The ScaleUp Bolivia grant aims to help informal businesses in Bolivia become formal, which means officially registered and compliant with local laws. This will help them access more resources and opportunities, like credit and partnerships with U.S. companies. The program will provide education and support to 100 entrepreneurs, aiming to formalize at least 40 businesses and establish U.S. partnerships for 20 of them within a year.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can help informal Bolivian entrepreneurs transition into the formal economy. These entrepreneurs are typically small business owners in sectors like retail, food services, construction, and personal services who need guidance on formalization processes.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to align with U.S. Embassy's program themes and objectives
- Inability to manage logistics and participant outreach effectively
- Lack of experience in providing business education and formalization support
- Failure to submit required financial and programmatic reports
- Inability to establish partnerships with U.S. suppliers or technology providers
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Plan for participant recruitment and selection
- Outline of program themes and key speakers
- Strategy for establishing U.S. commercial partnerships
- Plan for collaborating with Bolivian institutions
- Performance tracking system
- Financial management tools
- Reports on participant engagement and program performance
- Branding and outreach materials
Cautions
- The U.S. Embassy will be heavily involved in the program implementation.
- The grant requires establishing commercial relationships with U.S. companies.
- There is a need for substantial collaboration with Bolivian institutions.
- The program must align with U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy objectives.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted, meaning any type of organization that can effectively implement the program and meet its objectives can apply. This includes non-profits, educational institutions, and private sector entities capable of supporting business formalization and U.S. partnerships.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can help informal Bolivian entrepreneurs transition into the formal economy. These entrepreneurs are typically small business owners in sectors like retail, food services, construction, and personal services who need guidance on formalization processes.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to align with U.S. Embassy's program themes and objectives
- Inability to manage logistics and participant outreach effectively
- Lack of experience in providing business education and formalization support
- Failure to submit required financial and programmatic reports
- Inability to establish partnerships with U.S. suppliers or technology providers
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to design and implement program activities, manage logistics, recruit participants, coordinate events, and establish partnerships. They are also for tracking program performance and ensuring the program aligns with U.S. Embassy objectives.
Total Program Funding
$40,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(18 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization in the required federal systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Plan participant recruitment and selection process
- Identify potential U.S. partners for commercial relationships
- Draft program themes and identify key speakers
- Establish a system for tracking participant engagement
- Prepare branding and outreach materials
- Coordinate with Bolivian tax authorities and municipal governments
- Submit all required documents by the application deadline