U.S. Mission to India: Art and Heritage Conservationist Summit

Deadline: 11 June 2018

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi (PAS New Delhi) is seeking proposals for a project entitled “Art and Heritage Conservationist Summit.” Under this project, a grantee will bring together 30 conservationists from across India (at least 10 being alumni of the Art Conservationist Fellowship) to meet for two full days in New Delhi.

The objective of the two day meeting is to draft a plan to create India’s first modern conservationist lab. The plan should include a listing of the equipment needed, the structure of the lab, how the lab will be administered, safety features, a process through which conservationists from across India can apply to use the lab’s facilities, training and support for using the lab, a maintenance plan for ensuring that the equipment is well maintained, a monitoring and evaluation strategy and any other aspects needed to launch a India-relevant, modern conservation lab at an easily accessible location that is open to all conservationist professionals.

The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section proposes to bring together alumni of the Art Conservationist Fellowships along with leaders in the museum and art artifact and historic conservation field to draft a plan to establish the first world-class conservation lab in India. The lab will be housed in a location where all conservationists will have easy access. The program serves to bolster tourism in India and advances the bilateral economic relationship.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Program Funding: $60,000
Award Ceiling: $60,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award.
Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity.
Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity.
This award does not allow for construction activities or costs.
U.S. Embassy New Delhi grants/cooperative agreements cannot be used to fund religious or partisan political activity; fundraising campaigns; commercial projects; scientific research; projects whose primary aim is the institutional development of the organization, or illegal activities.
Organizations must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet
Applicants must register with Grants.gov prior to submitting an application.
For Indian applicants, the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of the Government of India applies.
Applicants must acquire all required registrations and rights in the United States and India.
All intellectual property considerations and rights must be fully met in the United States and India.
Any sub-recipient organization must also meet all the U.S. and Indian requirements.