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Public Diplomacy (PD), at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines strategic themes of interest and procedures for submitting requests for funding. This funding opportunity invites project proposals in five areas: U.S.-India economic ties, U.S.-India education ties, equity and inclusion, climate change, and media/journalism. While a proposal may address multiple objectives, each proposal should clearly articulate how the project advances at least one of the objectives. Topics and objectives 1. Increasing India’s Role in Regional and Global Supply Chains 2. Strengthen U.S.-India Education Ties 3. Promote Equity and Inclusion 4. Address Climate Change 5. Support a Free and Fair Media Environment (Please refer the full announcement available in related documents Tab)
Funding Opportunity Number: M-NOFO-22-102. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,CP,ED,ENV,HL,HU,LJL,NR,ST. Award Amount: $5K – $25K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The U.S. Department of State made 30,364 awards worth roughly $13.6 billion to 5,434 recipients from FY2021 through FY2025, with a comparatively small median award of $19,027. The National Endowment for Democracy ($1.56 billion) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ($1.31 billion) topped the recipient list, and awards reached 55 states and territories.
| Organization | Total awarded |
|---|---|
| National Endowment for Democracy(DC) | $1.6B |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(DC) | $1.3B |
| Institute of International Education INC(NY) | $762.5M |
| International Rescue Committee, INC.(NY) | $658.1M |
| Church World Service, INC.(NY) | $468.4M |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/accels, INC.(DC) | $336.1M |
| Mag America INC(DC) | $316.5M |
| National Center for State Courts(VA) | $263.3M |
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