The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata is offering a grant opportunity to host the fourth ‘Trafficking in Persons Conclave’ in Ranchi, Jharkhand. This conference aims to strengthen partnerships in combating human trafficking, especially in the vulnerable state of Jharkhand. The selected organization will coordinate with key stakeholders to develop an agenda, invite speakers, and manage logistics for the two-day conclave. The grant focuses on enhancing networking among anti-trafficking partners in Bihar/Jharkhand and North/West India, as well as border countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Burma. Topics will cover various issues related to human trafficking, child protection, coordination among relevant entities, and CSR’s role in addressing exploitative labor practices. Proposal deadline: Dec 01, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 264648
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KRFP15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata TIP Conclave 4 Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 11, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 01, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will host the fourth Trafficking in Persons Conclave in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to reinforce its commitment to combat human trafficking. The first two conclaves were held in Kolkata in 2012, followed by the third international conclave in Guwahati in 2013, have helped secure Kolkata Consulates position as a key partner in strengthening the anti-trafficking movement at the regional level as part of our common efforts to eliminate trafficking in persons globally. Having worked in close association with the government, police, business, civil society and the NGO sectors in West Bengal and the North Eastern states, Consulate Kolkata would now like to strengthen partnerships in the Bihar- Jharkhand belt. Trafficking in Jharkhand has increased threefold in the past three years, according to data released by the Indian Social Welfare, Women and Children Development Department that works on behalf of rescued persons. In recent years, the state of Jharkhand has emerged as a vulnerable state for trafficking of women and children for forced labor and slavery. Thousands of children from Jharkhand are traded and trafficked by placement agencies to domestic homes in Delhi and other Indian cities. Abject poverty, illiteracy, ignorance, difficult access areas, shrinking land holding by the local populace, network of placement agencies and, most importantly, the vulnerability of the tribal population has been cited as the main reasons for large-scale safe and unsafe migration from Jharkhand to other cities. The proposed two-day Conclave will address the lack of coordinated efforts in addressing this problem by bringing together key stakeholders from NGOs, government, business houses, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and the legal fraternity to encourage increased networking and cooperation to tackle this growing menace. The U.S. Consulate Kolkata seeks applications from a valid U.S. or Indian organization to organize and execute this conclave (refer to Section IV). In case the applicant is an organization from the U.S, they will have to choose and work in close partnership with a local partner/sub-awardee. The awardee will work together with key stakeholders at the regional, national and international level to develop an agenda, invite local and international speakers and manage all logistics for the conference. One significant purpose of this cooperative agreement is to strengthen networking among the anti-TIP partners between Bihar/Jharkhand (which is the source) and North and West India (which are the destinations).The Conclave will also continue to strengthen networking with the border countries of India, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma.Proposals should be based on the framework of a two-day conference to include a networking reception and not more than ten panels/ discussions featuring a maximum of 50 speakers/presenters. The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will also work separately to secure funding for a U.S. anti -TIP expert whose participation will bring in a global perspective. The awardee will invite appropriate local participants from cities including but not limited to Ranchi, Jharkhand, Patna, Bihar, Kolkata and Delhi, representatives from Northeast states, and appropriate representation from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma- approximately 100 people, including but not limited to, government officials, police, judiciary, prosecutors and the legal fraternity, business people, and local and international NGOs. The awardee must receive approval from the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on the final list of invited participants and the media strategy to amplify the impact of this conclave. Topics for the conference should include, but are not limited to, domestic and bonded labor trafficking, child protection issues, timely coordination between anti human trafficking units, NGOs, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary, and the role of CSR in addressing exploitative child labor issues and developing marketable skills for the vulnerable community. (Please refer full announcement for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section Email:KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extended closing date. | Nov 13, 2014 | |
| Closing date changed. | Nov 13, 2014 | |
| Closing date extended. | Oct 14, 2014 | |
| Changed closing date. | Oct 14, 2014 | |
