Opportunity Information: Apply for MRFP15 06
Apply for MRFP15 06
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Going Green MOOC" 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 May 19, 2015 and posted on May 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 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 $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 "Going Green MOOC" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number MRFP15 06) is a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy and education initiative designed to expand public understanding of climate change and environmental protection through a free, widely accessible online course. It was framed in the context of the January 2015 U.S.-India joint statement issued during President Obama s visit to India, where President Obama and Prime Minister Modi emphasized that climate change is a serious threat to humanity, sustainable development, economic growth, and poverty reduction. Building on that shared commitment, the program aims to educate audiences, especially students, about the causes and consequences of climate change, major environmental challenges, and practical pathways toward greener development.
The selected grantee would be responsible for producing a ten episode, English language massive open online course (MOOC) focused on environmental protection and climate change. A defining feature of the project is that it should draw on the expertise and experiences of Indian alumni of U.S. exchange programs, effectively spotlighting alumni as credible messengers and connecting the course to real-world professional and civic leadership networks. Alongside educating viewers in India, the MOOC is also intended to inform U.S. audiences about India s environmental challenges and highlight innovative solutions being pursued by Indian government institutions and civil society. Suggested content areas include the relationship between fossil fuel use and global warming, water conservation, alternative and renewable energy, and deforestation, but applicants are not limited to those themes as long as the overall focus stays on climate and environmental protection.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Mission to India would typically expect to remain actively involved in shaping or coordinating elements of the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal engagement. The opportunity falls under the Education activity category and is listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). The program anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of 20,000 dollars. Award amounts were expected to range from a floor of 16,000 dollars up to a ceiling of 20,000 dollars, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated.
Eligibility was open to a range of organizational applicants, including private institutions of higher education, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education). The announcement was posted May 19, 2015, with a closing date of July 20, 2015, and it was archived August 18, 2015. Course content produced under the project was expected to be distributed to students and amplified through Mission India social media platforms, reinforcing the goal of broad public access and visibility. For access issues or questions, the point of contact listed was the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Officer (phone 91 22 2672 4000), referenced under the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai link.
Going Green MOOC Grant (MRFP15 06) FAQs
What is the "Going Green MOOC" grant opportunity?
The "Going Green MOOC" (Funding Opportunity Number MRFP15 06) is a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy and education initiative to expand public understanding of climate change and environmental protection through a free, widely accessible online course.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to educate audiences, especially students, about the causes and consequences of climate change, major environmental challenges, and practical pathways toward greener development, using a free online course to reach broad audiences.
How does the program connect to U.S.-India cooperation on climate issues?
The opportunity was framed in the context of the January 2015 U.S.-India joint statement issued during President Obama's visit to India, where President Obama and Prime Minister Modi emphasized climate change as a serious threat to humanity, sustainable development, economic growth, and poverty reduction.
Who is the sponsor or issuing entity for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the U.S. Mission to India, with the listed point of contact being the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Officer.
What kind of project would the selected grantee need to deliver?
The selected grantee would be responsible for producing a ten-episode, English-language massive open online course (MOOC) focused on environmental protection and climate change.
What is distinctive about the expected course approach or featured experts?
A defining feature is that the project should draw on the expertise and experiences of Indian alumni of U.S. exchange programs, spotlighting alumni as credible messengers and linking the course to real-world professional and civic leadership networks.
Who is the intended audience for the MOOC?
The course is intended to educate viewers in India, especially students. It is also intended to inform U.S. audiences about India's environmental challenges and highlight innovative solutions pursued by Indian government institutions and civil society.
What language must the MOOC be produced in?
The MOOC is expected to be produced in English.
How many episodes are required?
The project description specifies a ten-episode MOOC.
What topics should the course cover?
Suggested content areas include the relationship between fossil fuel use and global warming, water conservation, alternative and renewable energy, and deforestation.
Are applicants limited to the suggested themes?
No. Applicants are not limited to the suggested themes, as long as the overall focus stays on climate change and environmental protection.
How will the course be distributed and promoted?
Course content produced under the project was expected to be distributed to students and amplified through Mission India social media platforms, supporting broad public access and visibility.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be managed?
A cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. Mission to India would expect to remain actively involved in shaping or coordinating elements of the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal engagement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Education activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
How much total funding was anticipated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $20,000.
What was the expected award range (minimum and maximum)?
Award amounts were expected to range from a floor of $16,000 up to a ceiling of $20,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to private institutions of higher education, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted May 19, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 20, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived August 18, 2015.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions?
The listed point of contact was the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Officer.
What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided was 91 22 2672 4000.
Where was the point of contact located or affiliated?
The point of contact was referenced under the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai link, indicating affiliation with the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai.
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