The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai offers small grants to fund programs in western India promoting U.S.-India relations. Applicants can propose projects, seminars, workshops, etc., focusing on areas such as enhancing bilateral relations, supporting India’s global role, and enhancing security cooperation. Proposals must include a detailed budget and will be reviewed by Consulate staff. Selected proposals will require additional documentation. Deadline for applications is April 22, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 252399
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MRFP14-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Small Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Environment Health Humanities Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | May 22, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai is holding a small grants competition to fund programs that promote U.S.-India relations. The programs must occur in western India (the states of Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and/or Maharashtra). Proposals can include, but are not limited to, projects, seminars, conferences, workshops, exhibitions and outreach campaigns. Proposals must focus on one of the following three priority areas of the U.S. Mission to India: 1. Promote better U.S.-India bilateral relations, with an emphasis on business ties. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that through linkages with U.S. counterparts strengthen educational institutions, civil society organizations, or the emerging leaders in these fields; support economic cooperation; promote workers rights or womens empowerment; address environmental protection and climate change; or involve corporate social responsibility.2. Encourage regional and global roles for India. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that support academic, civil society, and other exchanges and projects that strengthen ties between the United States, India, and its regional neighbors, assisting in the development of friendly, sympathetic, economically beneficial and peaceful relations.3. Enhance security cooperation. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that counter extremism; counter falsehoods, messaging, and propaganda; present accurate information on U.S.-India cooperation; and provide educational opportunities for Indian youth.Proposals must include a budget that covers all expenses associated with the program, including all relevant administrative and logistical costs. A panel comprised of Consulate staff members will review each complete proposal received before the application deadline. Please note that selected proposals will have to complete additional forms and registration documents within thirty days of notification in order to receive funding. The awardee may seek additional funding for the proposal, subject to approval by the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai and U.S. Embassy New Delhi. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Mumbai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
Public Affairs Section Phone 91-22-2672-4000 Email:MumbaiPublicAffairs@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified to include individual recipients. | Mar 11, 2014 | |
| Mar 11, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MRFP14-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Small Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Environment Health Humanities Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | May 22, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai is holding a small grants competition to fund programs that promote U.S.-India relations. The programs must occur in western India (the states of Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and/or Maharashtra). Proposals can include, but are not limited to, projects, seminars, conferences, workshops, exhibitions and outreach campaigns. Proposals must focus on one of the following three priority areas of the U.S. Mission to India: 1. Promote better U.S.-India bilateral relations, with an emphasis on business ties. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that through linkages with U.S. counterparts strengthen educational institutions, civil society organizations, or the emerging leaders in these fields; support economic cooperation; promote workers rights or womens empowerment; address environmental protection and climate change; or involve corporate social responsibility.2. Encourage regional and global roles for India. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that support academic, civil society, and other exchanges and projects that strengthen ties between the United States, India, and its regional neighbors, assisting in the development of friendly, sympathetic, economically beneficial and peaceful relations.3. Enhance security cooperation. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that counter extremism; counter falsehoods, messaging, and propaganda; present accurate information on U.S.-India cooperation; and provide educational opportunities for Indian youth.Proposals must include a budget that covers all expenses associated with the program, including all relevant administrative and logistical costs. A panel comprised of Consulate staff members will review each complete proposal received before the application deadline. Please note that selected proposals will have to complete additional forms and registration documents within thirty days of notification in order to receive funding. The awardee may seek additional funding for the proposal, subject to approval by the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai and U.S. Embassy New Delhi. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Mumbai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
Public Affairs Section Phone 91-22-2672-4000 Email:MumbaiPublicAffairs@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MRFP14-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Small Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Environment Health Humanities Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| 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: | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | May 22, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Mumbai is holding a small grants competition to fund programs that promote U.S.-India relations. The programs must occur in western India (the states of Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and/or Maharashtra). Proposals can include, but are not limited to, projects, seminars, conferences, workshops, exhibitions and outreach campaigns. Proposals must focus on one of the following three priority areas of the U.S. Mission to India:
1. Promote better U.S.-India bilateral relations, with an emphasis on business ties. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that through linkages with U.S. counterparts strengthen educational institutions, civil society organizations, or the emerging leaders in these fields; support economic cooperation; promote workers rights or womens empowerment; address environmental protection and climate change; or involve corporate social responsibility. 2. Encourage regional and global roles for India. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that support academic, civil society, and other exchanges and projects that strengthen ties between the United States, India, and its regional neighbors, assisting in the development of friendly, sympathetic, economically beneficial and peaceful relations. 3. Enhance security cooperation. Examples include, but are not limited to, projects that counter extremism; counter falsehoods, messaging, and propaganda; present accurate information on U.S.-India cooperation; and provide educational opportunities for Indian youth. Proposals must include a budget that covers all expenses associated with the program, including all relevant administrative and logistical costs. A panel comprised of Consulate staff members will review each complete proposal received before the application deadline. Please note that selected proposals will have to complete additional forms and registration documents within thirty days of notification in order to receive funding. The awardee may seek additional funding for the proposal, subject to approval by the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai and U.S. Embassy New Delhi. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Mumbai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
Public Affairs Section Phone 91-22-2672-4000 Email:MumbaiPublicAffairs@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 252399 Full Announcement-2 -> rfp – suggested application format.pdf
Folder 252399 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> mrfp14-01 – us consulate mumbai small grants program.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section Phone 91-22-2672-4000 Email: MumbaiPublicAffairs@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PKG00194603 | Mar 11, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
252399 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
252399 Budget-1.1.pdf
252399 Project-1.1.pdf
252399 SF424A-1.0.pdf
252399 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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