Opportunity Information: Apply for CRFP14 04
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- The U.S. Mission to India in the business and commerce community development education employment, labor and training regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate Chennai South Asia Young Entrepreneurs Summit (SAYes)" 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 Feb 24, 2014 and posted on Feb 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Consulate Chennai South Asia Young Entrepreneurs Summit (SAYes) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CRFP14 04) supports the planning and delivery of a major international youth entrepreneurship conference in Bangalore. The event is designed to bring together 25 emerging young entrepreneurs from across South Asia for structured networking, mentorship, and practical learning. The central aim is to strengthen regional business connections by sharing information on regulations that shape cross-border business cooperation, while also helping participants explore funding pathways such as private equity, venture capital, and other investment channels. A key feature of the summit is exposure to experienced business leaders, especially those who have built or managed international operations, so participants can learn directly from real-world examples and expand their professional networks.
The program is structured as a two-day conference hosted in a centrally located hotel in Bangalore, with the awardee responsible for end-to-end coordination. This includes building the agenda, recruiting and confirming expert speakers, managing participant outreach and selection, and delivering all logistics needed for a professional convening. While the summit draws entrepreneurs from throughout South Asia, the awardee will also invite appropriate local participants in India in consultation with the U.S. Consulate. The U.S. Consulate Chennai retains an approval role over the final list of invited participants and expert speakers, meaning the awardee must coordinate closely with the Consulate and obtain clearance on final selections.
The conference content is intended to be practical and regionally relevant, with suggested themes spanning multiple growth sectors. Proposed topics may include clean energy, green technology, renewable energy, power, transportation, infrastructure, hospitality and tourism, health and education services, the role of business incubators, technology and innovation, mentoring, and opportunities for public-private partnerships. Applicants are encouraged to design sessions that not only share best practices and regulatory insights, but also create real opportunities for cross-border collaboration, deal flow, mentorship matching, and longer-term professional ties among participants.
Because this is a conference-focused award, proposals are expected to include a detailed operational plan and a comprehensive budget covering the full range of administrative and logistical expenses. The opportunity explicitly calls out the need to budget for economy class roundtrip airfare, lodging, and per diem for participants and expert speakers, as well as relevant administrative staff supporting the program in Bangalore. In addition, budgets should include venue rental costs, all venue-related expenses beyond room rental (such as utilities and backup generator needs), lunch and coffee or tea breaks for two days, agenda preparation, conference materials (posters, folders, and resource packets), publicity and outreach materials including a conference website, audio-visual needs, travel agency expenses, and the cost of invitations. In short, the funding is meant to cover what it takes to execute a high-quality, international convening with participants traveling in from the region.
This grant is offered by the U.S. Mission to India under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and is categorized as a discretionary opportunity. The funding instrument is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant, which signals that the U.S. Consulate will likely remain actively engaged in key program decisions (especially participant and speaker approvals) rather than functioning solely as a pass-through funder. Only one award is expected.
Funding for the opportunity is estimated at a total of $35,000, with an award ceiling of $35,000 and a floor of $10,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, but the awardee is encouraged to seek additional funding or sponsorship for the conference, as long as any outside support is reviewed and approved by the U.S. Consulate Chennai and the U.S. Embassy New Delhi. That flexibility can be useful for applicants who want to expand programming, add higher-profile speakers, or enhance participant support beyond what the base grant can cover.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and individuals. Proposals are reviewed by a panel made up of Consulate and Embassy staff after the submission deadline. Applicants should also note the post-selection compliance requirement: if selected, the recipient must complete additional forms and registration documents within 30 days of notification in order to receive funding.
Key dates in the posted announcement include a Posted Date of February 24, 2014, and an application deadline (Current Closing Date) of March 28, 2014, with the archive date listed as April 27, 2014. For access issues related to the full announcement, the notice directs applicants to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate Chennai Public Affairs Section (Chennai Grants).
