This grant, offered by the Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy New Delhi (PAS New Delhi), is for organizing and implementing three North India Cyber Security Hackathons. The purpose is to raise cyber security awareness and build capacity among university students with an interest in coding and computer programming across North India. Each 48-hour event, held in New Delhi, Chandigarh, and Dehradun, will bring together 20 young programmers (60 total) to develop innovative on-the-spot solutions to cyber security issues. Participants will benefit from unique learning modules and qualified mentors. Post-hackathon, recipients will promote the developed solutions and applications throughout North India, coordinating with PAS New Delhi and hacker networks. The first event is ideally in October 2017.
Opportunity ID: 293749
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ND-NOFO-17-104 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | North India Cyber Security Hackathon |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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: | May 11, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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 U.S. Embassy New Delhi (PAS New Delhi) seeks proposals for a project entitled “North India Cyber Security Hackathon.” Through this project, a grantee will organize and implement three North India Cyber Security Hackathons in New Delhi, Chandigarh and Dehradun to raise cyber security awareness and build capacity amongst university students in North India with an interest in coding and computer programming. The Hackathons will bring together 60 young programmers (20 from each city) with an interest in coding and computer programming for a 48-hour innovative on-the-spot solution to issues related to cyber security. The participants will be introduced to unique learning modules and qualified mentors. After each hackathon, recipients will promote the solutions/applications across North India in coordination with PAS New Delhi and hacker contact networks. The first hackathon should preferably occur in October 2017 as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, with the additional two events following the first. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy New Delhi |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager,
U.S. Embassy, New Delhi Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 293749 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-17-104 -> NDNOFO17-104 – North India Cyber Security Hackathon – Final.pdf
Folder 293749 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-17-104 -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi Email: ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | ND-NOFO-17-104 | North India Cyber Security Hackathon | PKG00232476 | May 11, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293749 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293749 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293749 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293749 SF424A-1.0.pdf
293749 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
293749 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
293749 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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