Deadline: 30 June 2017
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (PAS Kolkata) is seeking proposals for its program entitled “U.S. Universities Alumni: The East and Northeast India Connect Program” to promote higher education opportunities in the United States by engaging with U.S. university alumni residing in the east and northeast India region, promoting Education USA programming, and encouraging Indian students to apply to colleges and universities in the U.S.
Program Goals
The goals of this funding opportunity are to:
- Encourage more Indian students to consider higher education opportunities in the United States by promoting Education USA and engaging U.S. university alumni in the east and northeast India region.
- Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and India through exchanges of information, experiences and expertise.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000
- Award Ceiling: $60,000
- Award Floor: $50,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations.
- Individuals are not eligible to this program.
- U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata 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.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States and India
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.