# U.S. Consulate General Chennai Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/c-nofo-21-103-u-s-consulate-general-chennai-public-affairs-section/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332224

> U.S. Mission to India offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $3,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on December 31, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | C-NOFO-21-103 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to India |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 31, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $3,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

This funding opportunity seeks to invite project proposals on four areas: Transformative Technologies, Inclusive India, Indo Pacific Cooperation, and Higher Education. While proposals may address multiple project and objectives, each proposal should focus primarily on one of the following priority project areas. Transformative Technologies: · Programs to support and promote U.S. and India partnership in emerging technologies sectors, for example artificial intelligence. · Programs to promote U.S.-India space diplomacy by developing the next generation of U.S. and Indian space experts. · Programs to create awareness about cybersecurity Inclusive Democracy: · Programs to encourage women to become more engaged in politics, the democratic process, and civic engagement. · Programs to create a network of young leaders to have a better understanding of democratic values and participate in their community to solve problems of inequity and injustice. · Programs that highlight the U.S. experience combatting racism, sexism and discrimination and offer opportunities for conversations with young Indians on the topic of discrimination. Indo-Pacific Strategy: · Programs to support initiatives that utilize various means to educate, advocate, and collaborate with India to create a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. · Programs to promote and leverage America’s technological and science expertise; and support educational institutions to explore the Indian Ocean as a shared natural resource with a focus on ocean health and disaster management, involving public institutions and officials as appropriate. · Programs to develop social and intellectual connections, creating bridges of understanding and connection among Indo-Pacific countries by providing opportunities for participants to identify and appreciate common values. Higher Education: · Programs related to the India’s new National Education Policy implementation and its opportunities for U.S.-India education collaboration. · Programs to promote an increase and deepen partnership between U.S. and Indian higher education institutions. · Programs to increase the awareness of higher education opportunities in the United States and enriching people-to-people engagement through higher education. While PAS Chennai is focusing on the above four areas, we also welcome competitive proposals on other topics per above.

## Questions people ask

### Is C-NOFO-21-103 still open?

No. It closed on December 31, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Consulate General Chennai Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to India accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Consulate General Chennai Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement?

Closed December 31, 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 $25,000 each. About $50,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.