Deadline: 20 February 2019
The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Mumbai is seeking proposals for its program entitled “Opportunities for U.S.-Indian Higher Education STEM Collaboration”.
Objectives
A two-day conference in Mumbai will be organized in partnership with the U.S. Consulate and the Higher & Technical Education Department (HTED) of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Entitled “Opportunities for U.S.-Indian Higher Education STEM Collaboration,” the event would provide a platform for up to 15 universities from throughout the United States and at least 10 universities in the Indian state of Maharashtra to make in-person connections and explore areas of potential collaboration.
Program Goals
- Encourage more U.S. and Indian HEIs to collaborate on STEM programs and academic linkages by connecting public universities in Maharashtra with HEIs in the United States.
- Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and India through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise in the higher education sector.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $22,500
- Award Ceiling: $22,500
- Award Floor: $20,000
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. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
- Cost sharing 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. Consulate General, Mumbaigrants agreement 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
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311482