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

Alumni Micro Grants Fund 2.0

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

$50K-$125K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 28, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Micro Grants Fund 2.0 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to India that offered $50,000 -- $125,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$125K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Micro Grants Fund 2.0 - is cataloged under number ND-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 April 5, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $125,000. The agency has projected $125,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $125,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $125,000. 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 28, 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

$50,000 -- $125,000

Close Date

May 28, 2021

Posted

April 5, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$125,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

In fall 2019, the U.S. Mission to India launched the Alumni Micro Grants Fund (AMGF), a pilot project that established a new outreach avenue to USG exchange alumni in India and Bhutan by funding micro-scale social impact projects in support of Mission priorities. Building on that success, Mission India proposes AMGF 2.0 to further strengthen the Mission’s relationship with our alumni network across India and Bhutan. AMGF 2.0 will provide financing of social impact projects at the micro- to small-scale level in line with Mission goals for Indian and Bhutanese alumni of USG exchange programs administered by the Public Affairs Section. Funding will be provided through sub-awards ranging from USD 1,000 to 6,000; alumni will implement projects starting in summer 2021. Background: Decades of exchange programs administered by the Public Affairs Sections at the U.S. Mission in India (PAS India) have generated one of the largest and most diverse alumni networks in the world, with thousands of Indians and Bhutanese counted as alumni of various U.S. government exchanges. These alumni have participated in youth-oriented exchange programs such as the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program, Global Undergraduate Exchange (UGRAD) Program, and Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders. Alumni also have participated in exchange programs geared to mid-career professionals such as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Professional Fellows for Governance and Society (PFGS), and the Fortune-U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership (Fortune). In addition, exchange program alumni include Bhutanese who have participated in exchange programs such as IVLP and Fulbright managed by Mission India. Alumni engagement is an important priority for the U.S. Mission in India. PAS India has a strong interest in deepening its relationship with its alumni in India to promote positive change in Indian society in line with Mission goals. PAS India recognizes that these alumni are motivated to undertake micro- and small-scale projects that support Mission priorities and their communities. These alumni, however, have limited options available to access financial support due to lack of association with an NGO registered under the Government of India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). (Please refer to the full announcement available under 'related documents' tab)

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 13, 20, 21. 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.

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

Grant Application Manager Public Affairs Section, New Delhi

Key Dates

Posted April 5, 2021
Close Date May 28, 2021
Archive Date June 27, 2021
Last Updated April 5, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Micro Grants Fund 2.0", offered by U.S. Mission to India. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. In fall 2019, the U.S. Mission to India launched the Alumni Micro Grants Fund (AMGF), a pilot project that established a new outreach avenue to USG exchange alumni in India and Bhutan by funding micro...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 28, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $125,000. Total estimated funding: $125,000. 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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