Embassy of the United States in Cameroon Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program 2025 for Female Entrepreneurs

The Embassy of the United States in Cameroon invites applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program 2025 for Female Entrepreneurs. Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline is January 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Central African Time.

Tell Me About The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program:

The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2025 is a U.S. Department of State initiative aimed at advancing economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Cameroon. It seeks to support gender equity by equipping women with the necessary knowledge, networks, and resources to launch and expand their businesses. The program will provide six months of training, focusing on improving product quality, export compliance, and strategies for entering U.S. markets. The program will culminate in an “AWE Alumni Trade Show and Export Forum” to showcase women-led businesses.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Entrepreneurship and other related fields

Type:

Training 

Who can Apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program?

Also, the following criteria are necessary:

• Registered non-profit organizations, think tanks, community associations, civil society organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
• Former participants in U.S. government exchange programs.
• Non-profit media organizations, professional and commercial organizations, non-profit or government educational institutions, and private educational institutions.
• For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible.
• Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov.
• Must adhere to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination practices.

Required documents:

The following documents are also necessary:

• SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – Organizations).
• SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs).
• SF-424B (Insurance for Non-Construction Programs) if required.
• Proposal (maximum 15 pages).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of key personnel.
• Letters of support from program partners.
• If applicable, the most recent Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA).
• Official authorization letters, if required.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Cameroon 

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Where will the Award be Taken?

Cameroon 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program?

Additionally, the benefits include:

• Award amounts ranging from $25,000 to $35,000, depending on availability of funds.
• Funding is aimed at supporting women-led businesses in Cameroon, focusing on export readiness and U.S. market entry.
• Access to training on export compliance, U.S. market regulations, and business development.
• Opportunities to showcase businesses at the AWE Alumni Trade Show and Export Forum.

How Long Will the Award Last?

3 to 6 months

How to Apply:

Submit proposals via email to PDSgrantsYaounde@state.gov by January 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Central African Time.