Opportunity Information: Apply for MRFP15 02
Apply for MRFP15 02
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Megacity Security Conference" 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 Jan 20, 2015 and posted on Jan 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 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 $175,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Megacity Security Conference grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number MRFP15-02) was issued by the U.S. Mission to India through the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section (PAS Mumbai) to support planning and delivery of a major security-focused conference in Mumbai in September 2015. The broader purpose is to strengthen U.S.-India security and law enforcement cooperation, building on the commitment expressed in the 2014 Obama-Modi joint statement to expand collaboration that bolsters national, regional, and global security. The opportunity is framed around the ongoing threat of terrorism and the heightened vulnerability of large urban centers, citing attacks in places such as Boston and Mumbai as reminders that megacities require better shared planning, strategy, and coordination to protect civilians and critical systems.
The selected grantee would be responsible for designing and executing the full conference program and ensuring it convenes recognized experts from the United States, India, and other countries that confront megacity security challenges. Suggested comparator cities include New York, Washington DC, Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta, Dhaka, Madrid, Paris, and London, with the final speaker list subject to approval by the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai PAS. The conference content is meant to be practical and policy-relevant, with possible themes spanning homeland security and counterterrorism, protection of critical infrastructure and key industries, the role of technology in security, modernization of law enforcement agencies, national security policy, interoperability and coordination across government bodies, cooperation between law enforcement and communities or civil society, public safety operations, media considerations during security incidents, and international security cooperation.
A central deliverable is a written white paper produced at the conclusion of the conference that compiles recommendations on megacity security. This document is intended to guide policymakers and may be made available to the public, making the event more than a one-off convening by capturing actionable lessons, models, and proposals that can inform future planning and interagency collaboration. The grant also emphasizes public diplomacy outcomes, especially strengthening professional networks between U.S. and Indian foreign policy and security experts, and encouraging sustained dialogue that continues beyond the event itself.
The target audience is intentionally broad and cross-sector, bringing together operational, policy, and public-facing communities. Expected participants include Indian law enforcement and security bodies (such as police, terror response entities, intelligence and investigative branches, and emergency response cells), legal professionals, U.S. and Indian policymakers, think tanks, academic experts, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders (particularly those tied to infrastructure and security-sensitive industries), and media. This mix is designed to help bridge gaps between strategy and implementation, and between government agencies and the communities and systems they are tasked with protecting.
Operationally, the grantee must partner with a U.S. or Indian organization such as a policy institution, think tank, academic body, or trade association to help develop and deliver the conference; the partner choice requires PAS Mumbai approval. The grantee’s responsibilities include building the agenda, coordinating invitations and confirmed participation from international and local experts, and managing event logistics end-to-end. PAS Mumbai retains an approval role over key outputs and messaging, including the implementation strategy, media releases, promotional materials, and the final white paper. A strong media and communications component is required, using both traditional press and new media, and the conference is expected to be amplified through the grantee’s social media channels in coordination with the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, with an education-related program classification under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). The program planned to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $175,000, an award ceiling of $175,000, and an award floor of $125,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2015, and closed on February 20, 2015, with an archive date of March 22, 2015. For access issues related to the full announcement, applicants were directed to contact the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai.
Megacity Security Conference Grant (MRFP15-02) - FAQs
What is the Megacity Security Conference grant opportunity?
The Megacity Security Conference grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number MRFP15-02) is a U.S. government funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Mission to India through the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section (PAS Mumbai). It supports the planning and delivery of a major security-focused conference in Mumbai scheduled for September 2015.
Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Mission to India via the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, Public Affairs Section (PAS Mumbai).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The broader purpose is to strengthen U.S.-India security and law enforcement cooperation, building on the commitment expressed in the 2014 Obama-Modi joint statement to expand collaboration that bolsters national, regional, and global security.
Why is the conference focused on megacity security?
The opportunity is framed around the ongoing threat of terrorism and the heightened vulnerability of large urban centers. It notes attacks in places such as Boston and Mumbai as reminders that megacities require better shared planning, strategy, and coordination to protect civilians and critical systems.
What is the expected date and location of the conference?
The conference is expected to take place in Mumbai in September 2015.
What is the grant mechanism (type of award)?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism and is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number and program classification?
The program classification is CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs, and it is described as education-related.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program planned to make one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $175,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $175,000 and the award floor is $125,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
What is the grantee expected to do?
The selected grantee would be responsible for designing and executing the full conference program and ensuring the event convenes recognized experts from the United States, India, and other countries that confront megacity security challenges. The grantee is also expected to manage the conference end-to-end, including agenda development, participant coordination, and logistics.
What are the required deliverables?
A central deliverable is a written white paper produced at the conclusion of the conference that compiles recommendations on megacity security. The grant also requires a strong media and communications component, including traditional press and new media, and amplification through the grantee's social media channels in coordination with the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai.
What is the purpose of the white paper?
The white paper is intended to guide policymakers and may be made available to the public. It is meant to capture actionable lessons, models, and proposals that can inform future planning and interagency collaboration beyond a one-time event.
What conference topics or themes are envisioned?
The conference content is meant to be practical and policy-relevant. Possible themes include homeland security and counterterrorism; protection of critical infrastructure and key industries; the role of technology in security; modernization of law enforcement agencies; national security policy; interoperability and coordination across government bodies; cooperation between law enforcement and communities or civil society; public safety operations; media considerations during security incidents; and international security cooperation.
Does the opportunity suggest any comparator cities or international perspectives?
Yes. Suggested comparator cities include New York, Washington DC, Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta, Dhaka, Madrid, Paris, and London, reflecting a desire to bring in lessons from other large cities facing megacity security challenges.
Who approves the conference speaker list?
The final speaker list is subject to approval by the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai PAS.
What role does PAS Mumbai play during implementation?
PAS Mumbai retains an approval role over key outputs and messaging, including the implementation strategy, media releases, promotional materials, and the final white paper.
Is a partner organization required?
Yes. The grantee must partner with a U.S. or Indian organization such as a policy institution, think tank, academic body, or trade association to help develop and deliver the conference.
Does the partner organization need approval?
Yes. The partner choice requires PAS Mumbai approval.
Who is the intended audience for the conference?
The target audience is broad and cross-sector. Expected participants include Indian law enforcement and security bodies (such as police, terror response entities, intelligence and investigative branches, and emergency response cells), legal professionals, U.S. and Indian policymakers, think tanks, academic experts, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders (especially those tied to infrastructure and security-sensitive industries), and media.
What public diplomacy outcomes does the grant emphasize?
The grant emphasizes strengthening professional networks between U.S. and Indian foreign policy and security experts and encouraging sustained dialogue that continues beyond the event itself.
What communications and media work is expected from the grantee?
A strong media and communications component is required, using both traditional press and new media. The conference is also expected to be amplified through the grantee's social media channels in coordination with the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, and PAS Mumbai approves media releases and promotional materials.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2015, and closed on February 20, 2015.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is March 22, 2015.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, applicants were directed to contact the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai.
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