Entrepreneurship Programs

 

The U.S. Embassy is seeking program proposals between 12-24 months to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in Pakistan and to connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship can create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity. Proposals would provide training and mentoring to current and potential entrepreneurs, share and institutionalize lessons learned from successful entrepreneurs, and highlight and connect successful U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Programs Goals: 1. Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Create programs committed to promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, with an emphasis on scalable, high-growth potential startup ventures, which help contribute to job creation and economic growth in Pakistan. 2. Increase People-to-People Ties Between the United States and Pakistan: Proposals should develop stronger ties between the people of the United States and Pakistan, through shared information, experiences, exchanges, and expertise. 3. Strengthen Local Capacity: Proposals should help organizations pilot programs; expand and replicate entrepreneurial activities and programs that will catalyze the growth of successful businesses, industries, and communities; enhance intellectual property rights; encourage academic and business sector reforms; and increase trade and knowledge of how to access both local and international markets.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 05/01/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
SCAISB-14-AW-004-SCA-011314
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Pakistan
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement, Grant
Other Categories
Public Diplomacy
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organizationÂ’s proposal.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
04/01/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Katherine Malarkey, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Islamabad
E-mail Address
USINFOISB@State.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$0.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $500,000.00

 


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