Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001514
The grant opportunity titled "Copy of 2025 AWE Alumnae Regional Summit" (Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0001514) is a discretionary U.S. government funding competition run through the U.S. Embassy Nassau Public Diplomacy (PD) section, under the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (CFDA 19.022). It seeks one implementing partner to design, develop, and deliver a two-day Regional Alumnae Summit for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) network across the Caribbean. The summit is planned to take place in Nassau, The Bahamas in Spring 2025, with the overall purpose of connecting AWE alumnae who operate small and medium-sized businesses, strengthening regional ties, and helping participants expand professional networks, exchange best practices, and improve access to broader markets.
The selected awardee will receive support through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Embassy will remain actively involved during planning and implementation, and the recipient will be expected to coordinate closely with the Embassy PD team. The project is not just about hosting an event; it is about building a practical, outcomes-focused convening that supports women entrepreneurs in real business growth. Proposals are expected to show a clear event structure and agenda, describe the overall plan for organizing and executing the summit, and demonstrate the ability to manage all key logistics from start to finish.
Applications must directly address a set of required deliverables and cost elements. Proposals should include a venue plan with an estimated venue cost, and a detailed approach to equipment needs, with the important limitation that equipment costs cannot exceed 10 percent of the total project budget. Applicants must also provide a marketing plan explaining how they will promote the summit, reach the intended AWE alumnae audiences across the Caribbean, and ensure strong participation. Programming content is central: applicants are asked to propose six conference speakers and the associated costs, ensuring representation that includes Bahamian, Caribbean, and American entrepreneurs, plus a keynote speaker. The summit is also expected to include a business expo component, giving participants a concrete platform to showcase products and services, connect with potential buyers or partners, and gain visibility.
The opportunity places particular emphasis on tangible business scaling pathways. Proposals should describe how the summit will create opportunities for participants to scale their businesses, with examples such as export readiness, product development, improved distribution, market expansion, and operational scaling. In addition, applicants must plan for travel costs for participants from the Bahamian Family Islands, reflecting the intent to ensure inclusion beyond Nassau and support participation from a wider geographic base. The Embassy also encourages proposals that incorporate public-private partnerships, suggesting that organizers should look for ways to involve private sector actors who can provide expertise, opportunities, sponsorships, mentorship, supply-chain connections, or other forms of support that strengthen the summit's real-world value.
While cost share is not required, it is explicitly noted as favorable. In practical terms, that means proposals that bring additional resources to the table, whether cash or in-kind support such as donated venue space, discounted services, sponsored meals, speaker support, or partner-provided materials, may be viewed more competitively. Finally, the opportunity requires a basic monitoring and feedback approach through pre- and post-surveys. These surveys are intended to gather participant input, such as helping shape summit topics in advance and measuring changes in knowledge, networking outcomes, or business intentions afterward, giving the Embassy and organizer a way to assess usefulness and results.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit-oriented entities and closely related organizations. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society groups, and NGOs), business development organizations that are registered as nonprofits, U.S. government alumni organizations, and educational nonprofit institutions. The funding details indicate an award ceiling of $22,400, with one expected award. The original application closing date listed for this opportunity is 2024-07-22.Apply for OFOP0001514
- The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Copy of 2025 AWE Alumnae Regional Summit" 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 2024-07-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-22. (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 $22,400.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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