Opportunity Information: Apply for CRFP15 08
Apply for CRFP15 08
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cartooning for Cause" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2015 and posted on Apr 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2015. (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 $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to all non profit, non governmental organizations. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this Request for Proposal (RFP). 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Cartooning for Cause" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CRFP15 08) is a public diplomacy and education-focused funding announcement from the U.S. Mission to India, specifically through the U.S. Consulate General Chennai. The program is designed to support one project that will organize editorial cartooning workshop(s) aimed at strengthening public dialogue and civic awareness through visual journalism. The core idea is to bring together participants from different parts of the media ecosystem and use editorial cartooning as a tool for discussion, critique, and communication on major public-interest issues.
The proposed activities center on conducting workshop-style training and exchange for print and broadcast journalists, bloggers, citizen journalists, and journalism students. The workshops are intended to explore and compare how editorial cartooning functions in India and in the United States, with an emphasis on how cartoons can spark conversation, frame complex debates in accessible ways, and encourage public engagement. Topic areas highlighted in the announcement include climate change, energy security, gender-based violence, intellectual property rights, and freedom of speech and expression. In practical terms, a competitive proposal would likely include structured sessions led by experienced cartoonists or editors, guided discussions on ethics and impact, and opportunities for participants to develop and present their own work addressing these themes.
This is a discretionary grant using a cooperative agreement, which generally means the U.S. government expects an active role in shaping or supporting the project during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. Only one award is expected, with funding ranging from a floor of $30,000 to a ceiling of $35,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding falls under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), reinforcing that the program goal is cross-cultural exchange and engagement rather than purely technical training.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental organizations; individuals cannot apply. One non-profit, non-governmental organization must serve as the prime recipient, although subcontracts with other entities are allowed as long as the proposal clearly defines what each partner will do. Key dates show the notice was posted April 30, 2015, with an original closing date of June 30, 2015, later extended to July 16, 2015, and an archive date of August 15, 2015. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai (phone: +91 44 2857 4000), and additional details were available via the U.S. Consulate General Chennai website.
Cartooning for Cause Grant (CRFP15 08) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Cartooning for Cause" grant opportunity?
"Cartooning for Cause" (Funding Opportunity Number CRFP15 08) is a U.S. government public diplomacy and education funding opportunity from the U.S. Mission to India, offered through the U.S. Consulate General Chennai. It supports a project focused on editorial cartooning workshops designed to strengthen public dialogue and civic awareness through visual journalism.
Who is offering this grant?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to India, specifically through the U.S. Consulate General Chennai.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to use editorial cartooning as a tool to encourage discussion, critique, and communication on major public-interest issues by strengthening public dialogue and civic awareness through visual journalism.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
Only one award is expected.
What is the funding amount for the award?
Funding is expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $30,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $35,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This is a discretionary grant using a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project implementation?
A cooperative agreement generally means the U.S. government expects an active role in shaping or supporting the project during implementation, rather than simply providing funds without involvement.
What kinds of activities should the project include?
The proposed activities center on organizing editorial cartooning workshop-style training and exchange. A competitive proposal would likely include structured sessions led by experienced cartoonists or editors, guided discussions on ethics and impact, and opportunities for participants to develop and present their own work.
What is the focus of the workshops?
The workshops are intended to explore and compare how editorial cartooning functions in India and in the United States, with emphasis on how cartoons can spark conversation, make complex debates more accessible, and encourage public engagement.
Who are the intended participants for the workshops?
Target participants include print and broadcast journalists, bloggers, citizen journalists, and journalism students, drawn from different parts of the media ecosystem.
What topic areas are highlighted for editorial cartooning content?
Highlighted topic areas include climate change, energy security, gender-based violence, intellectual property rights, and freedom of speech and expression.
Can the project include partners or subcontractors?
Yes. Subcontracts with other entities are allowed, but the proposal must clearly define what each partner will do.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Individuals cannot apply.
Does the application require a prime recipient?
Yes. One non-profit, non-governmental organization must serve as the prime recipient.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding falls under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What does CFDA 19.040 indicate about the program's goals?
It reinforces that the program goal is public diplomacy-focused cross-cultural exchange and engagement, rather than purely technical training.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on April 30, 2015.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was June 30, 2015, and it was later extended to July 16, 2015.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is August 15, 2015.
Where could applicants find additional details?
Additional details were available via the U.S. Consulate General Chennai website.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai.
What contact phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was +91 44 2857 4000.
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