Opportunity Information: Apply for SBR25017CA0005
The Afro Entrepreneurship Mentoring Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity announced by the United States Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, to support the creation and rollout of an entrepreneurship mentoring initiative based in Sao Paulo. The award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the Embassy expects to stay actively involved with the recipient during implementation rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal engagement. The program sits within a community development focus and is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
The Embassy is offering up to USD 60,000 in FY2017 funding for a project period of no more than two years, with a preliminary start date of November 20, 2017. Only one award is anticipated under this specific notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). At the same time, the announcement leaves room for the initiative to continue beyond the initial term: if the exchange is viewed as successful by both parties and funding is available, the Embassy may agree to renew the NOFO for up to two additional years, effectively allowing the effort to be extended.
Programmatically, the central goal is to develop and implement a mentoring program that connects Afro-Brazilian entrepreneurs with African American entrepreneurs. The intent is to build capacity and practical business skills through mentorship and targeted activities that address common growth barriers and scaling needs. The NOFO specifically highlights several focus areas for capacity building, including market development strategies, technology, access to capital, job creation, and management practices. In practical terms, competitive proposals would be expected to outline how the mentoring relationships will be formed and maintained, what kinds of structured trainings or exchanges will be delivered, and how participants will gain concrete tools and networks that support business growth.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as SBR25017CA0005 and was posted July 31, 2017, with an original application deadline of September 1, 2017. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional details expected in the full eligibility section of the NOFO. Finally, the Embassy explicitly retains discretion over whether to fund any applications at all and, if it does make an award, what the final funding level will be up to the USD 60,000 ceiling.Apply for SBR25017CA0005
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Brazil in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afro Entrepreneurship Mentoring Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 01, 2017. (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 $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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