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Detected on: May 9, 2025

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⏱️ Before: Mar 15, 2025
ABOUT YOU

🏦 Structure Profile:

NGO
Academy
Community-Based Organization
Social Enterprise

📍 Location:

Asia
Latin America
Eastern Europe
Africa

🌍 Impact:

Women Empowerement

🦾 Technologies:

BioTech
DigitalHeath
AI

🚀 Technical Readiness:

TRL 1–3 (Idea, Concept, Pilot-level; Early-stage social initiatives)

🌍 AWIU Global Micro-Grants

Empowering Women, Transforming Communities

The American Women for International Understanding (AWIU) offers Global Micro-Grants to support grassroots, women-led initiatives in low- and middle-income countries. These grants aim to foster education, health, and entrepreneurial development, contributing to the advancement of women worldwide.

💡 Key Features

  • Grant Amount: Up to $3,000 USD per project.

  • Focus Areas: Education, Health, Entrepreneurship.

  • Project Criteria:

📅 Application Timeline

  • 2025 Grant Cycle: Applications are currently closed.

  • Note: AWIU does not accept funding requests outside of the official grant cycle.

🌟 Impact Snapshot

  • Total Awarded: Over $512,000 in micro-grants (1991–2023).

  • Global Reach: Projects funded in 100+ countries.

  • Success Stories: Initiatives like sewing cooperatives, bicycle access for schoolgirls, and sustainable farming projects have been supported.

For more information and to stay updated on future grant opportunities, visit the AWIU Global Micro-Grants page.