Opportunity ID: 326595

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ND-NOFO-20-111
Funding Opportunity Title: COVID-19 Small Grants Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jul 10, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 30, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 31, 2020
Archive Date: Oct 30, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private 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:

This funding opportunity seeks to support effective coalitions that will bolster and leverage U.S.-India collaboration across a range of fields to fight COVID-19, in India and globally. Potential grantees should be able to implement a small-grants program to promote innovation in addressing COVID-19, encourage partnerships between U.S. and Indian institutions and organizations in combating COVID-19, and facilitate joint action that makes a difference against the disease. The grant will provide resources for a grantee to manage and administer small grants to stakeholders from government organizations, non-profits, think tanks, academic institutions, incubators and accelerators, in close coordination with the U.S. Mission to India. The grantee will be required to solicit proposals that contribute to and/or build upon initiatives that counter the impact of COVID-19 on Indian society, U.S.-India cooperation, and wider communities across the Indo-Pacific region. Projects may include, but are not limited to, the following:  

  •  Support accurate and authentic public messaging on COVID-19 topics to combat misinformation, such as official CDC/HHS information that can be shared by civil society/NGOs in English, Hindi, and other vernacular languages.
  • Help and build capacity of local NGOs to engage communities in virtual/online conversations, given current public gathering restrictions (e.g. virtual speaker program on how NGOs can support community resilience and recovery in the aftermath of a pandemic). 
  • Encourage academic and R&D institutions, business associations, and NGOs to either forge new partnerships with U.S. institutions and organizations, or further strengthen and expand existing ones, for intensive collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, business development, and public-private partnership in order to advance new public health solutions. 
  • Organize capacity-building workshops, mentoring programs, and webinars for startups and innovators working in the field of COVID-19 to maintain strong operations during this challenging time, enhance competitiveness, and better prepare the startup network in India to successfully engage with partners, investors and governments to develop effective public health solutions. Bring into the effort U.S. institutions, mentors and expertise, to help lead capacity-building exercises.    
  • Other project ideas that promote U.S.-India cooperation in combating COVID-19.

(Please refer to the full announcement available under ‘related documents tab’.)

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy New Delhi
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
Thank you to the many organizations who have expressed interest in partnering with the U.S. Mission to India on COVID-19 small grants opportunities. Thanks to the very significant level of interest and quality of proposals we have received from potential partners, we are closing this funding opportunity effective July 31, 2020. Thank you for your continued interest in partnering with the U.S. Mission to India. Jul 10, 2020
Apr 27, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ND-NOFO-20-111
Funding Opportunity Title: COVID-19 Small Grants Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jul 10, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 30, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 31, 2020
Archive Date: Oct 30, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private 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:

This funding opportunity seeks to support effective coalitions that will bolster and leverage U.S.-India collaboration across a range of fields to fight COVID-19, in India and globally. Potential grantees should be able to implement a small-grants program to promote innovation in addressing COVID-19, encourage partnerships between U.S. and Indian institutions and organizations in combating COVID-19, and facilitate joint action that makes a difference against the disease. The grant will provide resources for a grantee to manage and administer small grants to stakeholders from government organizations, non-profits, think tanks, academic institutions, incubators and accelerators, in close coordination with the U.S. Mission to India. The grantee will be required to solicit proposals that contribute to and/or build upon initiatives that counter the impact of COVID-19 on Indian society, U.S.-India cooperation, and wider communities across the Indo-Pacific region. Projects may include, but are not limited to, the following:  

  •  Support accurate and authentic public messaging on COVID-19 topics to combat misinformation, such as official CDC/HHS information that can be shared by civil society/NGOs in English, Hindi, and other vernacular languages.
  • Help and build capacity of local NGOs to engage communities in virtual/online conversations, given current public gathering restrictions (e.g. virtual speaker program on how NGOs can support community resilience and recovery in the aftermath of a pandemic). 
  • Encourage academic and R&D institutions, business associations, and NGOs to either forge new partnerships with U.S. institutions and organizations, or further strengthen and expand existing ones, for intensive collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, business development, and public-private partnership in order to advance new public health solutions. 
  • Organize capacity-building workshops, mentoring programs, and webinars for startups and innovators working in the field of COVID-19 to maintain strong operations during this challenging time, enhance competitiveness, and better prepare the startup network in India to successfully engage with partners, investors and governments to develop effective public health solutions. Bring into the effort U.S. institutions, mentors and expertise, to help lead capacity-building exercises.    
  • Other project ideas that promote U.S.-India cooperation in combating COVID-19.

(Please refer to the full announcement available under ‘related documents tab’.)

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy New Delhi
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: ND-NOFO-20-111
Funding Opportunity Title: COVID-19 Small Grants Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 30, 2020
Archive Date: Oct 30, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $0

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
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

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

This funding opportunity seeks to support effective coalitions that will bolster and leverage U.S.-India collaboration across a range of fields to fight COVID-19, in India and globally. Potential grantees should be able to implement a small-grants program to promote innovation in addressing COVID-19, encourage partnerships between U.S. and Indian institutions and organizations in combating COVID-19, and facilitate joint action that makes a difference against the disease. The grant will provide resources for a grantee to manage and administer small grants to stakeholders from government organizations, non-profits, think tanks, academic institutions, incubators and accelerators, in close coordination with the U.S. Mission to India. The grantee will be required to solicit proposals that contribute to and/or build upon initiatives that counter the impact of COVID-19 on Indian society, U.S.-India cooperation, and wider communities across the Indo-Pacific region. Projects may include, but are not limited to, the following:  

  •  Support accurate and authentic public messaging on COVID-19 topics to combat misinformation, such as official CDC/HHS information that can be shared by civil society/NGOs in English, Hindi, and other vernacular languages.
  • Help and build capacity of local NGOs to engage communities in virtual/online conversations, given current public gathering restrictions (e.g. virtual speaker program on how NGOs can support community resilience and recovery in the aftermath of a pandemic). 
  • Encourage academic and R&D institutions, business associations, and NGOs to either forge new partnerships with U.S. institutions and organizations, or further strengthen and expand existing ones, for intensive collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, business development, and public-private partnership in order to advance new public health solutions. 
  • Organize capacity-building workshops, mentoring programs, and webinars for startups and innovators working in the field of COVID-19 to maintain strong operations during this challenging time, enhance competitiveness, and better prepare the startup network in India to successfully engage with partners, investors and governments to develop effective public health solutions. Bring into the effort U.S. institutions, mentors and expertise, to help lead capacity-building exercises.    
  • Other project ideas that promote U.S.-India cooperation in combating COVID-19.

(Please refer to the full announcement available under ‘related documents tab’.)

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy New Delhi
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 326595 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-20-111 -> PAS India Results Monitoring Plan Template 20200415.pdf

Folder 326595 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-20-111 -> FAQs 111 COVID 19 Small grants.pdf

Folder 326595 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-20-111 -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf

Folder 326595 Full Announcement-ND-NOFO-20-111 -> 111 COVID 19 Small grants-revised.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 ND-NOFO-20-111 COVID-19 Small Grants Program PKG00261247 Apr 27, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

326595 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

326595 SF424A-1.0.pdf

326595 SF424B-1.1.pdf

326595 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

326595 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

326595 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

326595 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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