| Sep 11, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KRFP15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata TIP Conclave 4 Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 11, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 01, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will host the fourth Trafficking in Persons Conclave in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to reinforce its commitment to combat human trafficking. The first two conclaves were held in Kolkata in 2012, followed by the third international conclave in Guwahati in 2013, have helped secure Kolkata Consulates position as a key partner in strengthening the anti-trafficking movement at the regional level as part of our common efforts to eliminate trafficking in persons globally. Having worked in close association with the government, police, business, civil society and the NGO sectors in West Bengal and the North Eastern states, Consulate Kolkata would now like to strengthen partnerships in the Bihar- Jharkhand belt. Trafficking in Jharkhand has increased threefold in the past three years, according to data released by the Indian Social Welfare, Women and Children Development Department that works on behalf of rescued persons. In recent years, the state of Jharkhand has emerged as a vulnerable state for trafficking of women and children for forced labor and slavery. Thousands of children from Jharkhand are traded and trafficked by placement agencies to domestic homes in Delhi and other Indian cities. Abject poverty, illiteracy, ignorance, difficult access areas, shrinking land holding by the local populace, network of placement agencies and, most importantly, the vulnerability of the tribal population has been cited as the main reasons for large-scale safe and unsafe migration from Jharkhand to other cities. The proposed two-day Conclave will address the lack of coordinated efforts in addressing this problem by bringing together key stakeholders from NGOs, government, business houses, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and the legal fraternity to encourage increased networking and cooperation to tackle this growing menace. The U.S. Consulate Kolkata seeks applications from a valid U.S. or Indian organization to organize and execute this conclave (refer to Section IV). In case the applicant is an organization from the U.S, they will have to choose and work in close partnership with a local partner/sub-awardee. The awardee will work together with key stakeholders at the regional, national and international level to develop an agenda, invite local and international speakers and manage all logistics for the conference. One significant purpose of this cooperative agreement is to strengthen networking among the anti-TIP partners between Bihar/Jharkhand (which is the source) and North and West India (which are the destinations).The Conclave will also continue to strengthen networking with the border countries of India, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma.Proposals should be based on the framework of a two-day conference to include a networking reception and not more than ten panels/ discussions featuring a maximum of 50 speakers/presenters. The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will also work separately to secure funding for a U.S. anti -TIP expert whose participation will bring in a global perspective. The awardee will invite appropriate local participants from cities including but not limited to Ranchi, Jharkhand, Patna, Bihar, Kolkata and Delhi, representatives from Northeast states, and appropriate representation from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma- approximately 100 people, including but not limited to, government officials, police, judiciary, prosecutors and the legal fraternity, business people, and local and international NGOs. The awardee must receive approval from the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on the final list of invited participants and the media strategy to amplify the impact of this conclave. Topics for the conference should include, but are not limited to, domestic and bonded labor trafficking, child protection issues, timely coordination between anti human trafficking units, NGOs, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary, and the role of CSR in addressing exploitative child labor issues and developing marketable skills for the vulnerable community. (Please refer full announcement for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section Email:KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KRFP15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata TIP Conclave 4 Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will host the fourth Trafficking in Persons Conclave in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to reinforce its commitment to combat human trafficking. The first two conclaves were held in Kolkata in 2012, followed by the third international conclave in Guwahati in 2013, have helped secure Kolkata Consulates position as a key partner in strengthening the anti-trafficking movement at the regional level as part of our common efforts to eliminate trafficking in persons globally. Having worked in close association with the government, police, business, civil society and the NGO sectors in West Bengal and the North Eastern states, Consulate Kolkata would now like to strengthen partnerships in the Bihar- Jharkhand belt. Trafficking in Jharkhand has increased threefold in the past three years, according to data released by the Indian Social Welfare, Women and Children Development Department that works on behalf of rescued persons. In recent years, the state of Jharkhand has emerged as a vulnerable state for trafficking of women and children for forced labor and slavery. Thousands of children from Jharkhand are traded and trafficked