Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001447
The 2025 AWE Alumnae Regional Summit grant opportunity is a competitive U.S. government funding call from the U.S. Embassy Nassau Public Diplomacy (PD) Section to support the planning and delivery of a two-day regional summit in Nassau, The Bahamas in Spring 2025. The core purpose is to strengthen and connect the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) alumnae network across the Caribbean by bringing together women-led small and medium-sized businesses for practical networking, peer learning, and expanded market access. The event is intended to function both as a convening platform for relationship-building and as a business-oriented forum where entrepreneurs can share best practices, explore partnerships, and identify pathways to grow beyond local markets.
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization should expect an active partnership with the Embassy PD team rather than a fully hands-off grant. Applicants are expected to design the program and handle end-to-end implementation and logistics for the summit, while coordinating closely with the Embassy on planning and execution. Proposals need to be specific and operational, clearly explaining how the organizer will deliver each required component of the summit and how the overall approach will achieve the networking and business growth goals for AWE alumnae throughout the region.
The Embassy is looking for a complete summit plan that covers the structure and overall program design, including an agenda and how sessions will be organized to maximize value for participants. Applicants must include a costed venue plan, along with any necessary equipment; however, equipment purchases or rentals are capped and cannot exceed 10 percent of the total project budget. The proposal must also include a marketing and outreach plan to promote the event and ensure strong participation and visibility, as well as a speaker plan featuring six conference speakers and associated costs. The speaker lineup is expected to be intentionally regional and include Bahamian, Caribbean, and American entrepreneurs, plus a keynote speaker, reinforcing the summit’s cross-border focus and the goal of exposing participants to broader markets and perspectives.
A key logistical requirement is participant access, including travel costs for attendees coming from The Bahamas Family Islands, which should be built into the budget and planning narrative. The summit must also incorporate a Business Expo component, creating space for alumnae to showcase products and services, connect with potential customers or partners, and practice pitching or brand presentation in a real marketplace setting. Beyond convening and showcasing, proposals must outline concrete opportunities for participants to scale their businesses, such as sessions or supports tied to exporting, product development, distribution, financing readiness, or operational scaling. The Embassy also encourages applicants to propose public-private partnerships that can add expertise, mentorship, in-kind contributions, buyer connections, sponsorships, or other resources that extend the summit’s impact beyond the two-day event.
Measurement and feedback are built into the requested design. Applicants are expected to conduct pre- and post-summit surveys to gather input on desired topics in advance and to assess outcomes afterward, such as knowledge gained, connections made, and practical next steps for business growth. While cost share is not required, it is viewed favorably, so proposals that include matching funds, in-kind support, sponsorships, discounted services, or partner contributions may be more competitive if they clearly strengthen delivery and impact.
Funding details indicate this is a discretionary opportunity under the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (CFDA 19.022), with one anticipated award and a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $26,000. The funding opportunity number is OFOP0001447, and the original application deadline listed is July 22, 2024. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations, and NGOs), business development organizations that are registered as nonprofits, U.S. government alumni organizations, and educational nonprofit institutions. Overall, the grant is designed to select an organization capable of delivering a well-run, highly practical regional convening that helps AWE alumnae entrepreneurs build networks, gain exposure, and move toward real business expansion opportunities across the Caribbean.Apply for OFOP0001447
- The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 2024-07-16.
- 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 $26,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: 2025 AWE Alumnae Regional Summit (Nassau, The Bahamas) Grant Opportunity
What is the 2025 AWE Alumnae Regional Summit grant opportunity?
This is a competitive U.S. government funding opportunity from the U.S. Embassy Nassau Public Diplomacy (PD) Section to support the planning and delivery of a two-day regional summit in Nassau, The Bahamas in Spring 2025. The summit is intended to strengthen and connect the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) alumnae network across the Caribbean.
What is the main purpose of the summit?
The core purpose is to bring together women-led small and medium-sized businesses (AWE alumnae) for practical networking, peer learning, and expanded market access. The event is meant to support relationship-building while also functioning as a business-oriented forum where entrepreneurs share best practices, explore partnerships, and identify pathways to grow beyond local markets.
Who is offering the funding?
The U.S. Embassy Nassau Public Diplomacy (PD) Section is offering the funding.
