from starting to use cannabis products.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support women and children in Blackford County, Indiana, focusing on health, education, human services, and community development initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Seattle that offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to individuals affected by commercial sexual exploitation, including survivors of sex trafficking and related issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and capacity-building resources to small nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that focus on human rights, girls' and women's empowerment, and LGBTQ+ initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to strengthen community networks that improve access to mental and behavioral health services for families and children.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and public agencies in Idaho to deliver essential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other violent crimes.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working to create systemic change in areas such as democracy, environment, public education, and social and economic justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Georgia that offer services and programs aimed at preventing sexual assault and assisting victims.

This fellowship provides funding for researchers, writers, and historians dedicated to uncovering and promoting women's contributions to American history through original archival research at the National Archives.

This program provides mentorship and professional development for women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds to foster diverse leadership in U.S. newsrooms.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Linn County, Iowa, to support events and initiatives that promote the county's history and culture while attracting residents and visitors.