Department of State

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity for a new program whose goal is to help female artisans develop a sustainable business collective, access international markets, and increase revenue. The program will support the following activities, with the goal of advancing economic empowerment for women and girls in Timor-Leste: • Modernize local skills and develop business practices for artisan weavers in Timor-Leste; • Develop a united, organized collective for women weavers; • Identify new markets and develop strategies for international market access; • As part of the collective development, support a scholarship and internship program for girls; • Sub-grants to local organizations working to empower women through economic opportunity in the artisan industry.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

Grants.gov Customer Service Center at 1-800-518-4726
support@grants.gov