Opportunity Information: Apply for CRFP13 02
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- The U.S. Mission to India in the energy environment natural resources regional development transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate Chennai Maritime Trade and 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 Jun 27, 2013 and posted on Jun 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), announced a competitive funding opportunity to support a maritime trade and security conference as a public diplomacy program. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to be actively involved with the recipient in shaping or overseeing key elements of the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal interaction. The overall purpose is to develop and implement a program aligned with PAS public diplomacy objectives, using a conference format focused on maritime trade and security themes that fit within broader categories such as transportation, regional development, energy, environment, and natural resources.
This opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number CRFP13 02 and titled "U.S. Consulate Chennai Maritime Trade and Security Conference." It is a discretionary program (not a formula entitlement), with an expectation of making one award. The total estimated funding available is $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $50,000, which suggests proposals could be scaled but must fall within that range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be eligible, although applicants can still propose leveraged support if it strengthens the project.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-recognized nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions) as well as both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. In addition, the announcement emphasizes that applicants must be non-governmental organizations or other legally recognized nonprofit institutions that can meet both Indian and U.S. technical and legal requirements. The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Mission to India, operating locally through the Chennai PAS office, and the program is listed under CFDA 19.040, which covers public diplomacy programs.
Key dates indicate this was a time-limited solicitation: it was posted and created on June 27, 2013, with an original and final closing date of August 2, 2013, and an archive date of September 1, 2013. Applicants looking for further details were directed to the U.S. Consulate Chennai website, and anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically was instructed to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate Chennai Public Affairs Section by phone. Overall, the funding opportunity sought a qualified nonprofit or academic institution to design and run a substantive maritime trade and security conference that advances U.S. public diplomacy goals in the Chennai consular district and broader U.S.-India engagement context.
FAQs: U.S. Consulate Chennai Maritime Trade and Security Conference (CRFP13 02)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive funding opportunity announced by the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), to support a maritime trade and security conference as a U.S. public diplomacy program.
What is the official title and Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The opportunity is titled "U.S. Consulate Chennai Maritime Trade and Security Conference" and was published under Funding Opportunity Number CRFP13 02.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Mission to India, operating locally through the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. government expects to be actively involved with the recipient in shaping and/or overseeing key elements of the project, rather than providing funding with minimal interaction.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to develop and implement a program aligned with PAS public diplomacy objectives, using a conference format focused on maritime trade and security.
What project format does the announcement support?
The supported format is a conference focused on maritime trade and security, designed and implemented as a public diplomacy program.
What themes should the conference address?
The maritime trade and security focus is expected to fit within broader categories such as transportation, regional development, energy, environment, and natural resources.
Is this a competitive opportunity or an entitlement program?
This is a discretionary competitive opportunity, not a formula or entitlement program.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of making one award.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is $100,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $50,000 and the award ceiling is $100,000, meaning proposals should be budgeted within that range.
Can proposals be scaled to different budget levels?
Yes. The existence of a $50,000 floor and a $100,000 ceiling suggests proposals may be scaled, as long as they remain within the stated range.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds to be eligible.
Can an applicant still include leveraged or non-federal support?
Yes. While not required, applicants may propose leveraged support if it strengthens the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: (1) U.S.-recognized nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), and (2) private or public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are there additional eligibility expectations beyond organizational type?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes that applicants must be non-governmental organizations or other legally recognized nonprofit institutions that can meet both Indian and U.S. technical and legal requirements.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 19.040, which covers public diplomacy programs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on June 27, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was August 2, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The solicitation was time-limited and shows an archive date of September 1, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find full details?
Applicants were directed to the U.S. Consulate Chennai website for further details.
What if someone could not access the announcement electronically?
Anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically was instructed to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate Chennai Public Affairs Section by phone.
What geographic or program context is implied?
The opportunity sought a qualified nonprofit or academic institution to design and run a substantive maritime trade and security conference that advances U.S. public diplomacy goals in the Chennai consular district and within the broader U.S.-India engagement context.
What level of U.S. government involvement should an awardee expect?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the awardee should expect active involvement by the U.S. government in shaping or overseeing key elements of the project.
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