U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India

Post Date

February 11th 2014

Application Due Date

March 31st 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

NDRFP14-01

CFDA Number(s)

19.040

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Department of State Speaker Program for Mission India

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

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 ND_GrantApplications@state.gov. The subject line of your email must be as follows: рYour organizationуs name п NDRFP14-01 п U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India.с

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $400000

• Award Range:

  $100000 - $500000

Grant Description

This program will connect U.S. experts (U.S. citizens only) with Indian audiences and institutions. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will send American experts to India to engage with audiences through lectures, workshops, and seminars; through appearances in foreign media; and in a consultancy capacity. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies and institutions; and build linkages between U.S. and Indian experts and institutions. Speakers will address topics identified by the U.S. Mission in India. Speakers will be programmed with a variety of professional audiences in a wide range of disciplines; however, English language teaching and the performing arts are specifically excluded.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to India

• Agency Contact:

  Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy New Delhi

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grant Applications Manager

• Agency Email Address:

  ND_GrantApplications@state.gov