Promoting Gender Equality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Exchange Program

Promoting Gender Equality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Exchange Program is sponsored by U.S. Mission to Georgia (Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Promoting Gender Equality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Exchange Program Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DOS-GEO-18-CA-002-062218 Funding Opportunity Title:Promoting Gender Equality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Exchange Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Education Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:19.

900 -- AEECA/ESF PD Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 23, 2018 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 23, 2018 Archive Date:Aug 22, 2018 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 225,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations, public and private educational institutions, including TVET providers.

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## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. Mission to Georgia Description:The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce an open competition for an implementing partner for the Promoting Gender Equality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Exchange Program (1) to facilitate a clear understanding of key barriers to female participation in TVET and analyze their implications in women's employment and economic empowerment; (2) to provide practical tools and guidance on how to mainstream gender effectively into the TVET institutional structures, systems, programs and activities; and (3) to strengthen the capacity of TVET providers to overcome gender disparity in student recruitment and retention.

U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organiz ations, public and private educational institutions, including TVET providers, may submit proposals to manage a year-long project to support the professional development of the staff of select Georgian TVET institutions through a robust professional study tour at U.S. training centers, with site visits to the relevant TVET institutions, partners, and policymakers in the United States.

PAS intends to award a cooperative agreement for an estimated amount of $225,000 to defray the costs for the preliminary needs assessment trip to Georgia, followed by a three-week intensive study tour in the United States for up to 12 participants, and follow-up visit in Georgia for evaluation and further consultations. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.

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