The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Kolkata, is offering this grant to legally-recognized non-profit and non-governmental organizations. This grant is for the purpose of developing and implementing public diplomacy programs focused on empowering youth through entrepreneurship in India. It strongly supports initiatives that develop youth skills via exchange programs, leadership training, and experiential learning, fostering sustainable linkages between American and Indian youth. The project aims to enhance the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Specific goals include supporting economic growth and development by providing training and building skill capacities for youth, strengthening people-to-people ties between the two nations through information and expertise exchanges, and enhancing the strategic partnership through a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Opportunity ID: 293633
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | K-NOFO-17-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Entrepreneurship Network |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development 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: | May 05, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $54,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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 by Section II below. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov.Background: The U.S. Consulate General strongly supports initiatives that develop the skills of youth through exchange programs, leadership training and experiential learning, and that connect American and Indian youth through sustainable linkages between schools and community organizations. This project will help enhance U.S.-India strategic partnership with a focus on empowerment through entrepreneurship.Program Goals: The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Support economic growth and development by providing training opportunities and building skills capacities for youth.2. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and India through exchanges of information, experiences and expertise.3. Enhance U.S.-India strategic partnership through a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata India Email:KolkataPASG@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing date extended. | Jul 01, 2017 | |
| Jul 01, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | K-NOFO-17-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Entrepreneurship Network |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development 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: | May 05, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $54,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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 by Section II below. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov.Background: The U.S. Consulate General strongly supports initiatives that develop the skills of youth through exchange programs, leadership training and experiential learning, and that connect American and Indian youth through sustainable linkages between schools and community organizations. This project will help enhance U.S.-India strategic partnership with a focus on empowerment through entrepreneurship.Program Goals: The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Support economic growth and development by providing training opportunities and building skills capacities for youth.2. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and India through exchanges of information, experiences and expertise.3. Enhance U.S.-India strategic partnership through a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata India Email:KolkataPASG@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | K-NOFO-17-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Entrepreneurship Network |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development 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: | Jul 01, 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: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $54,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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 by Section II below. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov.
Background: The U.S. Consulate General strongly supports initiatives that develop the skills of youth through exchange programs, leadership training and experiential learning, and that connect American and Indian youth through sustainable linkages between schools and community organizations. This project will help enhance U.S.-India strategic partnership with a focus on empowerment through entrepreneurship. 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:
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata India Email:KolkataPASG@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 293633 Full Announcement-Application Package -> Copy of Template Grant Budget.pdf
Folder 293633 Full Announcement-Application Package -> KNOFO17-100 – Youth Entrepreneurship Network-extended.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | 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-17-100 | Youth Entrepreneurship Network : Innovate, Ideate and Connect | PKG00232324 | May 05, 2017 | Jul 14, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293633 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293633 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293633 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293633 SF424A-1.0.pdf
293633 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
293633 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
293633 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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