OpportunityTitle: TIGERS@Mekong - Promoting Technology Entrepreneurship in the Lower Mekong
CategoryExplanation: International Development/International Affairs
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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.
Description: 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 Development2. Accelerate and Sustain Businesses3. Ecosystem Development and Partnership Building4. Promote Mentoring
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CloseDateExplanation: Revised to allow applicants to apply via Grantsolutions as well