by placement agencies to domestic homes in Delhi and other Indian cities. Abject poverty, illiteracy, ignorance, difficult access areas, shrinking land holding by the local populace, network of placement agencies and, most importantly, the vulnerability of the tribal population has been cited as the main reasons for large-scale safe and unsafe migration from Jharkhand to other cities. The proposed two-day Conclave will address the lack of coordinated efforts in addressing this problem by bringing together key stakeholders from NGOs, government, business houses, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and the legal fraternity to encourage increased networking and cooperation to tackle this growing menace. The U.S. Consulate Kolkata seeks applications from a valid U.S. or Indian organization to organize and execute this conclave (refer to Section IV). In case the applicant is an organization from the U.S, they will have to choose and work in close partnership with a local partner/sub-awardee. The awardee will work together with key stakeholders at the regional, national and international level to develop an agenda, invite local and international speakers and manage all logistics for the conference. One significant purpose of this cooperative agreement is to strengthen networking among the anti-TIP partners between Bihar/Jharkhand (which is the source) and North and West India (which are the destinations).The Conclave will also continue to strengthen networking with the border countries of India, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma.Proposals should be based on the framework of a two-day conference to include a networking reception and not more than ten panels/ discussions featuring a maximum of 50 speakers/presenters. The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will also work separately to secure funding for a U.S. anti -TIP expert whose participation will bring in a global perspective. The awardee will invite appropriate local participants from cities including but not limited to Ranchi, Jharkhand, Patna, Bihar, Kolkata and Delhi, representatives from Northeast states, and appropriate representation from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma- approximately 100 people, including but not limited to, government officials, police, judiciary, prosecutors and the legal fraternity, business people, and local and international NGOs. The awardee must receive approval from the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on the final list of invited participants and the media strategy to amplify the impact of this conclave. Topics for the conference should include, but are not limited to, domestic and bonded labor trafficking, child protection issues, timely coordination between anti human trafficking units, NGOs, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary, and the role of CSR in addressing exploitative child labor issues and developing marketable skills for the vulnerable community. (Please refer full announcement for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section Email:KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KRFP15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata TIP Conclave 4 Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 15, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will host the fourth Trafficking in Persons Conclave in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to reinforce its commitment to combat human trafficking. The first two conclaves were held in Kolkata in 2012, followed by the third international conclave in Guwahati in 2013, have helped secure Kolkata Consulates position as a key partner in strengthening the anti-trafficking movement at the regional level as part of our common efforts to eliminate trafficking in persons globally. Having worked in close association with the government, police, business, civil society and the NGO sectors in West Bengal and the North Eastern states, Consulate Kolkata would now like to strengthen partnerships in the Bihar- Jharkhand belt. Trafficking in Jharkhand has increased threefold in the past three years, according to data released by the Indian Social Welfare, Women and Children Development Department that works on behalf of rescued persons. In recent years, the state of Jharkhand has emerged as a vulnerable state for trafficking of women and children for forced labor and slavery. Thousands of children from Jharkhand are traded and trafficked by placement agencies to domestic homes in Delhi and other Indian cities. Abject poverty, illiteracy, ignorance, difficult access areas, shrinking land holding by the local populace, network of placement agencies and, most importantly, the vulnerability of the tribal population has been cited as the main reasons for large-scale safe and unsafe migration from Jharkhand to other cities. The proposed two-day Conclave will address the lack of coordinated efforts in addressing this problem by bringing together key stakeholders from NGOs, government, business houses, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and the legal fraternity to encourage increased networking and cooperation to tackle this growing menace. The U.S. Consulate Kolkata seeks applications from a valid U.S. or Indian organization to organize and execute this conclave (refer to Section IV). In case the applicant is an organization from the U.S, they will have to choose and work in close partnership with a local partner/sub-awardee. The awardee will work together with key stakeholders at the regional, national and international level to develop an agenda, invite local and international speakers and manage all logistics for the conference. One significant purpose of this cooperative agreement is to strengthen