Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008754
The grant opportunity titled "Elevating Women Science and Technology Entrepreneurs and Women-Focused Startups in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Member Economies" is a U.S. Department of State funding call designed to advance U.S. economic security goals by investing in women-led innovation and entrepreneurship. It sits within the broader Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative, which focuses on strengthening the skills, networks, and long-term success of emerging science and technology entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries, while also improving the innovation ecosystems around them. The program aligns with U.S. priorities tied to gender equity and equality, specifically referencing goals reflected in the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, and it emphasizes practical, capacity-building support that helps women innovators turn technical ideas into viable businesses and scalable startups.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would typically carry out the project with substantial involvement from the U.S. government in areas like planning, coordination, or oversight. The funding activity category is listed under science and technology and other research and development, reflecting its focus on innovation-driven entrepreneurship rather than traditional social programs alone. The issuing agency is the Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Management, and the award is tied to CFDA number 19.017.
In terms of who the program is meant to reach, the focus is on women science and technology entrepreneurs and women-focused startups operating in APEC member economies, with a defined set of GIST priority countries highlighted for this specific award. Those priority countries are Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The intent is to concentrate support where it can have outsized impact: markets where entrepreneurship ecosystems are growing but still face constraints, and where women founders often encounter persistent barriers such as limited access to investment, mentorship, networks, and commercialization pathways.
The solicitation is open in terms of eligible applicants, described as "unrestricted," meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets any additional eligibility conditions contained in the full text of the announcement. That openness typically allows participation from nonprofits, universities, private sector entities, and other organizations capable of delivering entrepreneurship programming at an international scale, especially those with experience running accelerators, mentorship networks, investor engagement efforts, and ecosystem-building activities.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity anticipated a single award with an award ceiling of $345,625. The opportunity was created on March 22, 2022, with an original closing date of May 19, 2022. Overall, the grant is structured as a targeted, one-recipient project intended to produce a cohesive program model rather than many small, disconnected awards, with the goal of delivering measurable support to women entrepreneurs and strengthening the broader innovation environments in the specified priority economies.Apply for SFOP0008754
- The Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Management in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Elevating Women Science and Technology Entrepreneurs and Women-Focused Startups in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Member Economies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2022. (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 $345,625.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Elevating Women Science and Technology Entrepreneurs and Women-Focused Startups in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Member Economies."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this funding?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Management.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to advance U.S. economic security goals by investing in women-led innovation and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on practical, capacity-building support that helps women innovators turn technical ideas into viable businesses and scalable startups.
How does this opportunity relate to the GIST initiative?
This grant sits within the broader Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative, which focuses on strengthening skills, networks, and long-term success of emerging science and technology entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries, while also improving the innovation ecosystems around them.
What types of activities does the program emphasize?
Based on the description, the program emphasizes hands-on entrepreneurship capacity building for women innovators, and ecosystem-strengthening activities that improve networks, mentorship, commercialization pathways, and long-term startup success.
Who is the intended target audience or beneficiaries?
The intended beneficiaries are women science and technology entrepreneurs and women-focused startups operating in APEC member economies, with a specific emphasis on a defined set of GIST priority countries for this award.
Which countries are prioritized for this specific award?
The GIST priority countries highlighted for this award are Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Is the program limited only to those priority countries?
The opportunity describes a focus on women entrepreneurs in APEC member economies and highlights a defined set of GIST priority countries for this specific award. The description indicates an intent to concentrate support in those priority economies.
Why does the opportunity focus on women entrepreneurs?
The program aligns with U.S. priorities tied to gender equity and equality, referencing goals reflected in the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. It also notes persistent barriers women founders often face, such as limited access to investment, mentorship, networks, and commercialization pathways.
What type of award is being offered?
This is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically means the recipient carries out the project with substantial involvement from the U.S. government, such as participation in planning, coordination, or oversight.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed under science and technology and other research and development, reflecting a focus on innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
Is there a CFDA number associated with this award?
Yes. The award is tied to CFDA number 19.017.
Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation is described as "unrestricted," meaning any type of entity may apply, as long as it meets any additional eligibility conditions contained in the full text of the announcement.
What kinds of organizations might be competitive applicants based on the description?
The description suggests the opportunity is suitable for organizations capable of delivering entrepreneurship programming at an international scale, including those with experience running accelerators, mentorship networks, investor engagement efforts, and ecosystem-building activities (for example, nonprofits, universities, private sector entities, and other organizations).
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $345,625.
Is the funding intended to support multiple smaller projects or one cohesive project?
The grant is described as a targeted, one-recipient project intended to produce a cohesive program model rather than many small, disconnected awards.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 22, 2022.
What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was May 19, 2022.
What broader outcomes is the program aiming to achieve?
Beyond direct support to women entrepreneurs, the program aims to strengthen the broader innovation environments in the specified priority economies by improving access to networks, mentorship, investment-related pathways, and commercialization support.
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