Opportunity Information: Apply for KRFP16 02
Apply for KRFP16 02
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata Hackathon to Counter Gender Based Violence (GBV) Developing a User Centric Sustainable Mobile App" 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 25, 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 $45,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata Hackathon to Counter Gender Based Violence (GBV) Developing a User Centric Sustainable Mobile App" (Funding Opportunity Number KRFP16 02) is a public diplomacy and education-focused cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Mission to India through the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata. The core idea is to fund and implement a three-day hackathon in Ranchi, Jharkhand, or another designated city in West Bengal, India, aimed at using digital tools to address and reduce gender based violence. The hackathon format is meant to bring together software developers and other relevant participants in an intensive, time-bound environment to build or improve technology solutions, with the specific end goal of producing a practical mobile application that can be used by NGOs, law enforcement, and other stakeholders working on GBV prevention and response.
Programmatically, the opportunity is centered on "digital empowerment" as a mechanism for combating GBV. Rather than supporting a broad awareness campaign or a long-term service delivery project, it focuses on convening technical and non-technical contributors (for example, programmers, designers, advocates, and practitioners) to design a mobile app that is described as comprehensive, user-centric, and sustainable. "User-centric" signals that the application should be designed around the real needs, constraints, and safety considerations of the people who would rely on it, while "sustainable" implies the project should be built with realistic plans for ongoing maintenance, usability, and adoption after the hackathon ends, not just a short-lived prototype. The intended audience and users mentioned include NGOs and law enforcement, which suggests the app may need to support coordination, reporting, referral pathways, evidence or incident documentation, resource mapping, or other functions that help institutions and frontline actors respond to GBV more effectively. The announcement notes that applicants should consult the full posting for detailed requirements and expectations, indicating that specific deliverables, event structure, and evaluation criteria likely sit in the full solicitation.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the funder typically expects an ongoing level of involvement beyond simply issuing a grant and receiving final reports. The total estimated funding is $45,000, with an anticipated award amount ranging from a $35,000 floor to a $45,000 ceiling. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have additional funds to contribute. The program is categorized under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and listed under Education as the funding activity category, which aligns with the convening, skills-building, and cross-sector collaboration aspects of a hackathon.
Eligibility is limited to certain organization types: private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than higher education institutions). That eligibility framing suggests the consulate is looking for applicants with the institutional capacity to manage an event-based project, handle U.S. government award compliance requirements, and coordinate partnerships with technical communities and GBV-focused stakeholders. The posting dates indicate it was originally posted April 25, 2015, with a creation date of June 25, 2015. The original closing date was June 25, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of July 16, 2015, and the opportunity was set to be archived on August 15, 2015. These dates are important for understanding that this was a time-bound solicitation with a short application window.
For those needing more information or having trouble accessing the full announcement, the listing points applicants to the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section and specifically references contacting the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata. In short, this opportunity funds the planning and execution of a focused, three-day innovation event designed to produce a viable mobile app concept or build that can strengthen GBV prevention and response efforts through practical, stakeholder-informed technology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata Hackathon to Counter Gender Based Violence (GBV) Developing a User Centric Sustainable Mobile App."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is KRFP16 02.
Who is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Mission to India through the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata.
What type of award is this?
This award is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates the funder typically expects an ongoing level of involvement during the project, rather than only issuing funds and receiving final reports.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The main purpose is to fund and implement a three-day hackathon designed to use digital tools to address and reduce gender based violence (GBV), with an end goal of producing a practical mobile application that can be used by relevant stakeholders.
What kind of activity is the grant intended to support?
The opportunity is centered on planning and executing an intensive, time-bound hackathon that brings together technical and non-technical participants to build or improve technology solutions focused on GBV prevention and response.
How long is the hackathon expected to be?
The hackathon is expected to be three days long.
Where is the hackathon expected to take place?
The hackathon is expected to be held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, or another designated city in West Bengal, India.
What is the expected end product of the hackathon?
The specific end goal is a practical mobile application intended for use by NGOs, law enforcement, and other stakeholders working on GBV prevention and response.
Is the grant meant to fund a broad awareness campaign or long-term service delivery program?
No. The description emphasizes that this opportunity is focused on convening contributors through a hackathon to design and build a mobile app, rather than funding a broad awareness campaign or a long-term service delivery project.
What does "digital empowerment" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, "digital empowerment" refers to using digital tools and technology development (via a hackathon) as a mechanism for combating GBV, with an emphasis on producing a usable mobile app for real-world stakeholders.
What does "user-centric" mean for the proposed mobile app?
"User-centric" signals that the mobile app should be designed around real user needs and constraints, including safety considerations for people who would rely on it and the practical requirements of organizations using it.
What does "sustainable" mean for the proposed mobile app?
"Sustainable" implies the project should include realistic plans for ongoing maintenance, usability, and adoption after the hackathon ends, rather than producing only a short-lived prototype.
Who are the intended users or stakeholder audiences for the mobile app?
The opportunity specifically mentions NGOs and law enforcement, and also references other stakeholders working on GBV prevention and response.
What kinds of features might the app be expected to support?
The description suggests potential functions that help stakeholders respond to GBV more effectively, such as coordination, reporting, referral pathways, incident documentation, resource mapping, or other practical tools. (Specific requirements are indicated to be in the full solicitation.)
What is the total estimated funding available?
The total estimated funding is $45,000.
What is the anticipated award size?
The anticipated award amount ranges from $35,000 to $45,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What program category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and listed under Education as the funding activity category.
What is the thematic focus of this program?
The program focuses on countering gender based violence (GBV) by leveraging technology and cross-sector collaboration to develop a mobile app that supports prevention and response efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to: private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than higher education institutions).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
The eligibility list provided includes specific organization types and does not mention individuals.
Why does the opportunity focus on higher education institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
The description suggests the funder is looking for applicants with the capacity to manage an event-based project, comply with U.S. government award requirements, and coordinate partnerships with technical communities and GBV-focused stakeholders.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 25, 2015.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date listed is June 25, 2015.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was June 25, 2015, and it was extended to a current closing date of July 16, 2015.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The opportunity was set to be archived on August 15, 2015.
Where should applicants look for the detailed requirements and expectations?
The announcement notes that applicants should consult the full posting for detailed requirements and expectations, including specific deliverables, event structure, and evaluation criteria.
Who should be contacted for more information or if the full announcement cannot be accessed?
The listing points to the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Public Affairs Section and references contacting the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata.
What is the overall outcome this opportunity is trying to achieve?
The intended outcome is a focused, three-day innovation event that results in a viable, stakeholder-informed mobile app build or concept that strengthens GBV prevention and response through practical technology.
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