The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (PAS Chennai) is offering a grant for the “South India YouthSpeak Summit.” This two-day event aims to empower 300-500 youth (18-30) from the Chennai consular district, providing a platform for diverse youth voices. The summit will feature approximately 15 young achievers from India and the U.S., with distinguished Indian and American leaders. Programs will be multilingual (English, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam), leveraging social media for wider audience engagement and U.S. speaker participation. This grant is for fostering cross-cultural dialogue and cultivating youth leadership in South India.
Opportunity ID: 293488
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-17-102 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | South India YouthSpeak Summit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| 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: | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| 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 |
| 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 Chennai (PAS Chennai) seeks proposals for a project entitled “The South India YouthSpeak Summit.” The project, a two-day youth summit, will offer a platform for youth voices between the ages of 18-30 from the Chennai consular district (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) using various mediums including but not limited to debates, poetry slams, short performances (music, dance, theater, arts), speeches, etc. The YouthSpeak Summit will bring together 300–500 young people with approximately 15 current and former young achievers from India and the United States, who will lead the discussions and activities. Indian and American activists, writers, athletes, artists, business leaders, academics, community leaders, scientists, politicians, social entrepreneurs, and others will be invited to the summit to share their stories. The programs will be conducted in English as well as Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Social media and other digital technology will be used to bring in a larger Indian audience and many of the U.S. speakers. Refer to the full notice of funding opportunity for more details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai
Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updating Opportunity Number to C-NOFO-17-102 | May 02, 2017 | |
| Updating Opportunity Number to C-NOFO-17-102 | May 02, 2017 | |
| May 02, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-17-102 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | South India YouthSpeak Summit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| 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: | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| 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 |
| 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 Chennai (PAS Chennai) seeks proposals for a project entitled “The South India YouthSpeak Summit.” The project, a two-day youth summit, will offer a platform for youth voices between the ages of 18-30 from the Chennai consular district (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) using various mediums including but not limited to debates, poetry slams, short performances (music, dance, theater, arts), speeches, etc. The YouthSpeak Summit will bring together 300–500 young people with approximately 15 current and former young achievers from India and the United States, who will lead the discussions and activities. Indian and American activists, writers, athletes, artists, business leaders, academics, community leaders, scientists, politicians, social entrepreneurs, and others will be invited to the summit to share their stories. The programs will be conducted in English as well as Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Social media and other digital technology will be used to bring in a larger Indian audience and many of the U.S. speakers. Refer to the full notice of funding opportunity for more details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai
Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-17-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | South India YouthSpeak Summit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| 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: | May 02, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| 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 |
| 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 Chennai (PAS Chennai) seeks proposals for a project entitled “The South India YouthSpeak Summit.” The project, a two-day youth summit, will offer a platform for youth voices between the ages of 18-30 from the Chennai consular district (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) using various mediums including but not limited to debates, poetry slams, short performances (music, dance, theater, arts), speeches, etc. The YouthSpeak Summit will bring together 300–500 young people with approximately 15 current and former young achievers from India and the United States, who will lead the discussions and activities. Indian and American activists, writers, athletes, artists, business leaders, academics, community leaders, scientists, politicians, social entrepreneurs, and others will be invited to the summit to share their stories. The programs will be conducted in English as well as Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Social media and other digital technology will be used to bring in a larger Indian audience and many of the U.S. speakers. Refer to the full notice of funding opportunity for more details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai
Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-17-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | South India YouthSpeak Summit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| 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: | May 02, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| 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 |
| 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 Chennai (PAS Chennai) seeks proposals for a project entitled “The South India YouthSpeak Summit.” The project, a two-day youth summit, will offer a platform for youth voices between the ages of 18-30 from the Chennai consular district (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) using various mediums including but not limited to debates, poetry slams, short performances (music, dance, theater, arts), speeches, etc. The YouthSpeak Summit will bring together 300–500 young people with approximately 15 current and former young achievers from India and the United States, who will lead the discussions and activities. Indian and American activists, writers, athletes, artists, business leaders, academics, community leaders, scientists, politicians, social entrepreneurs, and others will be invited to the summit to share their stories. The programs will be conducted in English as well as Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Social media and other digital technology will be used to bring in a larger Indian audience and many of the U.S. speakers. Refer to the full notice of funding opportunity for more details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai
Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
Related Documents
Folder 293488 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf
Folder 293488 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CNOFO17-102 – YouthSpeak Summit – Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai Email: ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PKG00232253 | Apr 28, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293488 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293488 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293488 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293488 SF424A-1.0.pdf
293488 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
293488 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
293488 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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