ND-NOFO-24-104: Space Experiential Learning Center (SELC)
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 2024.
U.S. Mission to India offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $75,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on June 3, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 2, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$75,000
- Total funding$100,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 2, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 3, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 3, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• Not-for-profit organizations • For-profit organizations (remember non-PD money only) • Civil society/non-governmental organizations • Think tanks. • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section in New Delhi is soliciting proposals for a grant that meets the specifications stated in Section II from legally recognized nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations that comply with U.S. and Indian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs. American Center New Delhi (ACND) is poised to establish a cutting-edge Space Experiential Learning Center (SELC). This innovative facility will leverage state-of-the-art space equipment and immersive experiences to provide comprehensive theoretical education and hands-on practical training. The SELC aims to cultivate and expand the expertise of 60 aspiring space enthusiasts across four cohorts, each comprising 15 participants from diverse backgrounds. The program, spanning approximately one year, will consist of classroom sessions conducted at ACND, focusing on space exploration, astronomy, and related topics, followed by field visits to further deepen participants' understanding of space science and technology. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites proposals for the operation and demonstration of experiences at ACND. The necessary physical infrastructure for the SELC will be provided by ACND. (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 ND-NOFO-24-104 still open?
No. It closed on June 3, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Space Experiential Learning Center (SELC)?
U.S. Mission to India accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Space Experiential Learning Center (SELC)?
Closed June 3, 2024. 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 $100,000 each. About $100,000 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.