The U.S. Consulate General Public Affairs Section in Kolkata is offering this grant to eligible non-profit and non-governmental organizations. This funding opportunity aims to support public diplomacy programs focused on combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and strengthening the regional anti-trafficking movement. This grant is for the purpose of facilitating crucial networking among civil society organizations, security agencies, and Indian government departments. It also encourages cross-border dialogues to promote regional cooperation and strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and India through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. This initiative underscores the U.S. Consulate’s commitment to eliminating TIP globally.
Opportunity ID: 293693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | K-NOFO-17-101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | TIP Conclave 7: Engagement and Advocacy |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development 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: | May 08, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| 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: | $20,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
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 U.S. Consulate General Public Affairs Section in Kolkata is soliciting proposals for a grant/cooperative agreement that meets the specifications stated in Section II from legally-recognized non-profit, non-governmental organizations that meet U.S. and Indian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified below. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/
Background: The U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata strongly supports elimination of Trafficking in Persons globally and is a key partner in strengthening the anti-trafficking movement at the regional level. Program Goals: The goals of this funding opportunity are to: |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Application Manager
Public Affairs Section U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, India Email:KolkataPASG@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 293693 Full Announcement-Package -> Copy of Template Grant Budget.pdf
Folder 293693 Full Announcement-Package -> KNOFO17-102 – TIP Conclave 7 – Engagement and Advocacy – Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Application Manager Public Affairs Section U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, India 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-17-101 | TIP Conclave 7: Engagement and Advocacy | PKG00232409 | May 08, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293693 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293693 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293693 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293693 SF424A-1.0.pdf
293693 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
293693 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
293693 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf