Opportunity Information: Apply for EAP EAPAQM 14 012
Apply for EAP EAPAQM 14 012
- The Bureau of East Asian Pacific 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 "TIGERS@Mekong Promoting Technology Entrepreneurship in the Lower Mekong" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.124 East Asia and Pacific Grants Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2014 and posted on Jun 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 2014 Revised to allow applicants to apply via Grantsolutions as well. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $198,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $198,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligibility is limited to non profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, social enterprises and startup support organizations or comparable foreign organizations, foreign non profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. In order to apply for an award, all organizations must first be registered in SAM.gov (formerly Central Contractor Registry) maintain an active registration with current information in SAM.gov and obtain a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number, a 9 digit identifier.
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Opportunity Summary:
The TIGERS@Mekong grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EAP EAPAQM 14 012) is a U.S. Department of State assistance program run by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) in partnership with the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI). Its purpose is to strengthen technology entrepreneurship across the Lower Mekong sub-region, specifically Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, by supporting public-private partnerships and practical efforts that help high-growth entrepreneurs succeed. The overall emphasis is on improving local startup ecosystems rather than funding isolated, one-off events, with activities expected to create durable capacity, stronger networks, and better support structures for founders.
Funding is expected to be up to $198,000 total in the relevant fiscal year, issued through one or more cooperative agreements. The performance period is approximately 24 months, which signals an expectation of sustained programming and measurable progress over two years rather than a short pilot. The award amount is structured with an anticipated ceiling of $198,000 and a floor of $150,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which lowers barriers for organizations that may not have large pools of unrestricted funds, although applicants would still typically be expected to demonstrate credible partner engagement and a realistic plan for delivering outcomes within budget.
Competitive proposals are expected to address at least two of four priority program areas. The first area is entrepreneurial education and skills development, which can include training programs, curricula, workshops, founder bootcamps, or other methods that build practical startup skills such as product development, customer discovery, business modeling, fundraising readiness, and go-to-market execution. The second area is to accelerate and sustain businesses, which usually points to direct support mechanisms like accelerators, incubator programming, structured advisory services, investor pitch preparation, market access support, and tools that help startups survive past the early stage and scale responsibly. The third area focuses on ecosystem development and partnership building, meaning activities that connect entrepreneurs to investors, corporations, universities, mentors, and government or civil society actors, and that strengthen the overall coordination and infrastructure of the startup environment. The fourth area is promoting mentoring, which can include establishing mentor networks, pairing founders with experienced operators, training mentors, and building repeatable mentoring systems that persist beyond the grant period.
Eligibility is oriented toward organizations positioned to run entrepreneurship support programs and convene partnerships. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations, including those recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code and comparable foreign nonprofit organizations, as well as social enterprises and startup support organizations, educational institutions (public or private institutions of higher education), and public international organizations. The listing also references for-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses among eligible applicant categories, but the detailed eligibility language emphasizes nonprofit/NGO and comparable mission-driven or ecosystem-support entities, so applicants typically need to fit clearly within the stated eligibility criteria and demonstrate alignment with the program’s public-benefit objectives.
Administrative requirements include standard U.S. federal assistance registration steps. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and maintain an active registration with current information, and they must obtain a DUNS number (a 9-digit identifier referenced in the announcement). The opportunity was originally posted June 23, 2014, with an original closing date of July 25, 2014, later revised to August 6, 2014 to allow applications via GrantSolutions as well. The CFDA number is 19.124 (East Asia and Pacific Grants Program), and the funding activity is categorized under international development and international affairs. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support.
In practical terms, a strong application for TIGERS@Mekong would likely present a two-year plan that ties together at least two priority areas into a coherent pipeline (for example, skills development feeding into an accelerator, backed by a mentoring network and ecosystem partnerships). It would also likely highlight credible private-sector or institutional partners, clear mechanisms for reaching founders in one or more of the Lower Mekong countries, and outcome-focused metrics such as number of entrepreneurs trained, startups accelerated, mentor matches completed, partnerships formed, investment readiness improvements, and evidence that the ecosystem connections and support services will continue after the cooperative agreement ends.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - TIGERS@Mekong (Funding Opportunity Number: EAP EAPAQM 14 012)
What is the TIGERS@Mekong grant opportunity?
TIGERS@Mekong is a U.S. Department of State assistance program that supports technology entrepreneurship in the Lower Mekong sub-region. The program is run by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) in partnership with the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI), with a focus on strengthening local startup ecosystems through public-private partnerships and practical support for high-growth entrepreneurs.
Which countries are included in the Lower Mekong sub-region for this program?
The opportunity targets entrepreneurship ecosystem development in Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to strengthen technology entrepreneurship by improving local startup ecosystems, building durable capacity, and creating stronger networks and support structures that help high-growth entrepreneurs succeed over time.
