Opportunity Information: Apply for NDRFP16 02
Apply for NDRFP16 02
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Visual Exhibit on Indian Faith and Traditions in America" 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 Jun 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 $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 U.S. Embassy New Delhi, through its Public Affairs Section, offered a discretionary public diplomacy grant opportunity titled "Visual Exhibit on Indian Faith and Traditions in America" (Funding Opportunity Number NDRFP16 02). The project focus was the creation of a photographic exhibit designed to highlight two related stories at the same time: how Indian Americans continue to practice a wide range of faith traditions in the United States, and how elements of Indian-origin religious and cultural traditions have also been embraced and celebrated by broader American communities. The exhibit was intended to function as an education and outreach tool, using strong visual storytelling to communicate the diversity of religious life connected to India in the U.S. context.
A central expectation of the project was that the images would reflect the breadth of the Indian American community rather than presenting a narrow or single-tradition view. Proposals were therefore expected to represent multiple religious traditions and community experiences. In addition to documenting faith practice within Indian American communities, the exhibit was meant to demonstrate how traditions commonly associated with Indian communities are increasingly observed in more diverse settings across the United States. The announcement specifically pointed to celebrations such as Diwali, the Eids, and Guru Nanak's Birthday as examples of traditions that can be recognized and celebrated by Americans beyond the Indian American population, reinforcing the theme of cross-cultural adoption and shared civic celebration.
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the U.S. government anticipated being substantially involved during the project period (for example, through coordination, approvals, or collaborative planning) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal ongoing engagement. The activity category was listed as Education, aligning the exhibit with public education, cultural exchange, and public diplomacy goals rather than purely artistic production. The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
Financially, the opportunity offered an estimated total of $75,000, with an award ceiling of $75,000 and an award floor of $50,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility. Eligible applicants included accredited private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where applicable).
Key timeline details included a posted and creation date of April 25, 2015, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of June 25, 2015. The opportunity was archived on July 25, 2015, indicating it was no longer accepting submissions after that period.
Administrative details placed the program under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and identified the sponsoring agency as the U.S. Mission to India. For access issues related to the full announcement, applicants were directed to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and an additional information link was provided through the embassy announcement page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "Visual Exhibit on Indian Faith and Traditions in America" and was offered by the U.S. Embassy New Delhi through its Public Affairs Section.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was NDRFP16 02.
Which U.S. government entity sponsored this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency was the U.S. Mission to India, specifically the U.S. Embassy New Delhi (Public Affairs Section).
What was the main purpose of the project?
The project focused on creating a photographic exhibit designed to tell two related stories at the same time: (1) how Indian Americans continue to practice a wide range of faith traditions in the United States, and (2) how elements of Indian-origin religious and cultural traditions have also been embraced and celebrated by broader American communities.
What type of deliverable was expected?
A photographic/visual exhibit intended to function as an education and outreach tool, using strong visual storytelling to communicate the diversity of religious life connected to India in the U.S. context.
What themes was the exhibit expected to highlight?
The exhibit was intended to highlight both continuity of faith practice among Indian Americans and cross-cultural adoption, showing how traditions associated with Indian communities are increasingly observed in more diverse settings across the United States.
Was the exhibit expected to represent more than one tradition or community experience?
Yes. A central expectation was that the images would reflect the breadth of the Indian American community rather than a narrow or single-tradition view. Proposals were expected to represent multiple religious traditions and community experiences.
Did the announcement provide examples of celebrations or traditions to illustrate the cross-cultural theme?
Yes. The announcement specifically referenced celebrations such as Diwali, the Eids, and Guru Nanak's Birthday as examples of traditions that can be recognized and celebrated by Americans beyond the Indian American population.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as Education, positioning the exhibit as a public education, cultural exchange, and public diplomacy effort rather than purely artistic production.
What funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government anticipated being substantially involved during the project period (for example, through coordination, approvals, or collaborative planning), rather than making an award with minimal ongoing engagement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding available was $75,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award amount?
The award floor was $50,000 and the award ceiling was $75,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Accredited private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where applicable)
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date was April 25, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was June 25, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 25, 2015, indicating it was no longer accepting submissions after that period.
What CFDA program number applied to this opportunity?
The program was listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What was the intended role of the exhibit in public diplomacy?
Based on the description, the exhibit was intended as an education and outreach tool supporting public diplomacy goals by visually communicating religious diversity connected to India in the United States and highlighting shared civic celebration through cross-cultural observance.
Where could applicants go for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, applicants were directed to contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. An additional information link was also provided through the embassy announcement page.
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