Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 15 AW 170 SCA 06192015
Apply for SCAPPD 15 AW 170 SCA 06192015
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Empowering Women in IT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 19, 2015 and posted on Jun 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $175,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not for profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution must be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an application or plan and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Empowering Women in IT grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), Office of Press and Public Diplomacy. It is offered as an open competition for one cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would implement the project with active involvement and coordination with the Department of State. The program is framed as a public diplomacy initiative and is intended to advance U.S. foreign policy goals in South and Central Asia by expanding professional and economic pathways for young women who already have some technical capacity or interest in the information technology sector.
The core purpose is to help young women across a defined set of countries in South and Central Asia use their existing technical skills and abilities to either secure employment in IT/technology firms or pursue entrepreneurship by starting their own IT or technology-related businesses. The eligible countries named in the announcement are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Projects can focus on job placement and career readiness within established firms, on entrepreneurship and business creation, or on a combined approach that supports both employment and startup pathways depending on participant goals and local market realities.
A key feature of the opportunity is that it is not meant to provide hard technical training. The announcement explicitly states that the program is not intended to teach technical IT skills such as programming, coding, or network administration. Instead, applicants are expected to build the kinds of soft skills and business capabilities that often determine whether a technically capable candidate can successfully enter and advance in the workforce or launch a viable venture. Examples listed include interviewing, networking, leadership development, and business planning. In practice, that implies proposals should emphasize professional development, mentorship and coaching, employer engagement, career readiness support, and entrepreneurship preparation rather than technical bootcamps.
Funding for the opportunity is relatively modest and targeted: the estimated total funding is $175,000, with an award ceiling of $175,000 and a floor of $150,000. The expected number of awards is one. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make it more accessible for nonprofit applicants that do not have large reserves or dedicated match funding. The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 15 AW 170 SCA 06192015, and the opportunity was posted June 19, 2015, with a closing date of July 20, 2015 (the listing was later archived on August 19, 2015). The CFDA program reference included is 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The lead institution must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting an application and must keep its SAM registration active and current throughout the period of application review and, if selected, during the life of the federal award. Overall, the opportunity is designed for a qualified nonprofit to design and run a regional women’s economic empowerment initiative centered on employability and entrepreneurship supports in the IT sector, with measurable outcomes tied to career advancement, hiring, enterprise formation, and professional skill gains rather than technical instruction.
Empowering Women in IT Grant Opportunity: FAQs
What is the Empowering Women in IT grant opportunity?
The Empowering Women in IT grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program administered through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), Office of Press and Public Diplomacy. It is framed as a public diplomacy initiative and is intended to advance U.S. foreign policy goals in South and Central Asia by expanding professional and economic pathways for young women with existing technical capacity or interest in the information technology sector.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as an open competition for one cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement means the selected organization would implement the project with active involvement and coordination with the U.S. Department of State.
How many awards are expected under this announcement?
The expected number of awards is one.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $175,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $150,000 and the award ceiling is $175,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Are there registration requirements for applicants?
Yes. The lead institution must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting an application and must keep its SAM registration active and current throughout the application review period and, if selected, during the life of the federal award.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core purpose is to help young women in eligible South and Central Asian countries use their existing technical skills and abilities to either secure employment in IT/technology firms or pursue entrepreneurship by starting IT or technology-related businesses.
Which countries are eligible for program activities?
The eligible countries named in the announcement are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Does the program focus on employment, entrepreneurship, or both?
Projects can focus on job placement and career readiness within established firms, on entrepreneurship and business creation, or on a combined approach supporting both employment and startup pathways depending on participant goals and local market realities.
Is this grant meant to provide technical IT training (coding, programming, network administration)?
No. The announcement explicitly states the program is not intended to teach hard technical IT skills such as programming, coding, or network administration.
What kinds of activities are emphasized instead of technical training?
The opportunity emphasizes soft skills and business capabilities that help technically capable participants succeed in the workforce or launch viable ventures. Examples listed include interviewing, networking, leadership development, and business planning.
What kinds of participant support does the opportunity suggest?
Based on the emphasis described in the announcement, proposals are expected to prioritize professional development, mentorship and coaching, employer engagement, career readiness support, and entrepreneurship preparation rather than technical bootcamps.
What outcomes should a project aim to produce?
The opportunity is described as seeking measurable outcomes tied to career advancement, hiring, enterprise formation, and professional skill gains, rather than outcomes focused on technical instruction.
Which U.S. government office is responsible for this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
How does the program relate to public diplomacy?
The program is framed as a public diplomacy initiative intended to advance U.S. foreign policy goals in South and Central Asia by supporting expanded professional and economic opportunities for young women in the IT sector.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 15 AW 170 SCA 06192015.
What CFDA program reference is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program reference included is 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 19, 2015, and the closing date was July 20, 2015.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The listing was later archived on August 19, 2015.
What does "active involvement" mean in this context?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, implementation is expected to involve ongoing coordination with the U.S. Department of State, rather than the awardee operating entirely independently.
Does the program target beginners with no technical background?
The program is intended to expand pathways for young women who already have some technical capacity or interest in the IT sector, and it is not designed as a hard-skills technical training program.
What sector is the program centered on?
The initiative is centered on the information technology sector, including pathways into IT/technology firms and the creation of IT or technology-related businesses.
What is the intended applicant profile?
The opportunity is designed for a qualified U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit to design and run a regional women’s economic empowerment initiative focused on employability and entrepreneurship supports in the IT sector.
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