The USAID Mission in India is offering the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) grant. This grant supports institutions of higher education, non-profit, and commercial organizations to enhance economic vibrancy in Tibetan exile communities across India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Key objectives include developing organic agriculture and building a workforce among Tibetan youth. The grant’s purpose is to generate economic opportunities, encouraging youth to remain in settlements, which helps preserve Tibetan identity, culture, and language for future generations. Approximately $2 million is available over two years for this results-oriented program.
Opportunity ID: 66893
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-386-11-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/India’s Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | India USAID-New Delhi |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in India is seeking concept papers and later on full applications from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and commercial organizations under the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) program to: (1) support the development of organic agriculture, for the Tibetan exile settlements in India, Nepal, and Bhutan; and (2) build a workforce among Tibetan youth remaining in the settlements. The development hypothesis is that economic opportunities will encourage youth to remain in the settlements. Economic vibrancy in the Tibetan communities will keep the communities together and allow Tibetan identity, and cultural and linguistic traditions to be passed through the generations. The estimated level of funding for this results oriented assistance is estimated to be $2 million over 2 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sumit Dutta
Acquisition & Assisance Specialist Phone 91-11-24198547 Email:sdutta@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The RFA is modified to:
I. Provide contact information for the Central Tibetan Administration. II. Include an additional requirement in the first technical evaluation sub-criterion. III. Include Questions and Answers. Applicants can download the RFA Amendment from this website under "Applications" as well as from http://www.usaid.gov/in/working_with_us/business_grant_opportinities.html. |
Feb 18, 2011 | |
| AMENDMENT 1 TO THE RFA | Feb 18, 2011 | |
| Provide the Announcement URL. | Feb 18, 2011 | |
| Feb 01, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-386-11-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/India’s Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | India USAID-New Delhi |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in India is seeking concept papers and later on full applications from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and commercial organizations under the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) program to: (1) support the development of organic agriculture, for the Tibetan exile settlements in India, Nepal, and Bhutan; and (2) build a workforce among Tibetan youth remaining in the settlements. The development hypothesis is that economic opportunities will encourage youth to remain in the settlements. Economic vibrancy in the Tibetan communities will keep the communities together and allow Tibetan identity, and cultural and linguistic traditions to be passed through the generations. The estimated level of funding for this results oriented assistance is estimated to be $2 million over 2 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sumit Dutta
Acquisition & Assisance Specialist Phone 91-11-24198547 Email:sdutta@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-386-11-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/India’s Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | India USAID-New Delhi |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in India is seeking concept papers and later on full applications from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and commercial organizations under the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) program to: (1) support the development of organic agriculture, for the Tibetan exile settlements in India, Nepal, and Bhutan; and (2) build a workforce among Tibetan youth remaining in the settlements. The development hypothesis is that economic opportunities will encourage youth to remain in the settlements. Economic vibrancy in the Tibetan communities will keep the communities together and allow Tibetan identity, and cultural and linguistic traditions to be passed through the generations. The estimated level of funding for this results oriented assistance is estimated to be $2 million over 2 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sumit Dutta
Acquisition & Assisance Specialist Phone 91-11-24198547 Email:sdutta@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-386-11-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/India’s Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | India USAID-New Delhi |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in India is seeking concept papers and later on full applications from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and commercial organizations under the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) program to: (1) support the development of organic agriculture, for the Tibetan exile settlements in India, Nepal, and Bhutan; and (2) build a workforce among Tibetan youth remaining in the settlements. The development hypothesis is that economic opportunities will encourage youth to remain in the settlements. Economic vibrancy in the Tibetan communities will keep the communities together and allow Tibetan identity, and cultural and linguistic traditions to be passed through the generations. The estimated level of funding for this results oriented assistance is estimated to be $2 million over 2 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sumit Dutta
Acquisition & Assisance Specialist Phone 91-11-24198547 Email:sdutta@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-386-11-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/India’s Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | India USAID-New Delhi |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in India is seeking concept papers and later on full applications from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and commercial organizations under the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) program to: (1) support the development of organic agriculture, for the Tibetan exile settlements in India, Nepal, and Bhutan; and (2) build a workforce among Tibetan youth remaining in the settlements. The development hypothesis is that economic opportunities will encourage youth to remain in the settlements. Economic vibrancy in the Tibetan communities will keep the communities together and allow Tibetan identity, and cultural and linguistic traditions to be passed through the generations.
The estimated level of funding for this results oriented assistance is estimated to be $2 million over 2 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sumit Dutta
Acquisition & Assisance Specialist Phone 91-11-24198547 Email:sdutta@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 66893 Full Announcement-1 -> opprfa-386-11-000001-cfda98.001-instructions.pdf
Folder 66893 Other Supporting Documents-RFA-386-11-000001, Amendment # 1 1 -> edots rfa amendment 1 final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sumit Dutta Acquisition & Assisance Specialist Phone 91-11-24198547 Email: sdutta@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00029430 | Jan 28, 2011 | Mar 02, 2011 | View | ||
| PKG00034570 | Jan 28, 2011 | Mar 02, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
66893 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
66893 SF424D-1.1.pdf
66893 SF424C-1.0.pdf
66893 SF424B-1.1.pdf
66893 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
66893 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
66893 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
66893 SF424D-1.1.pdf
66893 SF424C-1.0.pdf
66893 SF424B-1.1.pdf
66893 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
66893 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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