Blended Career Development for Madrassa Teacher

Deadline: 20 June 2016

The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in New Delhi is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Blended Career Development for Madrassa Teacher-Training Program Alumni” that will meet U.S. and Indian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs.

It helps in re-connecting with program alumni by offering them a new opportunity for further career development and to leverage their connections with leading Muslim educational organizations to reach new participants who are also interested in improving the English learning outcomes of madrassa-educated youth.

Funding Information

Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between $100,000.00 to $115,000.00
Grant projects generally should be completed in one year or less.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations.
Individuals are not eligible for an award.
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.
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.
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.