Opportunity Information: Apply for ND NOFO 16 107
Apply for ND NOFO 16 107
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S.-India Young Leaders Program (U.S.-India YLP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 22, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $260,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S.-India Young Leaders Program (U.S.-India YLP) is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. It seeks proposals to design and run a leadership development initiative that identifies, cultivates, and supports emerging young leaders in both the United States and India. The central idea is to invest in a small, high-potential cohort and give them structured leadership skills, meaningful exposure to institutions and experts, and practical resources that help them engage more effectively with civil society and public life over the long term.
Programmatically, the opportunity envisions a two-country cohort model. A group of 20 American young leaders would travel to India to connect with 20 Indian young leaders, after which the combined cohort would participate in a series of engagements with policymakers, community leaders, diaspora communities, entrepreneurs, and regional experts. The travel and in-person interactions are meant to build relationships, deepen mutual understanding, and give participants firsthand access to decision-makers and practitioners working on real issues. Beyond the travel component, the program is expected to include a sustained virtual element: an online forum that keeps participants connected and supports continued exchange of ideas not only within the cohort, but also with broader communities in India, the United States, the surrounding region, and globally.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued under Funding Opportunity Number ND NOFO 16 107 and awarded through a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared to a standard grant. The activity category is Education, and the CFDA number listed is 19.040. Eligible applicants include U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The funding ceiling for the single anticipated award is up to $260,000, with one award expected. The opportunity was originally posted on July 22, 2016, with an original application deadline of September 22, 2016.
In practical terms, a competitive proposal for this type of opportunity would typically need to lay out a coherent program design for selecting participants, structuring leadership development and exchanges, arranging and managing the India travel and meetings, and maintaining a moderated online platform that sustains engagement after the in-person programming ends. It would also usually need to demonstrate the applicant organizations capacity to manage international programming, participant support and safety, partnership-building in both countries, and clear outcomes related to leadership growth, networks, and ongoing civic engagement. For full implementation details and specific requirements, applicants are directed to consult the complete announcement referenced by the Embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): U.S.-India Young Leaders Program (U.S.-India YLP)
1) What is the U.S.-India Young Leaders Program (U.S.-India YLP) grant opportunity?
The U.S.-India Young Leaders Program (U.S.-India YLP) is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity, administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. It seeks proposals to design and run a leadership development initiative that identifies, cultivates, and supports emerging young leaders in both the United States and India.
2) What is the main purpose of this program?
The central purpose is to invest in a small, high-potential cohort of young leaders and provide structured leadership skills, meaningful exposure to institutions and experts, and practical resources. The goal is to help participants engage more effectively with civil society and public life over the long term.
3) Who is offering and administering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.
4) What type of award will be issued?
The award will be made through a cooperative agreement. This typically means the funding agency is expected to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ND NOFO 16 107.
6) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed for the opportunity is Education.
7) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions)
9) How much funding is available?
The funding ceiling for the single anticipated award is up to $260,000.
10) How many awards are expected to be made?
One award is expected.
11) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on July 22, 2016.
12) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was September 22, 2016.
13) What kind of program model does the opportunity envision?
The opportunity envisions a two-country cohort model that brings together young leaders from the United States and India through travel and joint programming, followed by sustained virtual engagement.
14) How many participants are expected in the cohort?
The model described includes 20 American young leaders traveling to India to connect with 20 Indian young leaders, for a combined cohort of 40 participants.
15) What is the travel component described in the opportunity?
A group of 20 American young leaders would travel to India to connect with 20 Indian young leaders. The combined cohort would then participate in engagements intended to build relationships, deepen mutual understanding, and provide direct exposure to institutions and practitioners.
16) What kinds of engagements are participants expected to have?
The opportunity describes engagements with policymakers, community leaders, diaspora communities, entrepreneurs, and regional experts.
17) Why are in-person interactions emphasized?
The travel and in-person interactions are intended to build relationships, deepen mutual understanding, and give participants firsthand access to decision-makers and practitioners working on real issues.
18) Is there a required virtual or online component?
Yes. Beyond travel and in-person programming, the program is expected to include a sustained virtual element: an online forum that keeps participants connected and supports continued exchange of ideas.
19) Who should the online forum connect?
The online forum is intended to support exchange not only within the cohort, but also with broader communities in India, the United States, the surrounding region, and globally.
20) What is the overall approach to leadership development in this program?
The program aims to provide structured leadership skills, meaningful exposure to institutions and experts, and practical resources, with an emphasis on long-term engagement in civil society and public life.
21) What might a competitive proposal need to include?
A competitive proposal would typically need to present a coherent program design that addresses participant selection, leadership development and exchanges, planning and managing India travel and meetings, and maintaining a moderated online platform for ongoing engagement after in-person programming.
22) What kinds of organizational capacity are important for applicants to demonstrate?
Applicants would typically need to demonstrate capacity to manage international programming, provide participant support and safety, build partnerships in both countries, and define clear outcomes related to leadership growth, networks, and ongoing civic engagement.
23) What kinds of outcomes does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes outcomes related to leadership growth, strengthened networks, and continued civic engagement over the long term.
24) Where can applicants find full implementation details and specific requirements?
Applicants are directed to consult the complete announcement referenced by the U.S. Embassy for full implementation details and specific requirements.
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