Is the program more interested in funding events or longer-term ecosystem-building efforts?
The emphasis is on improving local startup ecosystems rather than funding isolated, one-off events. Proposed activities are expected to create durable capacity, stronger networks, and better support structures that last beyond the grant period.
How much funding is expected to be available?
Total funding is expected to be up to $198,000 in the relevant fiscal year, issued through one or more cooperative agreements.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The anticipated award ceiling is $198,000 and the anticipated award floor is $150,000.
How many awards will be made?
The funding is expected to be issued through one or more cooperative agreements. The announcement does not specify an exact number of awards.
What is the expected project length (performance period)?
The performance period is approximately 24 months, indicating an expectation of sustained programming and measurable progress over two years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
What kinds of projects are competitive under this opportunity?
Competitive proposals typically present a coherent two-year plan that improves the startup ecosystem and supports entrepreneurs in practical ways. Strong proposals often link multiple program elements into a pipeline (for example: skills development leading into an accelerator, supported by mentoring and partnerships).
Are applicants required to address specific program priorities?
Yes. Competitive proposals are expected to address at least two of the four priority program areas described in the announcement.
What are the four priority program areas?
The four priority areas are: (1) entrepreneurial education and skills development, (2) accelerating and sustaining businesses, (3) ecosystem development and partnership building, and (4) promoting mentoring.
What counts as entrepreneurial education and skills development under this program?
This priority area can include training programs, curricula, workshops, founder bootcamps, or other methods that build practical startup skills such as product development, customer discovery, business modeling, fundraising readiness, and go-to-market execution.
What does "accelerate and sustain businesses" mean in this funding opportunity?
This area generally refers to direct support mechanisms such as accelerators, incubator programming, structured advisory services, investor pitch preparation, market access support, and tools that help startups survive early stages and scale responsibly.
What does ecosystem development and partnership building include?
This area includes activities that connect entrepreneurs to investors, corporations, universities, mentors, and government or civil society actors, and that strengthen coordination and infrastructure across the startup environment.
What types of mentoring activities are encouraged?
Mentoring activities can include establishing mentor networks, pairing founders with experienced operators, training mentors, and building repeatable mentoring systems intended to persist beyond the grant period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations and comparable foreign nonprofits), social enterprises and startup support organizations, educational institutions (public or private institutions of higher education), and public international organizations. The listing also references for-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses among eligible applicant categories.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
The opportunity listing references for-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses among eligible applicant categories. However, the detailed eligibility emphasis is on nonprofit/NGO and comparable mission-driven or ecosystem-support entities, and applicants generally need to demonstrate alignment with the program's public-benefit objectives and fit within the stated eligibility criteria.
What type of agreement will be used to issue funding?
Funding is expected to be issued through one or more cooperative agreements.
What registrations or identifiers are required to apply?
Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and maintain an active registration with current information. Applicants must also obtain a DUNS number (a 9-digit identifier referenced in the announcement).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 19.124 (East Asia and Pacific Grants Program).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity is categorized under international development and international affairs.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on June 23, 2014. The original closing date was July 25, 2014, and it was later revised to August 6, 2014 to allow applications via GrantSolutions as well.
What application systems are mentioned in the announcement?
The notice references Grants.gov and indicates the closing date was revised to allow applications via GrantSolutions as well.
Where should applicants go for help with technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support.
What kinds of outcomes or metrics are likely to strengthen an application?
The notice suggests that outcome-focused metrics can strengthen a proposal, such as the number of entrepreneurs trained, startups accelerated, mentor matches completed, partnerships formed, investment readiness improvements, and evidence that ecosystem connections and support services will continue after the cooperative agreement ends.
Does the program expect activities to continue after the grant ends?
Yes. The program emphasizes durable capacity and repeatable systems, with an expectation that networks, mentoring systems, and ecosystem support structures will persist beyond the cooperative agreement period.
Does the program require work in all five Lower Mekong countries?
The announcement specifies the target sub-region as Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, and notes that strong applications should include mechanisms for reaching founders in one or more of the Lower Mekong countries. It does not state that activities must cover all five countries.
What does a "coherent pipeline" approach look like for this grant?
Based on the announcement, a coherent pipeline could connect at least two priority areas into a single program flow, such as training and skills development that feeds into accelerator or incubator support, strengthened by a mentoring network and ecosystem partnerships that expand market and investor connections.
What role do partnerships play in TIGERS@Mekong?
Partnerships are central to the opportunity. The program is designed to support public-private partnerships and ecosystem collaboration connecting entrepreneurs with investors, corporations, universities, mentors, and other key actors.
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