NOFO - Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2025 Tunis
The US Embassy in Tunis seeks proposals to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, providing business skills training via online platforms and local mentorship.
This grant was recently cancelled by U.S. Mission to Tunisia
Funder: U.S. Mission to Tunisia
Due Dates: May 31, 2025 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 for a 12-month project; minimum award $25,000; one award anticipated
Summary: Supports the design and implementation of a business skills training program for women entrepreneurs in Tunisia, combining U.S. online platforms with local mentorship.
Key Information: Eligible applicants include NGOs, educational institutions, and Tunisian alumni of U.S. exchange programs; for-profit entities are not eligible.
Description
This opportunity funds the implementation of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Tunisia, a U.S. Department of State initiative. The program aims to empower women entrepreneurs in the priority regions of Jendouba and Kairouan by providing them with essential business skills through a hybrid model: online learning (using DreamBuilder and/or Najafi 100 Million Learners platforms) and in-person mentorship and facilitation. The project will support two cohorts of 10 women each, focusing on micro and small business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs in the farming (Jendouba) and handicrafts (Kairouan) sectors.
The program includes curriculum development, participant recruitment, in-person training, a national closing event, and the sharing of success stories. The U.S. Embassy in Tunis will be substantially involved in key programmatic decisions, including content, outreach, recruitment, and monitoring.