networking among the anti-TIP partners between Bihar/Jharkhand (which is the source) and North and West India (which are the destinations).The Conclave will also continue to strengthen networking with the border countries of India, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma.Proposals should be based on the framework of a two-day conference to include a networking reception and not more than ten panels/ discussions featuring a maximum of 50 speakers/presenters. The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will also work separately to secure funding for a U.S. anti -TIP expert whose participation will bring in a global perspective. The awardee will invite appropriate local participants from cities including but not limited to Ranchi, Jharkhand, Patna, Bihar, Kolkata and Delhi, representatives from Northeast states, and appropriate representation from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma- approximately 100 people, including but not limited to, government officials, police, judiciary, prosecutors and the legal fraternity, business people, and local and international NGOs. The awardee must receive approval from the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on the final list of invited participants and the media strategy to amplify the impact of this conclave. Topics for the conference should include, but are not limited to, domestic and bonded labor trafficking, child protection issues, timely coordination between anti human trafficking units, NGOs, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary, and the role of CSR in addressing exploitative child labor issues and developing marketable skills for the vulnerable community. (Please refer full announcement for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section Email:KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KRFP15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata TIP Conclave 4 Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will host the fourth Trafficking in Persons Conclave in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to reinforce its commitment to combat human trafficking. The first two conclaves were held in Kolkata in 2012, followed by the third international conclave in Guwahati in 2013, have helped secure Kolkata Consulates position as a key partner in strengthening the anti-trafficking movement at the regional level as part of our common efforts to eliminate trafficking in persons globally. Having worked in close association with the government, police, business, civil society and the NGO sectors in West Bengal and the North Eastern states, Consulate Kolkata would now like to strengthen partnerships in the Bihar- Jharkhand belt. Trafficking in Jharkhand has increased threefold in the past three years, according to data released by the Indian Social Welfare, Women and Children Development Department that works on behalf of rescued persons. In recent years, the state of Jharkhand has emerged as a vulnerable state for trafficking of women and children for forced labor and slavery. Thousands of children from Jharkhand are traded and trafficked by placement agencies to domestic homes in Delhi and other Indian cities. Abject poverty, illiteracy, ignorance, difficult access areas, shrinking land holding by the local populace, network of placement agencies and, most importantly, the vulnerability of the tribal population has been cited as the main reasons for large-scale safe and unsafe migration from Jharkhand to other cities. The proposed two-day Conclave will address the lack of coordinated efforts in addressing this problem by bringing together key stakeholders from NGOs, government, business houses, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and the legal fraternity to encourage increased networking and cooperation to tackle this growing menace. The U.S. Consulate Kolkata seeks applications from a valid U.S. or Indian organization to organize and execute this conclave (refer to Section IV). In case the applicant is an organization from the U.S, they will have to choose and work in close partnership with a local partner/sub-awardee. The awardee will work together with key stakeholders at the regional, national and international level to develop an agenda, invite local and international speakers and manage all logistics for the conference. One significant purpose of this cooperative agreement is to strengthen networking among the anti-TIP partners between Bihar/Jharkhand (which is the source) and North and West India (which are the destinations).The Conclave will also continue to strengthen networking with the border countries of India, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma.Proposals should be based on the framework of a two-day conference to include a networking reception and not more than ten panels/ discussions featuring a maximum of 50 speakers/presenters. The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will also work separately to secure funding for a U.S. anti -TIP expert whose participation will bring in a global perspective. The awardee will invite appropriate local participants from cities including but not limited to Ranchi, Jharkhand, Patna, Bihar, Kolkata and Delhi, representatives from Northeast states, and appropriate representation from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma- approximately 100 people, including but not limited to, government officials, police, judiciary, prosecutors and the legal fraternity, business people, and local and international NGOs. The awardee must receive approval from the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on the final list of invited participants and the media strategy to amplify the impact of this conclave. Topics for the conference