Opportunity Information: Apply for KRFP16 05
Apply for KRFP16 05
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Empowering India s Youth to Counter Gender Based Violence" 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 26, 2015 and posted on Apr 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 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 $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Empowering India's Youth to Counter Gender Based Violence" (Funding Opportunity Number KRFP16-05) is a public diplomacy and education-focused initiative run by the U.S. Mission to India through the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected awardee would not simply receive funds and operate independently, but would be expected to work closely with the Consulate on planning and implementation. The program is designed to support a concentrated series of four workshops to be held across the Consulate's district in four major cities: Kolkata, Guwahati, Ranchi, and Patna.
At its core, the project aims to empower young people, particularly college and university students, to play a more active role in countering gender-based violence (GBV). The workshops are intended to help create new or strengthen existing "gender cells" on campuses. In this context, gender cells can be understood as organized student-led and institution-supported groups or mechanisms focused on gender equity, prevention of harassment and violence, awareness-raising, peer support, reporting guidance, and sustained campus engagement. A key feature of the opportunity is that these gender cells are envisioned as inclusive and durable structures involving both men and women students, rather than one-off awareness events. The emphasis is on sustainability, so that the work continues after the workshop series ends and becomes embedded within campus life.
The content and approach of the workshops are expected to draw on and share best practices from the United States, India, and other international contexts. This signals an intent to combine practical prevention strategies, campus-based organizing models, and proven educational or community engagement methods that have worked in different settings. The overall concept is less about short-term messaging and more about equipping participants with tools, frameworks, and networks to build long-term institutional capacity within colleges and universities to prevent and respond to GBV.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $80,000. The award range was set with a floor of $65,000 and a ceiling of $80,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds to be considered eligible. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and tied to CFDA number 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), which typically supports programs that advance mutual understanding, educational exchange, and civic or social capacity-building aligned with U.S. foreign policy public diplomacy goals.
Eligibility was limited to specific organization types: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the United States (excluding higher education institutions if they fall outside those categories). The timeline listed the posting date as April 25, 2015, with an original closing date of June 25, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of July 16, 2015. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2015, indicating it is no longer open but remains a reference point for similar future programming.
For applicants or interested parties who needed the full announcement but had trouble accessing it electronically, the notice directed them to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata. The full announcement was referenced as the source for additional details, which typically would include required application components, budget guidance, expected deliverables, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and specific administrative conditions tied to the cooperative agreement format.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Empowering India's Youth to Counter Gender Based Violence" and the Funding Opportunity Number is KRFP16-05.
Who is running this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Mission to India initiative administered through the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata, under a public diplomacy and education-focused program area.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the selected awardee would be expected to work closely with the U.S. Consulate on planning and implementation, rather than operating fully independently after receiving funds.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to empower young people, especially college and university students, to take a more active role in countering gender-based violence (GBV) through campus-based structures and sustained engagement.
What activities does the grant support?
The core activity is a concentrated series of four workshops delivered across the Consulate's district, designed to help establish new or strengthen existing campus "gender cells" and build lasting capacity to prevent and respond to GBV.
How many workshops are expected, and where should they take place?
Four workshops are expected, to be held in four major cities within the Consulate's district: Kolkata, Guwahati, Ranchi, and Patna.
Who is the primary target audience for the workshops?
The primary audience is youth, particularly college and university students. The program focuses on building student capacity and campus mechanisms to address GBV.
What are "gender cells" in the context of this opportunity?
Gender cells are described as organized, student-led and institution-supported groups or mechanisms focused on gender equity and GBV prevention and response. They may support awareness-raising, peer support, reporting guidance, prevention of harassment and violence, and sustained engagement within campus life.
Are the gender cells intended to be short-term initiatives or long-term structures?
The emphasis is on sustainability and durability. Gender cells are envisioned as inclusive structures that continue after the workshop series ends and become embedded within campus life, rather than one-time events.
Is the program focused only on women students?
No. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes inclusive structures involving both men and women students.
What kind of content or approach is expected in the workshops?
The workshops are expected to draw on and share best practices from the United States, India, and other international contexts. The intent is to combine practical prevention strategies, campus organizing models, and proven educational or community engagement methods.
Is this opportunity more about awareness campaigns or capacity building?
Based on the description, the focus is more on equipping participants with tools, frameworks, and networks to build long-term institutional capacity within colleges and universities, rather than short-term messaging alone.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $80,000.
What is the expected award range?
The award range is $65,000 (minimum) to $80,000 (maximum).
How many awards were anticipated?
One award was anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number and program category associated with this grant?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), which typically supports mutual understanding, educational exchange, and civic or social capacity-building aligned with U.S. public diplomacy goals.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to: (1) public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, (2) private institutions of higher education, and (3) nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the United States.
Are U.S.-based nonprofits required to have a specific tax status?
Yes. The opportunity specifies nonprofit organizations must have 501(c)(3) status in the United States.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was April 25, 2015. The original closing date was June 25, 2015, and it was later extended to a current closing date of July 16, 2015.
Is this grant still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2015, indicating it is no longer open and is available mainly as a reference point for similar future programming.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
Archived status indicates the competition is closed and not accepting applications. The listing remains available for reference, which can be useful for understanding the type of programming and requirements that may appear in future, similar opportunities.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directs interested parties to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata to obtain the full announcement if they have trouble accessing it electronically.
Where would applicants typically find details like required application components, budget guidance, and deliverables?
The full announcement was referenced as the source for additional details. It would typically include required application components, budget guidance, expected deliverables, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and administrative conditions tied to the cooperative agreement format.
Does this description include the exact application package requirements?
No. The summary indicates that additional requirements would be contained in the full announcement, which applicants were directed to obtain if needed.
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