Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001444
The U.S. Embassy Nassau Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024 Program is a competitive grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs) that will fund one organization to design and run a new AWE cohort in Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Through a cooperative agreement, the selected awardee will deliver an entrepreneurship training and networking program for roughly 50 Bahamian women entrepreneurs, with the goal of helping them strengthen and grow their businesses, build resilience during difficult economic conditions, and develop a lasting peer network of women-led enterprises connected to the U.S. Embassy.
The program design is expected to blend both in-person and virtual engagement. Proposals must include facilitated sessions led by experienced Bahamian and American women entrepreneurs, alumni of U.S.-funded exchange programs, and other relevant business or entrepreneurship experts. A required core component is the DreamBuilder online course, which must be incorporated into the cohort experience. Beyond DreamBuilder, applicants are encouraged to add practical, value-added activities that reinforce learning and help participants apply skills to real business needs. Examples mentioned include surveys or needs assessments, business accelerator-style support, and pitch competitions, though proposals can include other supplemental elements as long as they align with the program goals.
A central expectation of this AWE cohort is a clear U.S. focus and visible U.S. branding across activities. The Embassy Public Diplomacy section indicates it will coordinate with the awardee on how that U.S. focus and branding should be reflected, which is typical for a cooperative agreement where the funder remains actively involved during implementation. The program must take place in Eleuthera, making local logistics, participant recruitment, venue planning, and partner coordination on the island important parts of a strong proposal.
Applications should be built around three main objectives. First, the program should expand participants understanding of the fundamentals of starting, developing, and scaling a business, which may include topics like business models, customer discovery, marketing, operations, financial management, and growth planning. Second, it should expose participants to U.S. approaches to business development and actively connect the cohort with both Bahamian and American entrepreneurship experts, creating meaningful professional linkages rather than one-off guest talks. Third, it should intentionally build an ongoing network of female entrepreneurs who can continue sharing best practices and supporting each other after the cohort ends, while maintaining a sustained relationship with the U.S. Embassy.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit entities. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations such as think tanks, civil society organizations, and NGOs; business development organizations that are registered as non-profits; U.S. government alumni organizations; and educational non-profit institutions. The award ceiling is $20,000, with one award expected. The original application deadline listed is July 1, 2024, and the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0001444 under CFDA 19.022.Apply for OFOP0001444
- The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Nassau Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024 Program" 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 2024-05-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-01. (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 $20,000.00 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 U.S. Embassy Nassau Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024 Program grant?
This is a competitive U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs) grant opportunity to fund one organization to design and run a new Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) cohort in Eleuthera, The Bahamas.
What type of award is being offered?
The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Embassy Nassau Public Diplomacy section is expected to remain actively involved during implementation (including coordinating how U.S. focus and branding are reflected throughout the program).
How many awards will be made?
One award is expected.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $20,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-profit entities. Examples of eligible applicants include non-profit organizations such as think tanks, civil society organizations, and NGOs; business development organizations registered as non-profits; U.S. government alumni organizations; and educational non-profit institutions.
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply as the implementing organization?
No. The opportunity states that eligibility is limited to non-profit entities.
Where must the program take place?
The cohort must take place in Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Proposals should reflect the local realities of delivering the program on the island, including logistics, participant recruitment, venue planning, and partner coordination.
Who are the intended participants?
The program is intended for roughly 50 Bahamian women entrepreneurs.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program aims to help Bahamian women entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their businesses, build resilience during difficult economic conditions, and develop a lasting peer network of women-led enterprises connected to the U.S. Embassy.
What are the main objectives applicants should design the program around?
Applications should be built around three main objectives: (1) expanding participants' understanding of business fundamentals for starting, developing, and scaling a business; (2) exposing participants to U.S. approaches to business development and creating meaningful linkages with Bahamian and American entrepreneurship experts; and (3) building an ongoing network of female entrepreneurs that continues after the cohort ends while maintaining a sustained relationship with the U.S. Embassy.
What topics may the training cover?
The opportunity mentions topics such as business models, customer discovery, marketing, operations, financial management, and growth planning as examples of relevant fundamentals.
Does the program need to include both in-person and virtual components?
Yes. The design is expected to blend both in-person and virtual engagement.
Is there a required curriculum or course that must be included?
Yes. The DreamBuilder online course is a required core component and must be incorporated into the cohort experience.
Beyond DreamBuilder, can the program include additional activities?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to add practical, value-added activities that reinforce learning and help participants apply skills to real business needs, as long as those elements align with the program goals.
What are examples of supplemental activities the proposal can include?
Examples mentioned include surveys or needs assessments, business accelerator-style support, and pitch competitions. Other supplemental elements may be included if they align with the program goals.
Who should lead or facilitate program sessions?
Proposals must include facilitated sessions led by experienced Bahamian and American women entrepreneurs, alumni of U.S.-funded exchange programs, and other relevant business or entrepreneurship experts.
Does the program need a U.S. focus?
Yes. A central expectation is a clear U.S. focus and visible U.S. branding across activities. The Embassy Public Diplomacy section will coordinate with the awardee on how that focus and branding should be reflected.
What does "meaningful professional linkages" mean in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes connecting participants with both Bahamian and American entrepreneurship experts in a way that goes beyond one-off guest talks, with the intent of creating real, ongoing professional connections.
What is the role of the U.S. Embassy during implementation?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the Embassy is expected to be actively involved, including coordinating with the awardee on U.S. focus and branding and supporting the program's connection to the Embassy.
What is the application deadline listed for this opportunity?
The original application deadline listed is July 1, 2024.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OFOP0001444.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.022.
What should a strong proposal emphasize based on the location requirement?
A strong proposal should address how the program will be delivered in Eleuthera, including local logistics, recruiting participants on the island, securing and managing venues, and coordinating local partners.
What kind of outcomes is the program trying to achieve for participants?
Based on the stated goals, expected outcomes include improved ability to strengthen and grow businesses, greater resilience during difficult economic conditions, and a durable peer network of women-led enterprises with a sustained relationship to the U.S. Embassy.
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