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- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural 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 "TechWomen" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.415 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Citizen Exchanges.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 13, 2012 and posted on Mar 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,215,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
TechWomen is a U.S. Department of State exchange program competition run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The opportunity invites eligible nonprofit organizations to propose and operate professional mentorship exchange programming that brings emerging women leaders in technology to the United States for an intensive, short term peer mentoring experience. The core aim is to advance the professional status and leadership capacity of women in the technology sector by connecting them with U.S. counterparts, strengthening their technical and professional networks, and supporting practical, project based learning that participants can carry back to their workplaces and communities.
Under this grant, applicants are expected to show they can recruit and select participants from specific partner countries and manage a structured exchange lasting roughly four to six weeks in the United States. Proposals may cover one or two mentorship exchange cohorts. One cohort option focuses on the Middle East and North Africa, with an anticipated total of about 42 participants drawn from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, and Yemen. The second cohort option focuses on Sub Saharan Africa, with an anticipated total of about 36 participants from Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The program model emphasizes peer mentoring relationships, project based placements or mentorship activities, professional networking, and supplemental enhancement programming designed to broaden participants exposure to U.S. professional environments and strengthen their leadership trajectories.
A notable feature of the opportunity is that it does not end when participants return home. Grant funding is also intended to support follow on activities in participants home countries that encourage girls to explore technology based education and careers and that help young women apply technology in their professions. In practice, that means applicants should be prepared to design or facilitate alumni style engagement, local outreach, or community activities that translate the U.S. mentorship experience into longer term impact, particularly around inspiring the next generation of girls and supporting women already entering or building careers in tech.
The Department of State expects to make two awards under this announcement, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. Each award is planned as a multi year arrangement consisting of one base year plus two optional years, contingent on performance and the availability of funds. Across both awards combined, the total estimated funding over the full potential life of the agreements is about $7,215,000, with an announced award ceiling of $1,350,000. The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to document non federal contributions in accordance with the full announcement.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3), and the announcement indicates that both nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education) and public or private institutions of higher education may apply, subject to the detailed eligibility language in the full notice. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges). For the original competition cycle referenced in the notice, the posting date was March 14, 2012, with an application deadline of May 4, 2012, and an archive date of May 5, 2012. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
TechWomen (U.S. Department of State) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the TechWomen grant opportunity?
TechWomen is a U.S. Department of State exchange program competition run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The opportunity invites eligible nonprofit organizations to propose and operate professional mentorship exchange programming that brings emerging women leaders in technology to the United States for an intensive, short-term peer mentoring experience.
What is the main goal of this program?
The core aim is to advance the professional status and leadership capacity of women in the technology sector by connecting them with U.S. counterparts, strengthening their technical and professional networks, and supporting practical, project-based learning participants can carry back to their workplaces and communities.
What types of organizations are being asked to apply?
The announcement invites eligible nonprofit organizations to propose and operate the TechWomen professional mentorship exchange programming, including recruitment/selection of participants, management of the U.S.-based exchange, and support for follow-on activities after participants return home.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). The announcement indicates that both nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education) and public or private institutions of higher education may apply, subject to the detailed eligibility language in the full notice.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally means the Department of State anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
How many awards does the Department of State expect to make?
The Department of State expects to make two awards under this announcement.
What is the period of performance for the award?
Each award is planned as a multi-year arrangement consisting of one base year plus two optional years, contingent on performance and the availability of funds.
How much funding is available?
Across both awards combined, the total estimated funding over the full potential life of the agreements is about $7,215,000. The announced award ceiling is $1,350,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to document non-federal contributions in accordance with the full announcement.
What are applicants expected to do under this grant?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate they can recruit and select participants from specific partner countries and manage a structured exchange lasting roughly four to six weeks in the United States. Proposals may cover one or two mentorship exchange cohorts.
How long is the U.S.-based exchange portion of the program?
The structured exchange is expected to last roughly four to six weeks in the United States.
How many cohorts can an applicant propose to run?
Proposals may cover one or two mentorship exchange cohorts.
What are the cohort options described in the announcement?
Two cohort options are described: one focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and a second focused on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Which countries are included in the Middle East and North Africa cohort?
The MENA cohort anticipates about 42 participants drawn from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, and Yemen.
Which countries are included in the Sub-Saharan Africa cohort?
The Sub-Saharan Africa cohort anticipates about 36 participants from Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
How many participants are anticipated for each cohort?
The announcement anticipates a total of about 42 participants for the MENA cohort and about 36 participants for the Sub-Saharan Africa cohort.
What are the key elements of the program model?
The program model emphasizes peer mentoring relationships, project-based placements or mentorship activities, professional networking, and supplemental enhancement programming designed to broaden participants' exposure to U.S. professional environments and strengthen their leadership trajectories.
Does the program include activities after participants return to their home countries?
Yes. A notable feature is that the opportunity does not end when participants return home. Grant funding is also intended to support follow-on activities in participants' home countries.
What are follow-on activities expected to accomplish?
Follow-on activities are intended to encourage girls to explore technology-based education and careers and to help young women apply technology in their professions. The announcement suggests applicants should be prepared to design or facilitate alumni-style engagement, local outreach, or community activities that translate the U.S. mentorship experience into longer-term impact.
What is the program trying to strengthen for participants?
The program is designed to strengthen participants' technical and professional networks, connect them with U.S. counterparts, and support leadership development and practical, project-based learning that can be applied in their workplaces and communities.
Which office within the Department of State is associated with this opportunity?
This competition is run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges).
What were the key dates listed for the original competition cycle referenced?
For the original competition cycle referenced in the notice, the posting date was March 14, 2012, the application deadline was May 4, 2012, and the archive date was May 5, 2012.
Who was the contact person for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What kind of participants is the program designed to bring to the United States?
The program is designed to bring emerging women leaders in technology to the United States for an intensive, short-term peer mentoring experience.
What is meant by "supplemental enhancement programming" in this context?
In this announcement, supplemental enhancement programming refers to activities designed to broaden participants' exposure to U.S. professional environments and strengthen their leadership trajectories, alongside mentoring and project-based activities.
What makes a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant in this opportunity?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement generally means the agency anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
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