Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (19.108)
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (Assistance Listing 19.108) is run by the Department of State. It awarded $29.8 million in 20 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.5 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $986,550. Half of the 20 awards fell between $529,766 and $1.5 million, and they ranged from $250 to $7.1 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$29.8 million
- Grant awards20
- Typical award$986,550
- Awarded in FY 2025$4.3 million
- Size rank1,187 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants (including individual awards)
Key findings
- It is the 1187th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 16 largest recipients received 102% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 7 states and territories.
What the program funds
To support the goals of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, as described in the bureau’s Joint Regional Strategy. This program supports all grant awards funded by State/SCA.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Past notices
Of 13 notices posted under this program since 2021, most went up in May (5), April (3) and March (2).
- DFOP0018586: Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia
- DFOP0017000: Ports for the Future Partnerships
- DFOP0014021: Enhancing Climate Resilience in the Indian Ocean Region’s (IOR) Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
- DFOP0014384: Empowering Women to Use the Internet Safely Through Prevention of Tech Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV)
- DFOP0014022: Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund
- SFOP0009543: Fostering Human Rights-Centered Internet Governance
- SFOP0009458: Preventing and Responding to Child, Early, and Forced Marriage
- SFOP0008982: Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Economic Advancement (or Security) in India
- SFOP0008983: U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council Initiative Advancing Women's Economic Leadership
- SFOP0008946: Built Water Storage in South Asia
- SFOP0008919: Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector
- SFOP0008900: Improving the Business Environment in Central Asia
- SFOP0008905: Inclusive Action for Climate Change
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
see NOFO on grants.gov
What the money can and cannot pay for
see NOFO on grants.gov see NOFO on grants.gov;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Varies according to specific grant award. Please consult specific announcement as posted.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2021: Funded projects include support for democracy and governance, anti-corruption, economic empowerment for women and youth, and supporting civil society.Fiscal Year2022: Additional areas that may be considered include citizen participation and equity in environment and climate change activities. Areas will be defined in specific program solicitations.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (19.108) awarded $29.8 million across 20 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for International Private Enterprise, Inc. | District of Columbia | 1 | $7.1 million |
| Ios Partners, Inc. | Florida | 1 | $6.2 million |
| The Asia Foundation | California | 2 | $3.7 million |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 1 | $1.9 million |
| The Colombo Plan for Co-Operative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific | 1 | $1.5 million | |
| International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (Icimod) | 2 | $1.5 million | |
| Weconnect International Inc | District of Columbia | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Rural Development Institute | Washington | 1 | $1.4 million |
| International Water Management Institute | 1 | $1.3 million | |
| Internews Network | California | 1 | $987,500 |
| International Center for Journalists Inc | District of Columbia | 1 | $986,500 |
| International Labor Organization | District of Columbia | 1 | $952,138 |
| International Organization for Migration | District of Columbia | 1 | $550,000 |
| University of South Carolina | South Carolina | 1 | $469,063 |
| Texas a & M University | Texas | 1 | $246,030 |
| Hatch Works PVT LTD | 1 | $222,187 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 35% of the money, businesses 22% and colleges and universities 2.4%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $12.2 million | 41% |
| Nonprofits | 7 | $10.5 million | 35% |
| Businesses | 2 | $6.4 million | 22% |
| Colleges and universities | 2 | $715,093 | 2.4% |
| Individuals | 2 | $500 | 0% |
By state
5 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are District of Columbia, Florida, California, Connecticut and Washington.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $11.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $6.2 million |
| California | 3 | $4.7 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Washington | 1 | $1.4 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $469,063 |
| Texas | 1 | $246,030 |