72038621RFA00004: Cleaner Air and Better Health (CABH)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of India USAID-New Delhi notices from 2021.
India USAID-New Delhi offered grants of up to $15.0 million (at least $10.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 23, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 6, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$15.0 million
- Award floor$10.0 million
- Total funding$15.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 24, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 23, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $15.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Concept Notes are requested of this activity to strengthen air pollution mitigation and exposure reduction systems in selected regions of India, contributing to a cleaner environment and healthier population. Through the CABH activity, USAID/India will support the Government of India (GOI) to address air pollution and its health impacts by: supporting Indian counterparts in identifying and developing regulatory interventions for improved governance on air pollution mitigation and health impacts; leveraging U.S. and Indian innovation, finance and expertise for air pollution mitigation measures and reducing exposure to air pollution; helping strengthen the science underpinning solutions; and raising awareness across stakeholders to drive social and behavioral transformation.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 72038621RFA00004 still open?
No. It closed on April 23, 2021.
Who can apply for Cleaner Air and Better Health (CABH)?
India USAID-New Delhi accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Cleaner Air and Better Health (CABH)?
Closed April 23, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $15.0 million each. About $15.0 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.
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