Opportunity Information: Apply for NDRFP16 09
Apply for NDRFP16 09
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "South Asian Regional Exchange Program for Young Political Leaders" 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 12, 2015 and posted on May 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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 Private 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 South Asian Regional Exchange Program for Young Political Leaders was a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy grant opportunity designed to strengthen connections among key South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) partners by bringing emerging political leaders to the United States for an intensive, structured exchange. Because organizing a large regional conference inside South Asia was considered logistically difficult, the program followed a model first used in 2014: instead of convening participants locally, the Mission proposed a U.S.-based study tour that would let participants meet counterparts, observe U.S. institutions up close, and build cross-border professional relationships in a neutral setting.
At the core of the project was a three-week, in-depth U.S. study tour for a cohort of 15 participants, designed to resemble the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) format. The thematic focus was "regional connectivity" with a strong emphasis on economic cooperation, meaning the exchange was meant to go beyond general leadership training and concentrate on practical, policy-relevant questions tied to trade, investment, infrastructure, cross-border collaboration, and the kinds of regional linkages that can reduce friction and create shared growth. While the announcement summary does not list a detailed itinerary, the IVLP-like structure typically implies meetings with public and private sector stakeholders, site visits, roundtables, and facilitated discussions across multiple U.S. locations to expose participants to different perspectives and models.
The intended participants were young political leaders ages 28 to 35 drawn from major political parties in five South Asian countries: India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Each country was to contribute three participants, for a total of 15. Rather than open individual applications, nominations were to come through the respective U.S. Embassies in each of those countries, signaling that participant selection would be coordinated through embassy public diplomacy channels and tailored to ensure political diversity, leadership potential, and relevance to the program theme.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary grant competition in the education activity category under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). The opportunity anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The award ceiling was $250,000 and the floor was $150,000, indicating applicants needed to propose a substantial program design and budget within that range. Cost sharing or matching was not required. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (including nonprofits other than institutions of higher education). The posting date was May 13, 2015, with an application closing date of July 13, 2015, and the opportunity was archived on August 12, 2015. The administering agency was the U.S. Mission to India, with the point of contact listed as the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and additional details available via the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi link referenced in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the South Asian Regional Exchange Program for Young Political Leaders?
It was a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy grant opportunity designed to strengthen connections among key South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) partners by bringing emerging political leaders to the United States for an intensive, structured exchange.
What was the main goal of the program?
The program aimed to build and strengthen cross-border professional relationships among emerging political leaders from South Asia and to deepen their exposure to U.S. institutions and approaches, using a neutral U.S.-based setting to support regional collaboration.
Why was the exchange organized in the United States instead of as a regional conference in South Asia?
Organizing a large regional conference inside South Asia was considered logistically difficult. The program therefore used a model first applied in 2014: a U.S.-based study tour where participants could meet counterparts, observe U.S. institutions up close, and build cross-border relationships in a neutral environment.
What activities were expected to be included in the exchange?
The project centered on a three-week, in-depth U.S. study tour designed to resemble the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) format. While a detailed itinerary was not listed, an IVLP-like structure typically includes meetings with public and private sector stakeholders, site visits, roundtables, and facilitated discussions across multiple U.S. locations.
How long was the study tour?
The core exchange component was planned as a three-week U.S. study tour.
How many participants were expected in the cohort?
The program was designed for a cohort of 15 participants.
Which countries were included for participant recruitment?
Participants were to be drawn from five South Asian countries: India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
How many participants were expected from each country?
Each of the five countries was expected to contribute three participants, for a total of 15 participants.
Who was the intended participant profile?
The intended participants were young political leaders ages 28 to 35 drawn from major political parties in the five participating countries.
Was there an open application process for individual participants?
No. The opportunity indicated that nominations were to come through the respective U.S. Embassies in each participating country, rather than through open individual applications.
How were participants supposed to be nominated or selected?
Nominations were to be coordinated through the U.S. Embassies in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka via embassy public diplomacy channels, with selection aligned to political diversity, leadership potential, and relevance to the theme.
What was the program theme?
The thematic focus was "regional connectivity."
What did "regional connectivity" emphasize in this program?
The program placed a strong emphasis on economic cooperation, focusing on practical, policy-relevant issues tied to trade, investment, infrastructure, cross-border collaboration, and regional linkages that can reduce friction and support shared growth.
What kind of grant competition was this?
This was described as a discretionary grant competition in the education activity category.
What CFDA number was associated with the opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total program funding was $250,000.
What were the funding limits (ceiling and floor)?
The award ceiling was $250,000 and the award floor was $150,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply for the grant?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (including nonprofits other than institutions of higher education).
Which U.S. government entity administered the opportunity?
The administering agency was the U.S. Mission to India.
Who was listed as the point of contact?
The point of contact was the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was May 13, 2015, and the application closing date was July 13, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 12, 2015.
Where were additional details referenced?
Additional details were referenced as available via the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi link included in the announcement.
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