The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata is offering the ‘East India Alumni Connect Grant’ for organizing a conference benefiting 50 U.S. Department of State exchange alumni in East India. The project aims to enhance the alumni community, focusing on professional and personal development through thematic breakout sessions related to U.S. foreign policy priorities. The grant includes sessions on entrepreneurship, gender, inclusion, regional connectivity, applying for State Department grants, and project development to strengthen U.S.-India relations. Closing date for proposals: Jul 29, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 306691
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | K-NOFO-18-110 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | East India Alumni Connect |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (PAS Kolkata) seeks proposals for a project titled “East India Alumni Connect.” Under this project the grantee will partner with PAS Kolkata to organize and implement a one-and-half-day conference for 50 U.S. Department of State exchange alumni. The conference will focus on strengthening of the alumni community in East India, and contribute to the professional and personal development of the participants. Breakout sessions will focus on thematic topics that support U.S. foreign policy priorities, including, but not limited to, entrepreneurship and innovation, gender, inclusion, and regional connectivity. The conference will also include a session on applying for, and managing a State Department grant, and a brainstorming session where alumni can develop projects that promote shared interests, benefit local communities, and enhance U.S.-India relations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S Consulate Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Kolkata
Email:Email: KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 306691 Full Announcement-k-NOFO-18-110 -> K-NOFO-18-110 Alumni Conference NOFO.pdf
Folder 306691 Other Supporting Documents-Suggested budget template -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Kolkata
Email: Email: KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | K-NOFO-18-110 | East India Alumni Connect | PKG00243498 | Jun 29, 2018 | Jul 29, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
306691 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
306691 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
306691 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
306691 SF424A-1.0.pdf
306691 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
306691 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
306691 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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