should include, but are not limited to, domestic and bonded labor trafficking, child protection issues, timely coordination between anti human trafficking units, NGOs, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary, and the role of CSR in addressing exploitative child labor issues and developing marketable skills for the vulnerable community. (Please refer full announcement for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section Email:KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KRFP15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata TIP Conclave 4 Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 11, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 10, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will host the fourth Trafficking in Persons Conclave in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to reinforce its commitment to combat human trafficking. The first two conclaves were held in Kolkata in 2012, followed by the third international conclave in Guwahati in 2013, have helped secure Kolkata Consulates position as a key partner in strengthening the anti-trafficking movement at the regional level as part of our common efforts to eliminate trafficking in persons globally. Having worked in close association with the government, police, business, civil society and the NGO sectors in West Bengal and the North Eastern states, Consulate Kolkata would now like to strengthen partnerships in the Bihar- Jharkhand belt. Trafficking in Jharkhand has increased threefold in the past three years, according to data released by the Indian Social Welfare, Women and Children Development Department that works on behalf of rescued persons. In recent years, the state of Jharkhand has emerged as a vulnerable state for trafficking of women and children for forced labor and slavery. Thousands of children from Jharkhand are traded and trafficked by placement agencies to domestic homes in Delhi and other Indian cities. Abject poverty, illiteracy, ignorance, difficult access areas, shrinking land holding by the local populace, network of placement agencies and, most importantly, the vulnerability of the tribal population has been cited as the main reasons for large-scale safe and unsafe migration from Jharkhand to other cities. The proposed two-day Conclave will address the lack of coordinated efforts in addressing this problem by bringing together key stakeholders from NGOs, government, business houses, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and the legal fraternity to encourage increased networking and cooperation to tackle this growing menace. The U.S. Consulate Kolkata seeks applications from a valid U.S. or Indian organization to organize and execute this conclave (refer to Section IV). In case the applicant is an organization from the U.S, they will have to choose and work in close partnership with a local partner/sub-awardee. The awardee will work together with key stakeholders at the regional, national and international level to develop an agenda, invite local and international speakers and manage all logistics for the conference. One significant purpose of this cooperative agreement is to strengthen networking among the anti-TIP partners between Bihar/Jharkhand (which is the source) and North and West India (which are the destinations).The Conclave will also continue to strengthen networking with the border countries of India, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma. Proposals should be based on the framework of a two-day conference to include a networking reception and not more than ten panels/ discussions featuring a maximum of 50 speakers/presenters. The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata will also work separately to secure funding for a U.S. anti -TIP expert whose participation will bring in a global perspective. The awardee will invite appropriate local participants from cities including but not limited to Ranchi, Jharkhand, Patna, Bihar, Kolkata and Delhi, representatives from Northeast states, and appropriate representation from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma- approximately 100 people, including but not limited to, government officials, police, judiciary, prosecutors and the legal fraternity, business people, and local and international NGOs. The awardee must receive approval from the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on the final list of invited participants and the media strategy to amplify the impact of this conclave. Topics for the conference should include, but are not limited to, domestic and bonded labor trafficking, child protection issues, timely coordination between anti human trafficking units, NGOs, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary, and the role of CSR in addressing exploitative child labor issues and developing marketable skills for the vulnerable community. (Please refer full announcement for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section Email:KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
Related Documents
Folder 264648 Full Announcement-1 -> KRFP15-01 – TIP Conclave 4_extended.pdf
Folder 264648 Full Announcement-1 -> Grant – Suggested Application Format.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section 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 | KRFP15-01 | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata TIP Conclave 4 Conference | PKG00205623 | Sep 11, 2014 | Dec 01, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
264648 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
264648 SF424B-1.1.pdf
264648 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
264648 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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