Opportunity Information: Apply for KRFP16 04
Apply for KRFP16 04
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata Strengthening Women s Empowerment and Leadership at the Grassroots Level through Capacity Development" 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 Apr 25, 2015 and posted on Apr 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 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 $130,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $130,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education 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 U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata released a discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening womens empowerment and leadership at the grassroots level in West Bengal through structured capacity development. The project is designed as a one-year initiative that aims to help women become more effective community, social, and political leaders by improving the skills, confidence, and support systems they need to participate meaningfully in local decision-making. The underlying premise, drawn from the U.S. National Security Strategy, is that societies tend to be more peaceful and prosperous when women have full and equal rights and opportunities, and that womens participation as political and social actors can influence policy choices because they bring different lived experiences and perspectives to decisions that shape communities and institutions.
The opportunity highlights a persistent gap: even where there has been progress on gender equality, women are still widely underrepresented in national and local governance and, when present, are often sidelined rather than positioned as central decision-makers. The announcement frames womens inclusion not only as a rights issue but also as a driver of socio-economic growth, arguing that economies and communities become more balanced and resilient when women are integrated as leaders and contributors to development. It also recognizes practical barriers that often prevent women from stepping into leadership roles or sustaining them, especially the lack of time and support caused by the many roles women frequently manage simultaneously, such as wage earning, caregiving, and household responsibilities. Because of these constraints, the project emphasis is on providing organization, mentoring, and guidance in ways that make leadership development more accessible and sustainable for participants.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the program was offered through a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the funding agency expects to have a more active role in the project than in a standard grant, such as collaborating on planning elements, monitoring progress, or shaping public diplomacy outcomes. The activity category is listed under Education, and the CFDA number is 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), signaling that the project sits within the broader public diplomacy mission of the U.S. Mission to India. The Consulate anticipated making one award, with total estimated funding of $130,000. The award range was set with a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $130,000, indicating proposals were expected to fit within that band.
Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute resources to the project in addition to U.S. government funds. While the announcement excerpt does not specify the percentage or allowable forms of match, such requirements commonly include cash contributions or in-kind support such as staff time, venue space, training resources, or partner services, and applicants generally need to document and track these contributions.
Eligibility was limited to certain organizational types: private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). This suggests the Consulate was looking for organizations with demonstrated capacity to design and deliver training or educational programming, manage grant compliance, and implement structured leadership development activities at scale, likely in partnership with local stakeholders in West Bengal.
Key dates included a posted and created date of April 25, 2015, and an application deadline of May 25, 2015, with the opportunity archived on June 24, 2015. Applicants needing access to the full announcement were directed to contact the Grants Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata through the Public Affairs Section, indicating the program was administered locally by the Consulates public diplomacy team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is this grant opportunity about?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata focused on strengthening women's empowerment and leadership at the grassroots level in West Bengal through structured capacity development. The project is described as a one-year initiative intended to help women become more effective community, social, and political leaders.
2) Who is offering the funding?
The funding opportunity was released by the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata through its Public Affairs Section (public diplomacy team).
3) What is the main goal of the project?
The main goal is to build women's leadership capacity so participants can engage more meaningfully in local decision-making. The opportunity emphasizes improving skills, confidence, and support systems so women can participate as leaders within their communities and local governance contexts.
4) What types of leadership does the project aim to strengthen?
The opportunity specifically references developing women as community, social, and political leaders, with an emphasis on participation in local decision-making and governance-related processes.
5) Why does the opportunity emphasize women's participation in decision-making?
The announcement connects the project premise to the U.S. National Security Strategy, stating that societies tend to be more peaceful and prosperous when women have full and equal rights and opportunities. It also argues that women's participation as political and social actors can influence policy choices because women bring different lived experiences and perspectives to decisions shaping communities and institutions.
6) What problem or gap is this program trying to address?
The opportunity highlights persistent underrepresentation of women in national and local governance. It also notes that even when women are present in governance structures, they may be sidelined rather than positioned as central decision-makers.
7) How does the opportunity frame women's inclusion: rights, development, or both?
Both. The announcement frames women's inclusion as a rights issue and also as a driver of socio-economic growth. It argues that economies and communities become more balanced and resilient when women are integrated as leaders and contributors to development.
8) What barriers to women's leadership does the opportunity recognize?
The opportunity acknowledges practical barriers that can prevent women from stepping into leadership roles or sustaining them, particularly limited time and lack of support due to multiple responsibilities such as wage earning, caregiving, and household duties.
9) What approach does the project emphasize to make leadership development more accessible?
The project emphasizes providing organization, mentoring, and guidance in ways intended to make leadership development more accessible and sustainable for participants, given the real constraints many women face.
10) What is the project duration?
The project is designed as a one-year initiative.
11) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The program was offered through a Cooperative Agreement. This typically indicates the funding agency expects to play a more active role than in a standard grant, such as collaborating on planning elements, monitoring progress, or shaping public diplomacy outcomes.
12) What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Education.
13) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number is 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). This indicates the project falls within the broader public diplomacy mission of the U.S. Mission to India.
14) How many awards were expected to be made?
The Consulate anticipated making one award.
15) What is the estimated total funding available?
The total estimated funding was $130,000.
16) What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
The award range was $100,000 (floor) to $130,000 (ceiling). Proposals were expected to fit within that funding band.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute resources to the project in addition to U.S. government funds.
18) Does the excerpt specify the required percentage or specific match rules?
No. The provided excerpt does not specify the required match percentage or the allowable forms of match.
19) What kinds of contributions might count as cost share or match (based on what is mentioned)?
While the excerpt does not give formal rules, it notes that match requirements commonly include cash contributions or in-kind support such as staff time, venue space, training resources, or partner services. It also indicates applicants generally need to document and track these contributions.
20) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to:
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
21) What does the eligibility list suggest about the type of implementer the Consulate was seeking?
The eligibility criteria suggest the Consulate was looking for organizations with the capacity to design and deliver training or educational programming, manage grant compliance, and implement structured leadership development activities at scale, likely in partnership with local stakeholders in West Bengal.
22) Where is the project intended to take place?
The opportunity is focused on West Bengal, with an emphasis on grassroots-level women's empowerment and leadership development.
23) What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity shows:
- Posted/created date: April 25, 2015
- Application deadline: May 25, 2015
- Archived date: June 24, 2015
24) Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, the application deadline was May 25, 2015, and the opportunity was archived on June 24, 2015.
25) How could applicants access the full announcement?
Applicants needing access to the full announcement were directed to contact the Grants Applications Manager at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata through the Public Affairs Section.
26) Which office administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was administered locally by the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata's Public Affairs Section (public diplomacy team), with a Grants Applications Manager listed as the contact route for the full announcement.
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