Opportunity Information: Apply for CRFP15 06
Apply for CRFP15 06
- The U.S. Mission to India in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Target 500 Billion U.S. India Trade 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 Jul 1, 2015 and posted on Apr 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2015. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to all non profit, non governmental organizations. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this Request for Proposal (RFP).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Target 500 Billion U.S. India Trade Conference grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CRFP15 06) is a discretionary U.S. government funding program issued by the U.S. Mission to India, specifically tied to the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai. The purpose is to support the planning and delivery of a three-day international conference in Bengaluru, India focused on U.S.-India trade relations, with particular attention to the shared goal announced by President Obama and Prime Minister Modi of expanding bilateral trade from roughly 100 billion to 500 billion over a ten-year period. The conference is meant to be practical and problem-solving in nature, bringing together stakeholders who can evaluate whether the 500 billion target is achievable, pinpoint the main obstacles that could slow progress, and develop workable approaches to reduce or remove those constraints.
The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies an active partnership between the award recipient and the funding agency during implementation rather than a hands-off grant. It falls under the Business and Commerce activity category and is associated with CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), signaling that in addition to economic and trade content, the event is also intended to strengthen U.S.-India engagement and mutual understanding through convening, dialogue, and relationship-building among government, business, and policy communities. Only one award was expected to be made, so applicants would have been competing for a single funded conference concept and implementation plan.
Funding for the project was set within a fairly tight range: an award floor of 80,000 and a ceiling of 100,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility, although voluntary leverage or in-kind support can often strengthen proposals in competitive processes. The posted date was April 30, 2015, with the opportunity created July 1, 2015. The original closing date was June 30, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of July 15, 2015, and it was archived on August 14, 2015.
Eligibility was open to non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and individuals were explicitly not eligible to apply. The solicitation references additional eligibility clarification in an “Additional Information on Eligibility” text field, and points applicants to the U.S. Consulate General Chennai website for the full announcement details and any required forms or instructions. For access issues or administrative questions, the point of contact listed was the Grants Application Manager at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai (phone 91 4428574000).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "Target 500 Billion U.S. India Trade Conference" grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CRFP15 06.
Which U.S. government entity issued this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. government funding program issued by the U.S. Mission to India, tied specifically to the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support the planning and delivery of a three-day international conference in Bengaluru, India focused on U.S.-India trade relations and the shared goal of expanding bilateral trade to 500 billion over a ten-year period.
Where is the conference expected to take place?
The conference is expected to be held in Bengaluru, India.
How long is the conference?
The conference is designed to be a three-day international event.
What is the "Target 500 Billion" goal referenced in this opportunity?
The conference is anchored to the goal announced by President Obama and Prime Minister Modi of expanding bilateral trade from roughly 100 billion to 500 billion over a ten-year period.
What kind of conference content is the program seeking?
The conference is meant to be practical and problem-solving in nature, bringing together stakeholders to evaluate whether the 500 billion target is achievable, identify key obstacles that could slow progress, and develop workable approaches to reduce or remove those constraints.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Business and Commerce activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what does it imply?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). This signals that, in addition to economic and trade content, the event is also intended to strengthen U.S.-India engagement and mutual understanding through convening, dialogue, and relationship-building among government, business, and policy communities.
What type of award mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies active partnership between the award recipient and the funding agency during implementation.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected to be made, meaning applicants were competing for a single funded conference concept and implementation plan.
What is the funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award range was set with a floor of 80,000 and a ceiling of 100,000.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Can an applicant still provide leveraged or in-kind support?
The opportunity did not require matching funds, but voluntary leverage or in-kind support can often strengthen proposals in competitive processes.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to non-profit, non-governmental organizations.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals were explicitly not eligible to apply.
Where should applicants look for full announcement details and required forms?
The solicitation points applicants to the U.S. Consulate General Chennai website for the full announcement details and any required forms or instructions.
Does the opportunity mention additional eligibility clarification?
Yes. The solicitation references additional eligibility clarification in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" text field.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date was April 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 1, 2015.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 30, 2015.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to July 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 14, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The point of contact listed was the Grants Application Manager at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai.
What phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The listed phone number is 91 4428574000.
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