Opportunity Information: Apply for NDRFP14 01
Apply for NDRFP14 01
- The U.S. Mission to India in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India" 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 11, 2014 and posted on Feb 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Non profit. The U.S. Embassy New Delhi Public Affairs Section only accepts applications from U.S. and Indian organizations that are legally registered not for profit non governmental organizations with at least two years of experience working with an expert speaker program. 2. Proper and complete registrations and rights. Applicants must acquire all required registrations in the United States and / or India. All intellectual property considerations and rights must be fully met in the United States and India. Local Indian partners (sub grantee) must have a valid Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) number from the Government of India. 3. Additional requirements may apply. Proposals must be submitted to grants.gov and to the following email address NDGrantApplications@state.gov. The subject line of your email must be as follows Your organization s name NDRFP14 01 U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India (Funding Opportunity Number NDRFP14 01) is a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy grant that funds a structured speaker program bringing American experts to India to engage directly with Indian audiences and institutions. The core purpose is to connect U.S. citizen specialists with Indian professional communities through in-person programming such as lectures, workshops, and seminars, and also through appearances in foreign media and short-term consultancy-style engagements. In practical terms, the grant supports an implementing organization that can identify, recruit, prepare, and deploy qualified U.S. experts to India for targeted exchanges that align with priorities set by the U.S. Mission.
A key emphasis of the program is advancing understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies, and institutions while building durable professional linkages between U.S. and Indian experts and organizations. Rather than leaving topics open-ended, speakers are expected to address themes identified by the U.S. Mission in India, meaning the successful applicant should be prepared to design and deliver programming that is responsive to mission-driven public diplomacy goals. The intended audiences are described broadly as professional audiences spanning a wide range of disciplines, signaling that the program is meant to be flexible and able to operate across sectors as needs arise. At the same time, the opportunity clearly excludes two areas: English language teaching and the performing arts are not eligible topics for programming under this grant.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). The estimated total funding available is $400,000, with an anticipated single award. The award size parameters list a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $500,000, indicating the project budget is expected to fall within that range depending on the final program design and negotiated scope. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to be considered eligible, although they would still need to propose a realistic and well-justified budget.
Eligibility is limited to legally registered, not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations in the United States or India with at least two years of experience specifically working with an expert speaker program. Beyond organizational status and experience, applicants must also be able to meet all required registrations in the United States and/or India and fully address intellectual property considerations and rights in both countries. If the project involves an Indian local partner serving as a sub-grantee, that partner must have a valid Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) number from the Government of India, which is a critical compliance requirement for receiving foreign funds in India.
The application process includes a dual-submission requirement: proposals must be submitted through grants.gov and also emailed to NDGrantApplications@state.gov with a specific subject line format that includes the organization name, the funding opportunity number (NDRFP14 01), and the title U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India. The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2014, and the application deadline (current and original) was March 31, 2014, with the archive date listed as April 30, 2014. For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the contact point is the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India (NDRFP14 01)
1) What is the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India?
It is a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy grant that funds a structured speaker program bringing American experts to India to engage directly with Indian audiences and institutions through in-person programming and related professional engagements.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to connect U.S. citizen specialists with Indian professional communities through targeted exchanges that advance understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies, and institutions while building durable professional linkages between U.S. and Indian experts and organizations.
3) What types of activities does the program support?
The program supports in-person engagements such as lectures, workshops, and seminars, as well as appearances in foreign media and short-term consultancy-style engagements by U.S. citizen specialists.
4) Who is expected to carry out the program activities?
The grant supports an implementing organization that can identify, recruit, prepare, and deploy qualified U.S. experts to India for targeted exchanges aligned with priorities set by the U.S. Mission in India.
5) Do speakers choose their own topics?
No. Speakers are expected to address themes identified by the U.S. Mission in India, so programming must be designed to be responsive to mission-driven public diplomacy goals.
6) Who are the intended audiences?
The intended audiences are professional audiences spanning a wide range of disciplines, indicating the program is meant to be flexible and able to operate across sectors as needs arise.
7) Are any topics explicitly not eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly excludes English language teaching and the performing arts as eligible topics for programming under this grant.
8) What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
9) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
10) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $400,000.
11) How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
12) What is the expected award size range?
The award parameters list a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $500,000, meaning the proposed project budget is expected to fall within that range depending on final design and negotiated scope.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to be considered eligible. Applicants still need to propose a realistic and well-justified budget.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to legally registered, not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations in the United States or India.
15) Is prior experience required to apply?
Yes. Applicants must have at least two years of experience specifically working with an expert speaker program.
16) Are there registration or compliance requirements for applicants?
Yes. Applicants must be able to meet all required registrations in the United States and/or India and fully address intellectual property considerations and rights in both countries.
17) What if the project includes an Indian local partner as a sub-grantee?
If an Indian local partner serves as a sub-grantee, that partner must have a valid Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) number from the Government of India in order to receive foreign funds in India.
18) How must the application be submitted?
Applications must be submitted in two ways: (1) through grants.gov and (2) by email to NDGrantApplications@state.gov.
19) Is there a required email subject line format?
Yes. The email subject line must include the organization name, the funding opportunity number (NDRFP14 01), and the title "U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India."
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2014.
21) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline (listed as both the current and original deadline) was March 31, 2014.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as April 30, 2014.
23) Who should be contacted for technical access issues related to the full announcement?
For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the contact point is the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy New Delhi.
24) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NDRFP14 01.
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