Deadline: 01-Feb-22
The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to implement programs that foster stronger bilateral and regional ties through diverse public diplomacy programs on topics related to economic growth, countering disinformation, disaster management, and active citizenship.
Applications should include an American element or connection with an American expert, organization, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Areas
- Ensuring mutual prosperity: Activities that promote free-market economic reforms and U.S.-India bilateral trade, U.S. higher education to Indian students, research partnerships between U.S. and Indian higher education institutes, entrepreneurship, inclusive growth, sustainable energy, and science and technology.
- Safeguarding people: Activities that focus on countering disinformation, anti-trafficking in persons, and addressing human and environmental health concerns.
- Reinforcing democratic values: Activities that utilize education, culture, and sports to build an inclusive India (vis-à-vis ethnic, religious, caste, LGBTQI, and other identities) and support democratic values.
- Empowering women and girls: Activities that address the social, political, and economic barriers preventing the full participation of India’s female population in its growth.
Funding Information
- Available Total Funding: USD 50,000
- Number of Awards: 2-10, depending on funding availability
- Award Floor (Minimum): USD 5,000
- Award Ceiling (Maximum): USD 25,000
- Length of Project Period: Not to exceed 20 months
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
- 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 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:
- 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
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332191