employment_labor_and_training · USAID-EGY

Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Activity

Egypt USAID-Cairo · 72026321RFA00001

Closed

Award Range

$39.0M – $39.0M

Total Program Funding

$39.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

February 17, 2021

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Activity. Egypt USAID-Cairo. Announcement issued on February 8, 2021 Amendment Two to the NOFO is released amending the NOFO and providing answers to questions received. Amendment One to the NOFO is released extending the Concept Paper submission date to February 17, 2021 4:00 pm Cairo local... $39,000,000-$39,000,000 per award; $39,000,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Unrestricted (any eligible entity)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2021-02-17

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

Announcement issued on February 8, 2021

Amendment Two to the NOFO is released amending the NOFO and providing answers to questions received.

Amendment One to the NOFO is released extending the Concept Paper submission date to February 17, 2021 4:00 pm Cairo local time.

The goal of this activity is to promote women’s access to economic opportunities in Egypt through three integrated and mutually reinforcing objectives:

Goal 1: Improve the work environment for women in the private sector economy

Goal 2: Expand women’s financial inclusion

Goal 3: Reduce the socioeconomic impacts of violence against women

Details are in the attached NOFO and its amendment.