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TIGERS@Mekong - Promoting Technology Entrepreneurship in the Lower Mekong
The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) and the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI) of the U. S. Department of State are pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards to further public-private partnerships on technology entrepreneurship in the Lower Mekong sub-region (Burma,
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam).
Pending availability of funds, EAP and S/GPI anticipate providing up to $198,000 in the current fiscal year through one or more cooperative agreements in this field, with a period of performance of approximately 24 months.
Funding is available for projects that support high-growth entrepreneurs and improve startup ecosystems in the Lower Mekong sub-region.
Proposals should address two or more of the following priority program areas:
1. Entrepreneurial Education and Skills Development 2. Accelerate and Sustain Businesses 3. Ecosystem Development and Partnership Building 4. Promote Mentoring
Pending availability of funds, EAP and S/GPI anticipate providing up to $198,000 in the current fiscal year through one or more cooperative agreements in this field, with a period of performance of approximately 24 months.
Funding is available for projects that support high-growth entrepreneurs and improve startup ecosystems in the Lower Mekong sub-region.
Proposals should address two or more of the following priority program areas:
1. Entrepreneurial Education and Skills Development 2. Accelerate and Sustain Businesses 3. Ecosystem Development and Partnership Building 4. Promote Mentoring
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs
Estimated Funding: $198,000
Office: Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs
Estimated Funding: $198,000
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TIGERS@Mekong - Promoting Technology Entrepreneurship in the Lower Mekong
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, social enterprises and startup support organizations or comparable foreign organizations, foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations.
In order to apply for an award, all organizations must first: be registered in SAM.gov (formerly Central Contractor Registry); maintain an active registration with current information in SAM.gov; and obtain a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number, a 9-digit identifier.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=49654
Contact:
Grants.gov Contact CenterPhone Number: 1-800-518-4726Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.support@grants.gov
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Date Posted:
2014-06-23
Application Due Date:
2014-08-06
Archive Date:
2014-09-05
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