Opportunity Information: Apply for NDRFP16 08
Apply for NDRFP16 08
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education 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 May 11, 2015 and posted on May 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India (Funding Opportunity Number NDRFP16 08) is a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy grant that supports bringing American experts to India to engage directly with Indian audiences and institutions. The core idea is to connect U.S. citizens with professional and institutional counterparts in India through structured, in-person programming such as lectures, workshops, and seminars. In addition to formal events, the program also anticipates experts participating in foreign media appearances and providing consultancy-style engagement where appropriate, with the broader purpose of encouraging informed dialogue and sustained professional relationships between U.S. and Indian stakeholders.
The program is designed to advance understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies, and institutions while building durable linkages between experts and organizations in both countries. Topics for the engagements are not open-ended; they are identified by the U.S. Mission in India, meaning funded activities are expected to align closely with mission-defined public diplomacy objectives and thematic priorities. While the disciplines and professional audiences can be wide-ranging, the announcement explicitly excludes English language teaching and the performing arts, so proposals centered on those areas would not be responsive to the opportunity.
This funding opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Education activity category (CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs). A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation, so applicants should expect coordination with the U.S. Mission in India on speaker selection, program content alignment, scheduling, and related logistical and programmatic elements.
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. No cost sharing or matching was required, which means applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though voluntary cost share may still be proposed depending on the full announcement details and program design.
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The program was posted on May 12, 2015, with a closing date of July 12, 2015, and it was archived on August 11, 2015. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, with an additional information link associated with the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India (NDRFP16 08)?
It is a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy grant program that supports bringing American experts to India to engage directly with Indian audiences and institutions through structured, in-person programming such as lectures, workshops, and seminars.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to connect U.S. citizens with professional and institutional counterparts in India, encourage informed dialogue, and foster sustained professional relationships between U.S. and Indian stakeholders while advancing understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies, and institutions.
What kinds of activities are supported under this program?
Supported activities include structured, in-person engagements such as lectures, workshops, and seminars delivered by American experts in India. The program also anticipates foreign media appearances and consultancy-style engagement where appropriate, in support of broader public diplomacy objectives.
Are topics for engagements chosen by applicants?
No. Topics are identified by the U.S. Mission in India, and funded activities are expected to align closely with mission-defined public diplomacy objectives and thematic priorities.
Are any subjects or proposal types specifically excluded?
Yes. The announcement explicitly excludes English language teaching and the performing arts. Proposals centered on those areas would not be responsive to the opportunity.
What type of award is this?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Education activity category (CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation. Applicants should expect coordination with the U.S. Mission in India on elements such as speaker selection, alignment of program content with mission priorities, scheduling, and other logistical and programmatic details.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the funding range for this opportunity?
The award floor was $100,000 and the award ceiling was $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required. Applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although voluntary cost share could potentially be proposed depending on the full announcement details and program design.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
Are U.S.-based colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were eligible to apply.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category?
The eligibility description specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). Separately, institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private) are listed as eligible applicant types.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 12, 2015, and the closing date was July 12, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on August 11, 2015.
Which U.S. government entity is associated with this grant?
It is a U.S. Mission to India public diplomacy grant, with references to the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi as the associated mission entity.
Where would program activities take place?
The program supports bringing American experts to India to engage with Indian audiences and institutions, indicating activities would take place in India.
What is the CFDA number and program category listed?
The program is listed under CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs, and is described under the Education activity category.
Who was the point of contact for access issues to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and an additional information link was associated with the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi.
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