What type of award will be made?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement. This means the selected organization should expect an active partnership with the Embassy PD team (rather than a fully hands-off grant) and will coordinate closely with the Embassy on planning and execution.
How many awards are expected?
There is one anticipated award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $26,000.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. It is described as a competitive U.S. government funding call.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OFOP0001447.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is under the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, CFDA 19.022.
What is the application deadline?
The original application deadline listed is July 22, 2024.
When and where will the summit take place?
The summit is planned for Spring 2025 and will be held in Nassau, The Bahamas. It is designed as a two-day event.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations, and NGOs), business development organizations that are registered as nonprofits, U.S. government alumni organizations, and educational nonprofit institutions.
What is the organizer expected to do if selected?
The selected organization is expected to design the summit program and handle end-to-end implementation and logistics, while coordinating closely with the Embassy PD team. Proposals must be specific and operational, describing how each required component will be delivered and how the overall approach will achieve the networking and business growth goals for AWE alumnae across the region.
What should the proposal include regarding the program and agenda?
The Embassy is looking for a complete summit plan that covers overall structure and program design, including an agenda and a clear explanation of how sessions will be organized to maximize value for participants.
Does the proposal need to include a venue plan?
Yes. Applicants must include a costed venue plan and any necessary equipment.
Is there a limit on equipment purchases or rentals?
Yes. Equipment purchases or rentals are capped and cannot exceed 10 percent of the total project budget.
What marketing and outreach requirements are included?
The proposal must include a marketing and outreach plan to promote the event and ensure strong participation and visibility.
Are speakers required, and how many?
Yes. The proposal must include a speaker plan featuring six conference speakers and associated costs.
What kind of speaker lineup is expected?
The speaker lineup is expected to be intentionally regional and include Bahamian, Caribbean, and American entrepreneurs, plus a keynote speaker. This is intended to reinforce the summit's cross-border focus and expose participants to broader markets and perspectives.
Are travel costs for participants an allowable and expected part of the budget?
Yes. A key logistical requirement is participant access, including travel costs for attendees coming from The Bahamas Family Islands, which should be built into the budget and planning narrative.
Is a Business Expo required?
Yes. The summit must incorporate a Business Expo component so alumnae can showcase products and services, connect with potential customers or partners, and practice pitching or brand presentation in a real marketplace setting.
What kinds of business growth or scaling supports should be included?
Proposals must outline concrete opportunities for participants to scale their businesses. Examples mentioned include supports tied to exporting, product development, distribution, financing readiness, or operational scaling.
Are public-private partnerships encouraged?
Yes. The Embassy encourages applicants to propose public-private partnerships that can add expertise, mentorship, in-kind contributions, buyer connections, sponsorships, or other resources that extend the summit's impact beyond the two-day event.
What monitoring, evaluation, or feedback activities are required?
Applicants are expected to conduct pre- and post-summit surveys. Pre-summit surveys should gather input on desired topics in advance, and post-summit surveys should assess outcomes such as knowledge gained, connections made, and practical next steps for business growth.
Is cost share required?
No. Cost share is not required.
Can cost share improve an application?
Yes. Cost share is viewed favorably. Proposals that include matching funds, in-kind support, sponsorships, discounted services, or partner contributions may be more competitive if they clearly strengthen delivery and impact.
What does the Embassy want to see in a strong proposal?
Based on the opportunity description, the Embassy wants proposals that are specific and operational, provide a complete summit plan (agenda, structure, logistics), include a costed venue and equipment plan (within the equipment cap), present a marketing/outreach strategy, detail a six-speaker plan with a regional lineup and keynote, address participant travel (including Family Islands), include a Business Expo, outline concrete scaling opportunities for participants, and build in pre- and post-summit surveys to measure outcomes.
What audience is the summit designed to serve?
The summit is designed for AWE alumnae across the Caribbean, specifically women-led small and medium-sized businesses, with an emphasis on connecting the network regionally and helping participants move toward real business expansion opportunities.
What are the expected outcomes of the summit?
The opportunity description highlights outcomes such as stronger networks and connections among AWE alumnae, knowledge gained through peer learning, increased visibility and market exposure, partnerships formed, and practical next steps toward business growth beyond local markets.
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