Closed · OFOP0002102 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

Young Innovators STEM Lab: Empowering Future Partners to the USA

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

$125K-$125K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 9, 2025
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Young Innovators STEM Lab: Empowering Future Partners to the USA is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to India that offered $125,000 -- $125,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

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

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Young Innovators STEM Lab: Empowering Future Partners to the USA - is cataloged under number OFOP0002102 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 June 25, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $125,000 -- $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 August 9, 2025. 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

$125,000 -- $125,000

Close Date

August 9, 2025

Posted

June 25, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$125,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in New Delhi, India, announces an open competition to implement a Young Innovators STEM Lab for Indian students ages 13 to 21. Participants will be secondary or undergraduate students with an interest in STEM and basic English proficiency. The program will deliver technology driven, experiential learning based on U.S. models to inspire future study in the United States or collaboration with U.S. businesses and build skills for STEM careers. This initiative supports the U.S.-India COMPACT for the 21st Century by advancing joint goals in science, technology, and innovation.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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

ND_GrantApplications@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 25, 2025
Close Date August 9, 2025
Last Updated June 25, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Young Innovators STEM Lab: Empowering Future Partners to the USA", offered by U.S. Mission to India. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in New Delhi, India, announces an open competition to implement a Young Innovators STEM Lab for Indian students ages 13 to 21. Participants will be secondary or ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 9, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $125,000 -- $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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