The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in India is offering this grant, through an open competition, to support the “Empowering Media Savvy Youth” project for FY2024. This grant is specifically for the purpose of confronting the growing menace of online manipulation and reinforcing regional security within India. It underscores the shared commitment of the U.S.-India partnership to cultivate a secure digital landscape and actively combat external influences. The project will empower diverse communities, particularly youth, across five major Indian cities—New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad—by implementing targeted digital literacy and resilience programs, thereby fostering a more informed and secure digital environment.
Opportunity ID: 353327
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ND-NOFO-24-105 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Empowering Media Savvy Youth |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democratic Values – Disinformation/Digital Literacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Not-for-profit organizations • For-profit organizations (remember non-PD money only) • Civil society/non-governmental organizations • Think tanks • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in India is pleased to announce an open competition for a cooperative agreement to support the “Empowering Media Savvy Youth” project in FY2024. This project will be implemented in five Indian cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. This project endeavors to confront the growing menace of online manipulation and reinforce regional security, thereby reflecting the shared commitment of the U.S.-India partnership to cultivate a secure digital landscape and combat external influences. Through targeted digital literacy and resilience programs, the project empowers diverse communities across the target cities. (Please refer to the full announcement available under ‘related documents’ tab) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Application Manager
Public Diplomacy Office Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 353327 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-24-105 -> ND-NOFO-24-105 Empowering Media Savvy Youth.pdf
Folder 353327 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-24-105 -> Attachment 5 – Applicant Organization Info.pdf
Folder 353327 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-24-105 -> Attachment 2 – SF424A.pdf
Folder 353327 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-24-105 -> Attachment 3.1 – Instructions – M&E Performance Monitoring Plan.pdf
Folder 353327 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-24-105 -> Attachment 1 – SF424.pdf
Folder 353327 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-24-105 -> Attachment 4 – Budget Template.pdf
Folder 353327 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-24-105 -> Attachment 6 – Suggested Application Format.pdf
Folder 353327 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-24-105 -> Attachment 3 – M&E Performance Monitoring Plan.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Application Manager Public Diplomacy Office 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-24-105 | Empowering Media Savvy Youth | PKG00285687 | Apr 02, 2024 | Jun 03, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353327 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353327 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353327 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353327 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353327 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
353327 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353327 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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