Opportunity Information: Apply for C NOFO 20 100
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to India (PAS Chennai) announced a discretionary grant opportunity called the "Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number: C NOFO 20 100). The program funds education-oriented initiatives (CFDA 19.040) and is intended to support projects in South India that advance U.S. mission public diplomacy and community resilience goals. Applicants are expected to submit proposals that primarily align with one main priority area rather than trying to cover all topics at once. The opportunity was posted on March 23, 2020, with an original closing date of May 22, 2020. The award ceiling is $25,000, and the notice indicates an expectation of one award.
The eligible applicants specified in the notice are nonprofit organizations that hold U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this targets established nonprofit entities with formal charitable registration in the United States, and it signals that universities and colleges are not the intended direct recipients under this specific announcement.
The grant focuses on four priority project areas. The first is Inclusive Economic Growth, emphasizing activities that strengthen Indias entrepreneurship ecosystem through womens economic empowerment. Competitive ideas under this theme would likely include initiatives that help women start or grow businesses, expand access to mentoring and networks, improve employability and income opportunities for women and youth, and strengthen linkages between U.S. and Indian businesses. The objective is not only individual advancement but also building stronger ecosystems that support entrepreneurship and inclusion, especially for underserved populations.
The second priority is Countering Disinformation, aimed at projects that reinforce journalistic standards and strengthen the information environment. The notice highlights support for freedom of information, transparency, critical thinking, and media ethics, particularly through educational methods and materials. This could include training programs for journalists, workshops or curricula that teach verification and responsible reporting, or community-focused media literacy efforts that help citizens evaluate sources, recognize manipulation, and hold information providers accountable.
The third priority area is Disaster Management, centered on building local capacity so communities can respond effectively before, during, and after emergencies. The emphasis is on training and preparedness for community volunteers, local leaders, and first responders, along with increasing understanding of all-hazards mitigation and management. Beyond technical readiness, the description also points to strengthening civic participation, governance, and community resilience, suggesting projects that connect emergency preparedness with local coordination, public trust, and practical planning.
The fourth priority is Active Citizenship, supporting projects that promote human rights, racial and ethnic equality, womens empowerment, diversity, and social inclusion within civil society. The notice places special focus on youth and grassroots communities, indicating a preference for initiatives that reach emerging leaders, community-based groups, and populations that may have less access to formal advocacy platforms. Activities could include civic education, rights awareness, community dialogue, leadership development, or programs that build inclusive participation in local decision-making.
Geographically, PAS Chennai indicates a clear program preference: proposals that engage target audiences in Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka will be favored. This suggests the opportunity is designed to push impact beyond major metropolitan areas and support smaller cities and communities that may be overlooked by larger funding streams, while still aligning with the missions broader regional engagement priorities.Apply for C NOFO 20 100
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is a discretionary grant announcement from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to India (PAS Chennai) called the "Annual Program Statement."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is C NOFO 20 100.
Which federal program area (CFDA) does this opportunity fall under?
The program is identified as CFDA 19.040 and is described as supporting education-oriented initiatives.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The grant is intended to support projects in South India that advance U.S. mission public diplomacy goals and community resilience goals, as described in the notice.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $25,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 23, 2020.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date stated in the notice was May 22, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that hold U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities or colleges eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded under this specific announcement.
Does the notice indicate a preference for how proposals should address the priorities?
Yes. Applicants are expected to submit proposals that primarily align with one main priority area rather than attempting to cover all topics at once.
What are the priority project areas funded by this grant?
The notice identifies four priority areas: Inclusive Economic Growth, Countering Disinformation, Disaster Management, and Active Citizenship.
What kinds of projects fit under Inclusive Economic Growth?
Inclusive Economic Growth focuses on strengthening India’s entrepreneurship ecosystem through women’s economic empowerment. Competitive concepts mentioned or implied in the notice include efforts that help women start or grow businesses, expand access to mentoring and networks, improve employability and income opportunities for women and youth, and strengthen linkages between U.S. and Indian businesses. The emphasis is on ecosystem-level inclusion, especially for underserved populations.
What kinds of projects fit under Countering Disinformation?
Countering Disinformation supports projects that reinforce journalistic standards and strengthen the information environment. The notice highlights freedom of information, transparency, critical thinking, and media ethics through educational methods and materials. Examples suggested by the description include journalist trainings, workshops or curricula on verification and responsible reporting, and community media literacy efforts that help people evaluate sources and recognize manipulation.
What kinds of projects fit under Disaster Management?
Disaster Management emphasizes building local capacity to respond before, during, and after emergencies. The notice points to training and preparedness for community volunteers, local leaders, and first responders, and increasing understanding of all-hazards mitigation and management. It also references strengthening civic participation, governance, and community resilience, suggesting projects that connect preparedness with local coordination and practical planning.
What kinds of projects fit under Active Citizenship?
Active Citizenship supports projects that promote human rights, racial and ethnic equality, women’s empowerment, diversity, and social inclusion within civil society. The notice places special focus on youth and grassroots communities. Activities consistent with the description include civic education, rights awareness, community dialogue, leadership development, and programs that build inclusive participation in local decision-making.
Where should the projects take place?
The program is intended to support projects in South India, as described in the notice.
Are there geographic preferences within South India?
Yes. PAS Chennai indicates a preference for proposals that engage target audiences in Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
Does the notice indicate why Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities are emphasized?
The notice frames this as a program preference that suggests an intent to extend impact beyond major metropolitan areas and support smaller cities and communities while aligning with broader regional engagement priorities.
Is this opportunity focused on public diplomacy?
Yes. The notice states that projects should advance U.S. mission public diplomacy goals (and community resilience goals) in South India.
Is this opportunity focused on community resilience?
Yes. Community resilience is specifically named as a goal, and the Disaster Management priority also directly emphasizes preparedness and resilience-building.
Does the opportunity require that projects be education-oriented?
The program is described as funding education-oriented initiatives (CFDA 19.040), and several priority descriptions specifically refer to training, curricula, educational methods, and capacity building.
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