# Promote Diversity in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/m-nofo-23-102-promote-diversity-in-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347639

> U.S. Mission to India offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on June 22, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | M-NOFO-23-102 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to India |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 22, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $150,000 |
| 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions 2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding 3. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. India based organization should be F.C.R.A. compliant. Applicants should be familiar with India’s Foreign Contribution Regulations Act (FCRA) and confirm their ability to meet all proposed program requirements and expectations. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

## What the grant funds

PD Mumbai seeks proposal for the project titled "Promote Diversity in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ", Based on Funding availability, the recipient organization will carry out a program that promotes diversity in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in India. This project aims to build a cohort of 60-75 MSMEs from across India with strong diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies, which will influence the larger MSME community in India to adopt similar policies and practices. (Please refer the full announcement available in Related document tab)

## Questions people ask

### Is M-NOFO-23-102 still open?

No. It closed on June 22, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Promote Diversity in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME)?

U.S. Mission to India accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Promote Diversity in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME)?

Closed June 22, 2023. 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 $150,000 each. About $150,000 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.