Closed · OFOP0002512 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

Freedom 250 Outreach Across India

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

$100K-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 10, 2026
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

Freedom 250 Outreach Across India is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to India that offered $100,000 -- $500,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Freedom 250 Outreach Across India - is cataloged under number OFOP0002512 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 February 9, 2026 and last updated on February 25, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $500,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $500,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $100,000. 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 March 10, 2026. 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 -- $500,000

Close Date

March 10, 2026

Posted

February 9, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$500,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy New Delhi invites proposal submissions for one to five cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement high-visibility public engagement activities under Mission India’s Freedom 250 Public Engagement Initiative. Through December 31, 2026, this initiative will deploy innovative, large-scale programming across India to showcase the historical legacy of American excellence, highlight U.S. innovation and leadership, and celebrate the enduring cultural, economic, and strategic ties between the United States and India. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

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 February 9, 2026
Close Date March 10, 2026
Last Updated February 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Freedom 250 Outreach Across India", offered by U.S. Mission to India. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy New Delhi invites proposal submissions for one to five cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement high-visibility public engagement activities u...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 10, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
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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