Closed · C-NOFO-21-101 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

INDO-PACIFIC SCHOLAR CONNECT

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to India, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$150K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 18, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

INDO-PACIFIC SCHOLAR CONNECT is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to India that offered $100,000 -- $150,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$150K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - INDO-PACIFIC SCHOLAR CONNECT - is cataloged under number C-NOFO-21-101 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to India. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 19, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $150,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $150,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $150,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 18, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $150,000

Close Date

May 18, 2021

Posted

March 19, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$150,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

1. Within five months after the project start date: Connect 40 Indian and 20 regional scholars focused on the study of the Indo-Pacific region through a series of virtual speaker engagements and focused group meetings organized over a period of five months providing them opportunities to share studies, research findings, and local knowledge about the Indo-Pacific. This will be evidenced by such material posted/shared by the participants on a digital platform created for that purpose. 2. Within six months after the project start date: Generate/identify at least 15 collaborative research, mentoring, and partnership ideas/opportunities and create cultural bonding among these 60 scholars by bringing them together with U.S. and Indian experts for a five-day in-person residency program. This will be evidenced by post-event reports and customized surveys among participants administered before and after the residency. 3. Within 11 months after the project start date: A select group of Indian and regional (five each, 10 total) participants will gain a more in-depth understanding of U.S. foreign policy objectives and strategies in the Indo-Pacific region through their participation in an exchange opportunity that would allow them to examine the complex U.S. foreign policy decision-making process and acquire firsthand knowledge of key institutions and public and private agencies involved in foreign policy making in the United States. This will be evidenced by post-program reports and customized surveys among participants administered before and after the exchange opportunity 4. Within 12 months after the project start date: Monitor and report on the joint research, mentoring, and partnership plans ideated at the residency though direct messaging and focused group meetings before and after the project. 5. Within 12 months after the project start date: Develop the participants’ virtual networking platform as a knowledge repository that would attract more scholars to the network and offer them opportunities to publish studies focused on the Indo-Pacific. This will be evidenced by the number of additional members and volume of curated content populated on this site.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Grants Application Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai

Key Dates

Posted March 19, 2021
Close Date May 18, 2021
Archive Date June 17, 2021
Last Updated March 19, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "INDO-PACIFIC SCHOLAR CONNECT", offered by U.S. Mission to India. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. 1. Within five months after the project start date: Connect 40 Indian and 20 regional scholars focused on the study of the Indo-Pacific region through a series of virtual speaker engagements and focus...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 18, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $150,000. Total estimated funding: $150,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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