Opportunity Information: Apply for H NOFO 16 102
Apply for H NOFO 16 102
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Workshop On Trafficking in Persons: Amplifying Lessons from Swaraksha Caravan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 22, 2016. (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 $130,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Workshop on Trafficking in Persons: Amplifying Lessons from Swaraksha Caravan grant opportunity was offered by the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to India. It was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the funder expected to be actively involved in shaping or overseeing parts of the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The overall focus sits in the education category, with the intent to build practical awareness and community capacity to prevent trafficking in persons, especially trafficking affecting young girls and women in high-risk rural settings.
The proposed project was designed to build on and spread the lessons learned from an earlier 2016 PAS Hyderabad initiative implemented with the Indian NGO Prajwala. That earlier initiative, the Swaraksha anti-trafficking caravan, was a large, multi-district outreach effort that traveled across 53 mostly rural districts in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha over a five-month period. The caravan targeted villages and small towns where vulnerability to trafficking is high and where reliable information on trafficking risks, recruitment tactics, and prevention pathways is limited. The core idea behind this follow-on workshop opportunity was to take what Swaraksha demonstrated in the field and “amplify” it through a more formal learning and knowledge-sharing format, so the approaches, materials, and on-the-ground insights could be adapted or replicated by other stakeholders.
The Swaraksha model being referenced combined community-facing media and training with locally grounded partnerships. Prajwala and its local partners screened documentaries to spark discussion and recognition of trafficking realities, and they held training workshops focused on countering trafficking of young girls and women. The activities were not limited to one audience; they were designed to influence the people most likely to encounter trafficking risk in daily life, including women and girls themselves, school teachers who often notice early warning signs, and local village leaders who can influence community decisions and connect families to services. A distinctive feature of the caravan was the direct involvement of rescued and rehabilitated trafficking survivors, who traveled with the outreach team and shared their lived experiences. Their stories were used to make trafficking risks tangible, challenge stigma, and encourage reporting and community protection.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity anticipated making a single award with a maximum budget of $130,000, indicating a relatively focused project rather than a large multi-year program. The opportunity number was H NOFO 16 102, and it was posted on July 22, 2016, with an original application deadline of September 22, 2016. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 19.040, which corresponds to public diplomacy and related Department of State programming.
In practical terms, this grant call was seeking a proposal that could translate the Swaraksha Caravan’s field experience into a structured workshop format that strengthens anti-trafficking awareness and prevention capability among relevant actors. The intent was not simply to repeat outreach events, but to capture effective methods, highlight what worked in rural districts, and equip participants with knowledge and tools that can be used in other communities. The full announcement would have provided the specific workshop expectations, deliverables, and PAS involvement details, but the core purpose is clear: consolidate and scale the real-world anti-trafficking lessons gathered through Swaraksha into a workshop that improves community-level prevention and protection for vulnerable women and girls.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Workshop on Trafficking in Persons: Amplifying Lessons from Swaraksha Caravan."
Which government office offered this opportunity?
It was offered by the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to India.
What type of funding instrument is it?
It was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the funder expected to be actively involved in shaping or overseeing parts of the project rather than providing funds with minimal involvement.
What is the main focus area or category of the project?
The overall focus sits in the education category, with an intent to build practical awareness and community capacity to prevent trafficking in persons.
What problem is the project trying to address?
The project is intended to strengthen prevention of trafficking in persons, especially trafficking affecting young girls and women in high-risk rural settings where reliable information about trafficking risks and recruitment tactics may be limited.
What does "Amplifying Lessons from Swaraksha Caravan" mean in this context?
It refers to capturing what the Swaraksha anti-trafficking caravan demonstrated in real rural districts and translating those insights, approaches, and materials into a more formal workshop and knowledge-sharing format that others can adapt or replicate.
What earlier initiative is this workshop grant building on?
This opportunity was designed to build on a 2016 PAS Hyderabad initiative implemented with the Indian NGO Prajwala: the Swaraksha anti-trafficking caravan.
What was the Swaraksha anti-trafficking caravan?
Swaraksha was a large, multi-district outreach effort that traveled across 53 mostly rural districts in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha over a five-month period to raise awareness and strengthen prevention against trafficking risks.
Where did the Swaraksha caravan operate?
It operated across mostly rural districts in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, targeting villages and small towns with high vulnerability to trafficking.
How long did the Swaraksha caravan run, and how large was it?
It ran for five months and traveled across 53 mostly rural districts.
What kind of activities were part of the Swaraksha model?
The model combined community-facing media and training with locally grounded partnerships, including documentary screenings to spark discussion and recognition of trafficking realities and training workshops focused on countering trafficking of young girls and women.
Who were the intended audiences for Swaraksha-style activities?
Activities were designed to influence multiple groups likely to encounter trafficking risk in daily life, including women and girls, school teachers, and local village leaders.
Why were teachers and village leaders included as target participants?
Based on the description, teachers often notice early warning signs, and village leaders can influence community decisions and connect families to services, making both groups important for prevention and protection.
What role did trafficking survivors play in the Swaraksha caravan approach?
A distinctive feature was the direct involvement of rescued and rehabilitated trafficking survivors who traveled with the outreach team and shared lived experiences to make risks tangible, challenge stigma, and encourage reporting and community protection.
Is this grant meant to fund another traveling caravan?
The intent was not simply to repeat outreach events. It was to consolidate what worked in rural districts and equip participants with knowledge and tools through a structured workshop format that can be used in other communities.
What is the expected output of the funded project, based on the description provided?
The funded effort was expected to translate field experience from the Swaraksha Caravan into a structured workshop that strengthens anti-trafficking awareness and prevention capability among relevant actors, highlighting effective methods and enabling adaptation or replication.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
What was the maximum budget for the award?
The maximum budget anticipated was $130,000.
Does the budget size suggest anything about the project scope?
Yes. The $130,000 maximum and single-award structure indicate a relatively focused project rather than a large multi-year program.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number was H NOFO 16 102.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 22, 2016.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was September 22, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions).
Are nonprofits required to have a specific tax status to be eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list specifies nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions).
Is this opportunity tied to a specific CFDA listing?
Yes. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 19.040, which corresponds to public diplomacy and related Department of State programming.
What is the purpose of using a workshop format for this topic?
The workshop format was intended to formalize learning and knowledge-sharing so the approaches, materials, and on-the-ground insights from Swaraksha could be consolidated and scaled, enabling participants to apply them in other communities.
What kinds of lessons were intended to be shared through the workshop?
The focus was on practical, real-world lessons from rural districts, including what worked in the field, effective awareness approaches, and tools and methods that can be adapted or replicated by other stakeholders.
What level of involvement did PAS expect to have during the project?
Because it was a discretionary cooperative agreement, PAS (the funder) expected to be actively involved in shaping or overseeing parts of the project rather than simply providing funding and stepping back.
Does the provided information list specific workshop deliverables or requirements?
No. The summary notes that the full announcement would have provided specific workshop expectations, deliverables, and PAS involvement details, but those specifics are not included in the information provided here.
Who benefits most directly from the project described?
The stated priority is improving community-level prevention and protection for vulnerable women and girls in high-risk rural settings, while also strengthening the capacity of local stakeholders such as teachers and village leaders.
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