Opportunity Information: Apply for EMB YAOUNDE PDS AWE FY24 03
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 Cameroon grant opportunity is a U.S. Embassy in Cameroon (U.S. Mission to Cameroon) funding call for one organization to design and run the 2024 edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Cameroon. AWE is a U.S. Department of State initiative implemented worldwide to advance gender equity by expanding womens economic opportunity, helping women entrepreneurs gain practical business knowledge, strengthen their networks, and improve access to resources that support business launch and growth. In Cameroon, the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section in Yaounde is seeking proposals for a three-month program to be delivered in summer or fall 2024 for a cohort of 40 Cameroonian women social entrepreneurs, using a hybrid approach that blends U.S.-based online entrepreneurship coursework with locally delivered mentorship, facilitation, and in-person learning experiences.
The program is designed around several core objectives. It aims to equip participants with concrete skills and tools drawn from both U.S. entrepreneurship content and locally relevant Cameroonian training materials, with a focus on building sustainable businesses that can scale. A strong emphasis is placed on deepening participants understanding of social enterprise models, meaning businesses that intentionally combine revenue generation with measurable social impact. Another central goal is to increase womens economic participation by strengthening womens capacity to create and expand women-led businesses, while also enabling participants to promote economic opportunities for other women through their work. Finally, the program is expected to build lasting networks by connecting women entrepreneurs with peers, mentors, and potential investors, reinforcing partnerships that can support womens businesses beyond the training period.
Proposed projects are expected to follow a three-phase structure. Phase 1 focuses on development and recruitment, where the implementing organization creates the curriculum and training materials, and also identifies, recruits, and prepares facilitators and mentors. The Embassy encourages drawing these facilitators and mentors from U.S. government alumni communities, the American Chamber of Commerce, and the African Womens Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) network, reflecting a preference for leveraging existing professional and alumni ecosystems. This phase also includes outreach and competitive recruitment of participants nationwide, plus the production of a facilitation guide that business incubators and social entrepreneurs can use to support womens economic empowerment. Applicants must clearly describe their recruitment strategy and explain how the Embassy will be involved in recruitment and other key program moments.
Phase 2 covers training delivery for the cohort. It begins with a three-day AWE bootcamp and official launch ceremony in Yaounde, setting the tone and expectations for the program. The main instructional component then combines weekly virtual or in-person touchpoints that guide participants through one of the U.S. online learning platforms: DreamBuilder or the Thunderbird 100 Million Learners courses. These sessions are meant to help participants troubleshoot real business challenges, exchange best practices, and receive ongoing feedback from facilitators. Importantly, the online curriculum is not intended to stand alone; proposals should include localized content and complementary activities that make the training more relevant to the Cameroonian context. The Embassy encourages interactive learning formats such as workshops, case studies, field visits, and other hands-on experiences, along with deliberate efforts to build peer-to-peer support so participants form a collaborative community rather than just completing a course individually.
Phase 3 is a capstone milestone event focused on investment readiness and access to capital. The implementing organization will host a two-day final gathering in Douala themed around a "Womens Investment Network," bringing together AWE participants and alumnae to showcase their enterprises, connect with potential investors, and increase exposure to funding opportunities. The agenda is expected to address the specific barriers women entrepreneurs face when seeking investment, and to actively involve potential investors who can provide pathways to financing. A pitch competition is a key recommended feature, allowing selected participants and alumnae to present business plans to an investor panel. The Embassy also calls for a social media campaign to highlight success stories from AWE, reinforcing visibility and broader public diplomacy impact. Applicants are encouraged to propose realistic follow-on ideas that could sustain momentum after the program ends, while noting that the award itself will not pay for post-program activities unless additional funding is secured separately.
The target audience for the 2024 cohort is clearly defined: 40 Cameroonian women entrepreneurs residing in Cameroon, recruited competitively from all 10 regions. Participants should have 2 to 5 years of business experience and must be comfortable using computers with reliable internet access, reflecting the hybrid nature of the training. The opportunity particularly targets women who own social enterprises or operate businesses linked to professional development, business incubation, or startup support for women, indicating that the program is looking for participants whose enterprises can create ripple effects by supporting other women entrepreneurs as well.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity issued under a cooperative agreement, meaning the Embassy is likely to have an active role during implementation compared to a standard grant. The funding opportunity number is EMB YAOUNDE PDS AWE FY24 03, with a CFDA (Assistance Listing) number of 19.022. The award ceiling is $38,000, and the Embassy expects to make one award. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions such as registered non-profit organizations (including NGOs, community associations, and think tanks), U.S. government exchange alumni, non-profit media organizations, professional trade organizations, and educational institutions (both non-profit/governmental and private). The original application closing date listed for this opportunity was January 6, 2024, and the posting indicates it was created on December 6, 2023.Apply for EMB YAOUNDE PDS AWE FY24 03
- The U.S. Mission to Cameroon in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 Cameroon" 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 2023-12-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-01-06. (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 $38,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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