Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs · Department of State
At a glance
Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (Department of State). The application deadline was June 20, 2022. Individual awards are listed as $1.48M. Applicant types listed as eligible include for-profit organizations (not small businesses). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.108 (Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Apr 26, 2022
- Close date
- Jun 20, 2022
- Award floor
- $1,481,481
- Award ceiling
- $1,481,481
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Both U.S. and foreign Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Educational institutions• Both U.S. and foreign For-profit organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Public Entities (FPE)
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a $1.5 million program to advance the economic empowerment of Afghan women in Afghanistan and other South and Central Asian countries. The proposed program would launch a platform through which businesses, non-profits, and international government leaders in the U.S. and countries around the world would be able to sustainably partner with Afghan women leaders and Afghan women-led private and non-profit organizations to co-create programs that advance Afghan women’s economic security and economic resilience, including by fostering women’s entrepreneurship, participation in agricultural value chains, participation in e-commerce and the digital economy, and women artisans’ connectivity with global markets. Priority will be given to organizations that provide cost-share and outline previous experience developing partnerships with the private sector. In addition to proposing activities to take place inside Afghanistan, proposed programs may include activities in support of Afghan women residing in other countries in the region in their scope. The proposed program should build connectivity or allow for connection with other programs that provide women’s mental health access, support women’s safety and other services critical to support Afghan women following the Taliban takeover. SCA invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal.The submission of a Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOI) is the first step in a multi-phased, collaborative program development process. Applicants must first submit a concise statement of interest, up to four-pages, designed to clearly communicate the program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.108
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
pritchardch@state.gov
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: For-profit organizations (not small businesses). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1.48m.
How do I apply for “Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008919), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.