Opportunity Information: Apply for ND NOFO 20 115
The U.S. Mission to India, through the U.S. Embassy New Delhi North India Office Public Affairs Section (PAS), announced a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: ND NOFO 20 115) to support programs in North India that deepen cultural ties between the United States and India. The overall purpose is to fund cultural and exchange-focused activities that highlight shared values and encourage practical bilateral cooperation. A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear American cultural element or a tangible connection to the United States, such as participation by American experts, partnerships with U.S. organizations, or collaboration with U.S. institutions in a relevant field. Through this U.S. connection, projects are expected to promote greater understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives among target audiences in the region.
The opportunity is categorized under the education funding activity area (CFDA 19.040) and uses a grant as the funding instrument. While the call is framed broadly to invite a range of public diplomacy programming, it is specifically oriented toward cultural and exchange programming that can credibly strengthen people-to-people ties and create sustained engagement, not one-off events without follow-through. The announcement emphasizes North India as the geographic focus, meaning applicants should design and implement activities that primarily serve communities, institutions, and participants in that region.
In terms of the kinds of projects PAS is interested in, the notice provides several illustrative examples under its Small Grants Program. These include bringing U.S. experts to conduct speaking tours, public talks, roundtable discussions, and workshops; organizing academic and professional lectures or seminar series; producing cultural and arts programming such as workshops, performances, and exhibitions; and building or expanding initiatives that maintain contact with alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The alumni component signals an interest in longer-term network building and sustained relationships, where former exchange participants remain active, connected, and engaged in ongoing collaboration or community impact.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S.-recognized nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category). The award ceiling listed is $25,000, indicating this is designed for small, targeted projects with clear objectives, defined audiences, and measurable outcomes rather than large-scale multi-year initiatives. The original closing date was December 31, 2020, and the opportunity was created on June 25, 2020, so it is best understood as a time-bound annual program statement for that funding cycle. For the full set of requirements, selection criteria, and any mandatory application components, the notice directs applicants to consult the complete announcement in the related documents section.Apply for ND NOFO 20 115
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy New Delhi North India Office PAS Annual Program Statemen" 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 2020-06-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-12-31. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- 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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What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to India, administered through the U.S. Embassy New Delhi North India Office Public Affairs Section (PAS). It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number ND NOFO 20 115.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support programs in North India that deepen cultural ties between the United States and India. Funded activities should highlight shared values and encourage practical bilateral cooperation through cultural and exchange-focused programming.
What is the required U.S. connection or "American cultural element"?
Every proposed project must include a clear American cultural element or a tangible connection to the United States. Examples mentioned include participation by American experts, partnerships with U.S. organizations, or collaboration with U.S. institutions in a relevant field.
What outcomes are projects expected to achieve through the U.S. connection?
Projects are expected to promote greater understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives among target audiences in North India, while strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.
What funding category and instrument does this opportunity use?
The opportunity is categorized under the education funding activity area (CFDA 19.040), and the funding instrument is a grant.
What types of programs does PAS want to support?
The announcement is oriented toward cultural and exchange programming that credibly strengthens people-to-people ties and creates sustained engagement, rather than one-off events without follow-through.
Where must the project take place?
The geographic focus is North India. Applicants are expected to design and implement activities that primarily serve communities, institutions, and participants in that region.
What are examples of projects that fit this opportunity?
The notice provides illustrative examples under its Small Grants Program, including:
- Bringing U.S. experts to conduct speaking tours, public talks, roundtable discussions, and workshops
- Organizing academic and professional lectures or seminar series
- Producing cultural and arts programming such as workshops, performances, and exhibitions
- Building or expanding initiatives that maintain contact with alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs
Is alumni engagement an allowable or encouraged component?
Yes. The announcement specifically highlights building or expanding initiatives that maintain contact with alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, signaling interest in longer-term network building and sustained relationships.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S.-recognized nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category)
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $25,000, indicating the program is intended for small, targeted projects with clear objectives, defined audiences, and measurable outcomes.
Is this intended for large-scale or multi-year initiatives?
Based on the award ceiling and how the program is described, it is positioned for small, targeted projects rather than large-scale multi-year initiatives.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date listed is December 31, 2020.
When was the opportunity posted or created?
The opportunity was created on June 25, 2020.
Is this opportunity ongoing?
The dates provided (creation on June 25, 2020 and closing on December 31, 2020) indicate it was a time-bound funding cycle for that period.
What makes a proposal align well with PAS priorities based on this notice?
Strong alignment would include a credible U.S. connection, a focus on North India, and programming that builds sustained engagement and people-to-people ties rather than a standalone event without follow-through.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and selection criteria?
The notice directs applicants to consult the complete announcement in the related documents section for the full set of requirements, selection criteria, and any mandatory application components.
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