Opportunity Information: Apply for PASCNB NOFO FY21 03
The Women s Economic Empowerment Mentorship Program is a U.S. Embassy in Australia funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Australia) that supports a mentorship initiative aimed at building the skills, confidence, and professional networks of emerging Australian women entrepreneurs while also strengthening participants understanding of the U.S.-Australia economic relationship. The opportunity was framed in the context of COVID-19 recovery, noting that women have experienced disproportionate economic impacts during the pandemic and that expanding women s economic participation is central to long-term stability and growth. It also emphasizes that the United States is a major source of foreign investment in Australia and that entrepreneurship on both sides of the Pacific underpins many of these economic ties, making entrepreneurial capacity and cross-border connections especially valuable as both countries work to rebuild and expand their economies.
At its core, the program is designed to connect a diverse cohort of Australian women entrepreneurs, specifically those aged 20 to 30, with established American women business leaders who can serve as mentors. The goal is practical and forward-looking: help early-stage entrepreneurs develop the capabilities and relationships they need to launch, grow, or refine business ventures, and simultaneously expose them to concrete opportunities for collaboration and partnership between Australian and American companies, business associations, and NGOs. The expected results focus on measurable improvements in participants readiness to participate fully in the economy, including stronger entrepreneurial skills, expanded professional networks, and a clearer understanding of how the U.S.-Australia economic partnership functions and where new cooperation could occur.
The main activities envisioned include structured mentoring, training, and networking sessions that build entrepreneurial know-how and professional connections while weaving in content about the bilateral economic relationship. The embassy leaves the program length and delivery format flexible, but it explicitly advises that the project should not be centered on international travel due to COVID-related restrictions, implying that virtual or locally delivered components are preferred and that applicants should design a workable, resilient format that can operate under public health constraints.
To evaluate performance, the opportunity suggests several indicators that applicants can use to demonstrate impact. These include the number of Australian participants recruited, the number of mentor-mentee connections created between Australians and Americans, and the number and duration of mentoring, training, or networking sessions delivered. It also highlights outcome-oriented measures, such as changes in participants self-reported confidence or attitudes about their own entrepreneurial skills and shifts in their understanding or perceptions of the U.S.-Australia economic relationship. Applicants are required to clearly define the intended audience (centered on women entrepreneurs aged 20 to 30) and estimate reach not only through direct participation but also, where possible, broader indirect reach through social media or traditional media.
From an administrative standpoint, the award instrument can be either a grant or a cooperative agreement, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding. Eligible applicants are broad and include state, county, and city or township governments; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in the non-501(c)(3) category). The opportunity listed a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $35,000 with one expected award. The posting information shows a creation date of December 23, 2020 and an original application closing date of February 26, 2021, indicating it was a time-bound competition released for that funding cycle.Apply for PASCNB NOFO FY21 03
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Australia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women’s Economic Empowerment Mentorship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 23, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 26, 2021. (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 $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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