Opportunity Information: Apply for NDRFP15 05
Apply for NDRFP15 05
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Combating Air Pollution in North India" 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 Jun 22, 2015 and posted on Apr 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Combating Air Pollution in North India" (Funding Opportunity Number NDRFP15-05) is a U.S. Mission to India, Public Affairs Section initiative designed to address severe air quality challenges affecting New Delhi and other highly polluted North Indian cities. The opportunity is grounded in widely cited public health concerns, referencing a World Health Organization report that identified New Delhi as having the most polluted air globally at the time, and noting that several other North Indian cities were ranked among the worst worldwide for air pollution, including Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Allahabad, Jalandhar, Lucknow, Agra, Ludhiana, Khanna, and Jodhpur. The announcement frames air pollution not only as a major health threat, linked to reduced life expectancy and broader community health impacts, but also as an economic and reputational issue that can undermine the local business climate by discouraging foreign investment, limiting corporate willingness to post staff in affected areas, and reducing tourism.
The program purpose is to fund a series of practical, stakeholder-focused workshops on air quality that connect American air quality experts with Indian local stakeholders to share insights, technical knowledge, and best practices for reducing pollution. The workshops are intended to be held in New Delhi plus three to four additional North Indian cities, indicating a regional approach rather than a single-city intervention. A key expected outcome is that these workshops will help engage communities and support Indian stakeholders in developing concrete recommendations to improve air quality conditions. The design emphasizes inclusive participation, calling for involvement from local policymakers, advocates, subject-matter experts, and community members, which suggests the Embassy is looking for proposals that bridge technical expertise with local governance realities and public engagement.
Another notable feature of the opportunity is its encouragement of outreach to the local business community. The announcement signals that a strong proposal would not treat air quality as only an environmental or public health issue, but would also help businesses understand how pollution affects their operations, workforce, and long-term economic interests. This implies an interest in building broader coalitions for change, where businesses can become informed stakeholders and potential partners in supporting or advocating for pollution reduction strategies.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the funding agency expects to be more actively involved in the project during implementation than with a standard grant. The activity category is listed as Education, aligning with the workshop and knowledge-sharing focus, and it is tied to CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. The award range was set with a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $150,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for eligible organizations that may not have additional funds to contribute.
Eligibility was open to a range of organizations, including private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2015, with an original closing date of June 20, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of July 7, 2015, and it was archived on August 6, 2015. For applicants needing access to the full announcement, the notice directs them to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi through the Embassy Public Affairs Section.
FAQs: Combating Air Pollution in North India (Funding Opportunity Number NDRFP15-05)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Combating Air Pollution in North India."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NDRFP15-05.
Who is sponsoring or issuing this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Mission to India, Public Affairs Section initiative.
What problem is this program trying to address?
The program is designed to address severe air quality challenges affecting New Delhi and other highly polluted cities in North India. The announcement frames air pollution as a major public health threat and also as an economic and reputational issue that can harm the local business climate.
Why does the announcement emphasize public health impacts?
The announcement cites widely referenced public health concerns, including a World Health Organization report identifying New Delhi as having the most polluted air globally at the time. It also links air pollution to reduced life expectancy and broader community health impacts.
Which North Indian cities are specifically referenced as highly polluted?
The announcement references New Delhi and notes several other North Indian cities ranked among the worst worldwide for air pollution, including Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Allahabad, Jalandhar, Lucknow, Agra, Ludhiana, Khanna, and Jodhpur.
How does the program connect air quality to economic or reputational concerns?
The announcement indicates that poor air quality can undermine the local business climate by discouraging foreign investment, limiting corporate willingness to post staff in affected areas, and reducing tourism.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is to fund a series of practical, stakeholder-focused workshops on air quality that connect American air quality experts with Indian local stakeholders to share insights, technical knowledge, and best practices for reducing pollution.
What kinds of activities are expected to be supported with these funds?
The core activity described is a series of workshops focused on air quality, knowledge sharing, and practical engagement among American experts and Indian stakeholders, with the goal of helping stakeholders develop concrete recommendations to improve air quality conditions.
Where are the workshops expected to take place?
The workshops are intended to be held in New Delhi plus three to four additional North Indian cities, reflecting a regional approach rather than a single-city intervention.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
The award range includes a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement characterizes it as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funding agency expects to be more actively involved in the project during implementation than with a standard grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Education, aligning with the workshop and knowledge-sharing focus.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions).
What kinds of stakeholders are expected to be involved in the workshops?
The design emphasizes inclusive participation and calls for involvement from local policymakers, advocates, subject-matter experts, and community members.
What is a key expected outcome of the workshops?
A key expected outcome is that the workshops will engage communities and support Indian stakeholders in developing concrete recommendations to improve air quality conditions.
How important is community engagement in this program design?
Community engagement appears central. The announcement emphasizes inclusive participation and stakeholder-focused workshops intended to connect technical expertise with local governance realities and public engagement.
Does the opportunity encourage involvement from the business community?
Yes. The announcement encourages outreach to the local business community and signals that strong proposals should address air quality not only as an environmental or public health issue, but also as an issue affecting business operations, workforce, and long-term economic interests.
What is the rationale for including the business community?
The announcement implies an interest in building broader coalitions for change, where businesses become informed stakeholders and potential partners in supporting or advocating for pollution reduction strategies.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2015.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 20, 2015.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to July 7, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 6, 2015.
How can someone access the full announcement text?
The notice directs applicants needing access to the full announcement to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi through the Embassy Public Affairs Section.
Which U.S. Embassy office is referenced for inquiries or access?
The opportunity references the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, Embassy Public Affairs Section, and specifically points to the Grant Applications Manager.
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