FAQs: U.S. Consulate Chennai South Asia Young Entrepreneurs Summit (SAYes) Grant (Funding Opportunity Number CRFP14 04)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Mission to India (U.S. Consulate Chennai) grant opportunity to support the planning and delivery of the South Asia Young Entrepreneurs Summit (SAYes), a major international youth entrepreneurship conference to be held in Bangalore.
What is the main purpose of the SAYes summit?
The summit is designed to bring together emerging young entrepreneurs from across South Asia for structured networking, mentorship, and practical learning. A central aim is to strengthen regional business connections by sharing information on regulations that shape cross-border business cooperation, and to help participants explore funding pathways such as private equity, venture capital, and other investment channels.
Where will the conference take place?
The conference is planned for Bangalore, India, and is intended to be hosted in a centrally located hotel.
How long is the conference expected to be?
The program is structured as a two-day conference.
How many participants will the summit bring together?
The event is designed to convene 25 emerging young entrepreneurs from across South Asia.
Who is the intended audience for the summit?
The core audience is emerging young entrepreneurs from across South Asia, with additional appropriate local participants from India invited in consultation with the U.S. Consulate.
Does the awardee select the participants and speakers?
The awardee is responsible for participant outreach and selection and for recruiting and confirming expert speakers, but the U.S. Consulate Chennai retains an approval role over the final list of invited participants and expert speakers. The awardee must coordinate closely with the Consulate and obtain clearance on final selections.
What is the role of the U.S. Consulate Chennai in the program?
The Consulate is the funder and remains engaged in key program decisions. Because the instrument is described as a cooperative agreement/grant, the Consulate is expected to be actively involved, especially in approvals related to participant and speaker lists.
What types of activities and outcomes is the summit trying to encourage?
The summit emphasizes practical learning and regionally relevant content, with a focus on building cross-border business cooperation. Applicants are encouraged to design sessions that create real opportunities for collaboration, deal flow, mentorship matching, and longer-term professional ties among participants.
What topics can the conference cover?
Suggested themes include clean energy, green technology, renewable energy, power, transportation, infrastructure, hospitality and tourism, health and education services, the role of business incubators, technology and innovation, mentoring, and opportunities for public-private partnerships.
What are the awardee's main responsibilities?
The awardee is responsible for end-to-end coordination, including building the agenda, recruiting and confirming expert speakers, conducting participant outreach and selection, and managing all logistics needed for a professional international convening in Bangalore.
What should proposals include?
Proposals are expected to include a detailed operational plan and a comprehensive budget covering the full range of administrative and logistical expenses required to run the two-day conference.
What costs is the budget expected to cover?
The opportunity calls for budgets that include economy class roundtrip airfare, lodging, and per diem for participants and expert speakers, as well as relevant administrative staff supporting the program in Bangalore. Budgets should also include venue rental, venue-related expenses beyond room rental (including utilities and backup generator needs), lunch and coffee or tea breaks for two days, agenda preparation, conference materials (posters, folders, and resource packets), publicity and outreach materials (including a conference website), audio-visual needs, travel agency expenses, and invitations.
Is this funding meant to cover a full conference implementation?
Yes. The funding is described as intended to cover what it takes to execute a high-quality, international convening, including the logistical and administrative components required for participants traveling in from the region.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is $35,000. The award ceiling is $35,000 and the award floor is $10,000.
How many awards will be made?
Only one award is expected.
Is cost-sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Can the awardee seek sponsorships or other outside funding?
Yes. The awardee is encouraged to seek additional funding or sponsorship for the conference, but any outside support must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Consulate Chennai and the U.S. Embassy New Delhi.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and individuals.
Which federal program area is this grant associated with?
The opportunity is offered under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and is categorized as a discretionary opportunity.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant.
How will applications be reviewed?
Proposals are reviewed by a panel made up of U.S. Consulate and U.S. Embassy staff after the submission deadline.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is February 24, 2014. The application deadline (current closing date) is March 28, 2014. The archive date is April 27, 2014.
Are there any requirements after selection?
Yes. If selected, the recipient must complete additional forms and registration documents within 30 days of notification in order to receive funding.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, applicants are directed to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate Chennai Public Affairs Section (Chennai Grants).
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