M-NOFO-21-101: U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to India notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to India offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on February 1, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 18, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$50,000
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 18, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 1, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 3, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Through this funding opportunity and based on funding availability, PAS Mumbai is seeking applications for addressing multiple project objectives. Each proposal should focus primarily on one of the following priority project areas. Ensuring mutual prosperity: Activities that promote free-market economic reforms and U.S.-India bilateral trade, U.S. higher education to Indian students, research partnerships between U.S. and Indian higher education institutes, entrepreneurship, inclusive growth, sustainable energy, and science and technology. Safeguarding people: Activities that focus on countering disinformation, anti-trafficking in persons, and addressing human and environmental health concerns. Reinforcing democratic values: Activities that utilize education, culture, and sports to build an inclusive India (vis-à-vis ethnic, religious, caste, LGBTQI, and other identities) and support democratic values. Empowering women and girls: Activities that address the social, political, and economic barriers preventing the full participation of India’s female population in its growth. Project Objectives: [Smart, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound]: This should be outlined in the specific proposal(s) by the applicant. (For further details, please refer to the full announcement available under "Related documents" tab)
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is M-NOFO-21-101 still open?
No. It closed on February 1, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Consulate General Mumbai 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 Mumbai Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement?
Closed February 1, 2022. 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 across about 10 awards.
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.
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