Opportunity Information: Apply for K NOFO 16 100
Apply for K NOFO 16 100
- The DOS-IND in the education, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "High School Eco Action Clubs in Kolkata and Patna" 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 Jun 10, 2016 and posted on Jun 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 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 $70,000.00 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 High School Eco Action Clubs in Kolkata and Patna grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: K NOFO 16 100) was a U.S. Department of State initiative administered through DOS-IND/PAS Kolkata, designed to create and strengthen student-led environmental engagement in high schools across Kolkata and Patna. Structured as a discretionary Cooperative Agreement, the program aimed to develop a pipeline of motivated youth "environment champions" by launching Ecology Action groups, referred to as Eco Action Clubs, in schools that did not already have similar organized extracurricular environmental clubs. In practice, this means the selected grantee would be responsible for identifying and recruiting eligible high schools where structured environmental programming was not yet in place, ensuring the grant expanded environmental participation rather than duplicating existing clubs.
A central feature of the opportunity was that the grantee would not only implement activities but also build the program framework itself. The grantee was expected to design the Eco Action Club curriculum and overall program model, working with input from the U.S. Consulate to align the content with shared priorities. The clubs were intended to operate with on-the-ground support from a local partner organization, which would help manage day-to-day club development while incorporating student and faculty perspectives into the planning and execution of ecological activities. This local management approach emphasized practical ownership within each school, with students and teachers contributing directly to what the clubs do and how they evolve, rather than having a one-size-fits-all program imposed from outside.
The funded activities were meant to be targeted and action-oriented, explicitly supporting efforts to combat climate change through school-based projects and engagement. While the announcement does not list specific required projects in the excerpt provided, the stated goal of "amplifying efforts to combat climate change" indicates the clubs were expected to go beyond awareness campaigns and into measurable, locally relevant actions that could be implemented within school communities or nearby neighborhoods. Alongside environmental outcomes, the program had a strong capacity-building focus: it sought to promote environmental diplomacy by building youth expertise in STEM-related areas connected to ecology and climate, and by strengthening leadership skills. In other words, the clubs were positioned as both a climate action platform and a youth development program, preparing students to understand environmental challenges through a science-informed lens while also learning to lead, organize, and collaborate.
In terms of eligibility and funding, applicants could include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher-education institutions within that nonprofit category as specified). The award had a ceiling of $70,000, with one award expected, indicating a single implementing organization would likely coordinate the overall effort across both cities rather than funding multiple separate grantees. The opportunity was created and posted on June 10, 2016, and the closing date for applications was August 12, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): High School Eco Action Clubs in Kolkata and Patna (K NOFO 16 100)
What is the High School Eco Action Clubs in Kolkata and Patna grant opportunity?
This funding opportunity was a U.S. Department of State initiative administered through DOS-IND/PAS Kolkata to create and strengthen student-led environmental engagement in high schools across Kolkata and Patna by launching Ecology Action groups called Eco Action Clubs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is K NOFO 16 100.
Which U.S. government office administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was administered through DOS-IND/PAS Kolkata, under the U.S. Department of State.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The program was structured as a discretionary Cooperative Agreement.
What was the main goal of the program?
The program aimed to develop a pipeline of motivated youth "environment champions" by establishing student-led Eco Action Clubs in high schools and supporting action-oriented environmental engagement.
Where were the Eco Action Clubs intended to be established?
The clubs were intended for high schools in Kolkata and Patna.
Were Eco Action Clubs meant to be added to any high school, or only certain schools?
The selected grantee was expected to identify and recruit eligible high schools where structured environmental programming was not yet in place, so the grant would expand environmental participation rather than duplicate existing clubs.
Who was responsible for identifying and recruiting participating high schools?
The selected grantee was responsible for identifying and recruiting eligible high schools that did not already have similar organized extracurricular environmental clubs.
Did the grant require the grantee to build the program model and curriculum?
Yes. A central feature was that the grantee would not only implement activities but also build the program framework, including designing the Eco Action Club curriculum and the overall program model.
Was the curriculum expected to be coordinated with the U.S. Consulate?
Yes. The grantee was expected to design the curriculum and program model with input from the U.S. Consulate to align content with shared priorities.
What role did a local partner organization play?
The clubs were intended to operate with on-the-ground support from a local partner organization that would help manage day-to-day club development while incorporating student and faculty perspectives into planning and execution.
How were students and teachers expected to be involved in the clubs?
The local management approach emphasized practical ownership within each school, with students and teachers contributing directly to what the clubs do and how they evolve, rather than following a one-size-fits-all model imposed from outside.
What kinds of activities were the clubs expected to carry out?
Activities were intended to be targeted and action-oriented, explicitly supporting efforts to combat climate change through school-based projects and engagement. The excerpt provided does not list specific required projects, but the stated goal indicates clubs were expected to move beyond awareness and into measurable, locally relevant actions.
Was the focus only on environmental awareness?
No. The program emphasized action-oriented efforts to combat climate change and suggested the clubs should pursue measurable actions, not just awareness campaigns.
Besides environmental outcomes, what other outcomes did the program aim to achieve?
The program had a capacity-building focus: promoting environmental diplomacy by building youth expertise in STEM-related areas connected to ecology and climate, and strengthening leadership skills.
How did the program connect to STEM and leadership development?
The clubs were positioned as a youth development platform where students could build science-informed understanding of ecology and climate (STEM-related learning) while also learning leadership skills such as organizing, collaborating, and guiding projects.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher-education institutions within that nonprofit category as specified).
Were nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status were eligible, with the stated exception that higher-education institutions were excluded within that nonprofit category as specified in the opportunity summary.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $70,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
One award was expected, meaning a single implementing organization would likely coordinate the overall effort across both Kolkata and Patna.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 10, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date for applications was August 12, 2016.
What does it mean that this was designed to avoid duplicating existing clubs?
It means the grantee was expected to focus on schools without existing structured environmental clubs or similar organized extracurricular environmental programming, so the grant would create new participation pathways rather than fund activities that were already being done through an established club.
Was the program intended to be centrally standardized across schools?
No. The description emphasized incorporating student and faculty perspectives and avoiding a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach, allowing clubs to evolve based on each school context while still aligning with shared priorities developed with U.S. Consulate input.
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