U.S. Consulate General Mumbai is offering the GBV TechCamp grant to address the issue of Gender-based Violence (GBV) in India. Through a workshop format, the grant aims to train NGOs and activists in utilizing online tools to promote women’s safety and raise awareness. By fostering digital literacy, the grant seeks to empower organizations to create offline change and change attitudes towards GBV. The TechCamp is part of the broader effort to strengthen bilateral relations between the United States and India by addressing crucial societal issues. The closing date for applications is September 2, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 262348
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MRFP14-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | GBV TechCamp |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $120,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private 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 United States and India are partnering in many areas to improve bilateral relations and bring our countries closer together. The U.S.-India partnership extends beyond only government-to-government relations to include business-to-business and people-to-people ties. One phenomenon that is deterring tourists and exchange students from coming to India, according to media reports is the threat of Gender-based Violence (GBV) against women. There have been several high-profile cases of GBV in India that include both Indian and foreign victims. Coverage of these cases has appeared in international media and become a topic of discussion in the United States, including among the academic community and lawmakers.
In order to change attitudes and improve womens safety, Indian NGOs increasingly are turning to online tools to create offline change. There are a handful of GBV-focused groups leading the use of Internet platforms to create crowd-sourced maps, blogs, and online campaigns. In order to expand digital literacy for NGOs working in the GBV sphere and make their work more effective, U.S. Consulate General Mumbai will hold a GBV TechCamp that will bring together technologists and womens activists in a workshop format. The TechCamp will train participants on the different ways they can use online tools to promote womens safety, raise awareness, and change attitudes. (please refer full announcement for more details) |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section Email:MumbaiPublicAffairs@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 262348 Full Announcement-1 -> Grant – Suggested Application Format.pdf
Folder 262348 Full Announcement-1 -> MRFP14-02 GBV Tech Camp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section 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 | MRFP14-02 | GBV TechCamp | PKG00203723 | Aug 19, 2014 | Sep 02, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
262348 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
262348 SF424B-1.1.pdf
262348 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
262348 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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