Deadline: 17-May-24
The Embassy of the United States of America in New Delhi announces an open competition to implement a project to increase Indian engagement as a regional leader with like-minded partners across the Indo-Pacific.
The United States Indo-Pacific Strategy envisions a free, open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific region in which all countries prosper jointly as sovereign and independent states. This vision is based on principles including free, fair, and open trade and investment environments, good governance, and freedom of navigation.
The Public Diplomacy Section of Embassy New Delhi invites application submissions for a cooperative agreement to a non-profit academic or research institution, including those run or led by USG exchange and/or program alumni. The awardee will design, coordinate, administer, and implement a three-day residency titled the “Indo-Pacific Think Tank Conference” in India for 15 EOL think tankers from the United States, Japan, Australia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia along with 15 counterparts from India.
Participants will use the resources learned and discussed at the conference to co-write at least 15 papers/articles in total on regional cooperation and best practices in the Indo-Pacific under varied Indo-Pacific Strategy Pillars [minimum of one paper/article per two participants – with an Indian participant paired with a counterpart from outside India]. The selected grantee will endeavor to have these papers/articles published in global journals and media, including those published in participating countries, to better inform stakeholders and impact policymaking focused on tackling defined challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
Via this cooperative award, the U.S. government seeks to increase Indian engagement and perception as a leader with like-minded partners across the Indo-Pacific.
Objectives
- By March 2025, 15 EOL think tankers from participating countries will demonstrate a recognized attitude shift and perspective/behavior change toward the United States, make data-informed decisions as evidenced by writing at least 15 joint research papers/articles on regional cooperation and best practices in the Indo-Pacific under varied Indo-Pacific Strategy Pillars. The selected grantee will endeavor to have these papers/articles published in global journals and media including those published in participating countries to better inform stakeholders and impact policymaking focused on tackling defined challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 10 to 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $125,000 to a maximum of $150,000
- Total available funding: $150,000
- Award Ceiling: $150,000
- Award Floor: $125,000
Ineligible Funding
- This opportunity will not support:
- Projects relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction projects;
- Projects that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research or surveys;
- Commercial projects;
- Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization;
- Projects that duplicate existing projects; or
- Illegal activities
Project Audience(s)
- 35–60-year-old, mid-to-high level think tankers working on foreign policy, international relations, geopolitics, U.S.-Indian foreign policy, regional security or defense, the Indo-Pacific writ large, and/or China, with at least 10 years’ experience within either the public or private sector. [These EOLs will be regular attendees/participants at headline conferences held annually in India.]
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Think tanks
- Public and private educational institutions
- Individuals
- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
- Optional: Applicants may submit only one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible.
- Cost Sharing or Matching
- Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity.
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