Opportunity ID: 334344

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NIO-NOFO-21-101
Funding Opportunity Title: North India Office Annual Program Statement
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
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 2
Posted Date: Jun 25, 2021
Last Updated Date: Dec 21, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 31, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 31, 2022
Archive Date: Apr 30, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $25,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to India
Description:

Executive Summary:

 

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the North India Office of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement (APS) was developed to support projects proposed by U.S. and Indian not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, educational institutions, that fulfill U.S. Mission India goals and objectives including promoting greater understanding of the U.S. and fostering people-to-people ties, reinforcing shared values between U.S. and India, and ensuring mutual prosperity.  This APS outlines funding priorities, strategic themes of interest, and procedures for submitting requests for funding.  

 

Background:

 

The North India Office of the U.S. Department of State oversees a range of policy-oriented, cultural, and educational initiatives throughout North India that are supported by the U.S. government, with the goal to foster stronger bilateral and regional ties through diverse public diplomacy programs. The North India Office-Public Affairs Section’s geographic focus includes Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, along with the Chandigarh Union Territory. Our program priorities are broad and aim to highlight the strong U.S.-India relationship in all sectors. They include bilateral economic ties and economic growth, environmental health, education and innovation, science and health, bilateral diplomatic and Indo-Pacific cooperation, combatting shared challenges such as trafficking in persons, fostering shared values, and defense cooperation. 

(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 Applications Manager,

U.S. Embassy, New Delhi
Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Closing date extended until March 31, 2022. Dec 21, 2021
Jun 25, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NIO-NOFO-21-101
Funding Opportunity Title: North India Office Annual Program Statement
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
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 2
Posted Date: Jun 25, 2021
Last Updated Date: Dec 21, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 31, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 31, 2022
Archive Date: Apr 30, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $25,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to India
Description:

Executive Summary:

 

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the North India Office of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement (APS) was developed to support projects proposed by U.S. and Indian not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, educational institutions, that fulfill U.S. Mission India goals and objectives including promoting greater understanding of the U.S. and fostering people-to-people ties, reinforcing shared values between U.S. and India, and ensuring mutual prosperity.  This APS outlines funding priorities, strategic themes of interest, and procedures for submitting requests for funding.  

 

Background:

 

The North India Office of the U.S. Department of State oversees a range of policy-oriented, cultural, and educational initiatives throughout North India that are supported by the U.S. government, with the goal to foster stronger bilateral and regional ties through diverse public diplomacy programs. The North India Office-Public Affairs Section’s geographic focus includes Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, along with the Chandigarh Union Territory. Our program priorities are broad and aim to highlight the strong U.S.-India relationship in all sectors. They include bilateral economic ties and economic growth, environmental health, education and innovation, science and health, bilateral diplomatic and Indo-Pacific cooperation, combatting shared challenges such as trafficking in persons, fostering shared values, and defense cooperation. 

(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 Applications Manager,

U.S. Embassy, New Delhi
Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NIO-NOFO-21-101
Funding Opportunity Title: North India Office Annual Program Statement
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
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: Jun 25, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 25, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 31, 2021
Archive Date: Jan 30, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $25,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to India
Description:

Executive Summary:

 

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the North India Office of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement (APS) was developed to support projects proposed by U.S. and Indian not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, educational institutions, that fulfill U.S. Mission India goals and objectives including promoting greater understanding of the U.S. and fostering people-to-people ties, reinforcing shared values between U.S. and India, and ensuring mutual prosperity.  This APS outlines funding priorities, strategic themes of interest, and procedures for submitting requests for funding.  

 

Background:

 

The North India Office of the U.S. Department of State oversees a range of policy-oriented, cultural, and educational initiatives throughout North India that are supported by the U.S. government, with the goal to foster stronger bilateral and regional ties through diverse public diplomacy programs. The North India Office-Public Affairs Section’s geographic focus includes Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, along with the Chandigarh Union Territory. Our program priorities are broad and aim to highlight the strong U.S.-India relationship in all sectors. They include bilateral economic ties and economic growth, environmental health, education and innovation, science and health, bilateral diplomatic and Indo-Pacific cooperation, combatting shared challenges such as trafficking in persons, fostering shared values, and defense cooperation. 

(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 Applications Manager,

U.S. Embassy, New Delhi
Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov

Folder 334344 Full Announcement-NIO-NOFO-21-101 -> Instructions – M&E Performance Monitoring Plan-attachment 1.1.pdf

Folder 334344 Full Announcement-NIO-NOFO-21-101 -> M&E Performance Monitoring Plan – attachment 1.pdf

Folder 334344 Full Announcement-NIO-NOFO-21-101 -> Ammend NIO – Annual Program Statement 2021.pdf

Folder 334344 Full Announcement-NIO-NOFO-21-101 -> TEMPLATE – Budget.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Grant Applications Manager,
U.S. Embassy, New Delhi
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 NIO-NOFO-21-101 North India Office Annual Program Statement PKG00267903 Jun 25, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

334344 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

334344 SF424A-1.0.pdf

334344 SF424B-1.1.pdf

334344 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

334344 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

334344 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

334344 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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