The U.S. Department of State is offering the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India to connect American experts with Indian audiences and institutions. This program aims to promote understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies, and institutions, while building linkages between U.S. and Indian experts. Speakers will engage in lectures, workshops, seminars, and media appearances on topics identified by the U.S. Mission in India. Professional audiences across various disciplines will benefit from this program, with the exclusion of English language teaching and performing arts. Apply by March 31, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 251213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NDRFP14-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India |
| 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: | Department of State Speaker Program for Mission India |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Non-profit. The U.S. Embassy New Delhi Public Affairs Section only accepts applications from U.S. and Indian organizations that are legally registered not-for-profit non-governmental organizations with at least two years of experience working with an expert speaker program.
2. Proper and complete registrations and rights. Applicants must acquire all required registrations in the United States and / or India. All intellectual property considerations and rights must be fully met in the United States and India. Local Indian partners (sub grantee) must have a valid Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) number from the Government of India. 3. Additional requirements may apply. Proposals must be submitted to grants.gov and to the following email address ND_GrantApplications@state.gov. The subject line of your email must be as follows: “Your organization’s name – NDRFP14-01 – U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India.” |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | This program will connect U.S. experts (U.S. citizens only) with Indian audiences and institutions. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will send American experts to India to engage with audiences through lectures, workshops, and seminars; through appearances in foreign media; and in a consultancy capacity. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies and institutions; and build linkages between U.S. and Indian experts and institutions. Speakers will address topics identified by the U.S. Mission in India. Speakers will be programmed with a variety of professional audiences in a wide range of disciplines; however, English language teaching and the performing arts are specifically excluded. |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 251213 Full Announcement-1 -> grant – suggested application format.pdf
Folder 251213 Full Announcement-1 -> ndrfp14-01speakerprogram_rev.pdf
Folder 251213 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424-v2.0 organizations.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 | NDRFP14-01 | U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India | PKG00192670 | Feb 11, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
251213 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
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