OFOP0002859: Solutions for Energy Security A U.S. India Energy Technology Partnership
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to India notices from 2026.
U.S. Mission to India offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $300,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on June 20, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 21, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$300,000
- Total funding$300,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 20, 2026 |
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)
The following organizations are eligible to apply both U.S. and foreign organizations and individuals 1 Not for profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society or non governmental organizations 2 Public and private educational institutions 3 Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions. For profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub contract with other entities, but only one, nonprofit, nongovernmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When subcontracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between subcontract and subrecipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $300,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to design and implement a high-impact public diplomacy initiative Solutions for Energy Security A U.S. India Energy Technology Partnership. This program will convene key Indian government officials, industry, academia, and media stakeholders to position U.S. energy technologies as the preferred solution to address India’s energy security challenges. Through a series of regional conferences, a virtual mentorship program, and a national-level conference, the initiative will foster new commercial partnerships, increase awareness of U.S. energy tech solutions, and drive tangible business and policy outcomes that advance U.S. economic and strategic interests in India and the Indo-Pacific.
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. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is OFOP0002859 still open?
No. It closed on June 20, 2026.
Who can apply for Solutions for Energy Security A U.S. India Energy Technology Partnership?
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 Solutions for Energy Security A U.S. India Energy Technology Partnership?
Closed June 20, 2026. 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 $300,000 each. About $300,000 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.