# Promoting Gender Equality through Music

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nd-nofo-21-102-promoting-gender-equality-through-music/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332615

> U.S. Mission to India offered grants of up to $90,000 (at least $60,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $90,000 in total. Applications closed on May 28, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ND-NOFO-21-102 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to India |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 28, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $90,000 |
| Award floor | $60,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $90,000 |
| 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals

## What the grant funds

Based on funding availability, this project will increase awareness and promote the importance of gender equality through male and female established musicians who are cultural influencers coming together to participate in a four-week music residency and performance program in India in late 2021 or early 2022. These musicians -- USG alumni who participated in exchange programs administered by PAS India and non-alumni -- will promote respect for gender equality, cultural diversity, and different views through both composing original musical pieces on the theme of gender equality and conducting performances for a target audience of urban Indian youth from Tier I and II cities, with the goal of helping build resilient communities. The grantee should plan for the possibilities of both in-person and virtual music residency and performances due to the COVID-19 situation. Two budget submissions, one for in-person engagement and one for a virtual/hybrid model, may be submitted with the application. Background: U.S. policy strongly supports gender equality. In India, gender inequality is prevalent throughout the country and is a multifaceted issue that concerns both women and men. When India's population is examined as a whole, women are at a disadvantage. Gender inequality and its social causes negatively impact women's health, educational attainment, and economic conditions over their lifetimes. Music is an integral part of Indian culture and life, and directly connects people. Music can be leveraged as a powerful means to address social issues such as gender inequality, as music transcends physical, social, cultural, economic, and political barriers, and brings together people from diverse social classes, castes, genders, and religions. Through music, established Indian musicians who are influencers can spread the message to Indian youth in a compelling way of the importance of gender equality. (Please refer to the full announcement available under 'related documents' tab)

## Questions people ask

### Is ND-NOFO-21-102 still open?

No. It closed on May 28, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Promoting Gender Equality through Music?

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

### What is the deadline for Promoting Gender Equality through Music?

Closed May 28, 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 $90,000 each. About $90,000 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.