Opportunity Information: Apply for M NOFO 19 103
The grant opportunity titled "Promoting Diversity and Tolerance through Interfaith and Interclass Community Service Projects" (Funding Opportunity Number: M NOFO 19 103) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to India, specifically the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai. The project is framed as a community development and education initiative, with the goal of strengthening diversity, tolerance, and social cohesion by bringing young people together across religious, cultural, and socio-economic lines in a structured program centered on community service.
At the core of the opportunity is a youth-focused program intended to engage as many as 500 participants between the ages of 12 and 25. The applicant selected for the award would be responsible for working closely with local partners and the U.S. consulate to identify, recruit, and convene a diverse cohort of youth drawn from different faiths, communities, and economic backgrounds. The emphasis on "interfaith" and "interclass" participation suggests that the program is meant to create meaningful interaction among groups that might not typically collaborate, using shared service activities as a practical way to build relationships, reduce prejudice, and encourage mutual understanding.
Geographically, the program must be held in a secondary city in western India, with eligible locations indicated across the states of Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. This focus implies an intention to expand beyond major metropolitan centers and invest in youth engagement and community-building in smaller or less internationally visible cities. The program design would likely need to be appropriate for this mixed age range and adaptable to local context, while still meeting the grant's overall public diplomacy and community development aims.
The funding instrument is a grant with an award ceiling of $22,000, and the agency anticipated making a single award. That combination usually means the program is expected to be relatively focused and cost-conscious, with clear deliverables and a manageable scope that can be executed by one lead organization in partnership with local stakeholders. Since only one award was expected, the competition likely centered on selecting a proposal with a strong implementation plan, credible partner networks, realistic budgeting, and a clear approach to demonstrating impact.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of organizations: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (excluding higher education institutions in that category). In practical terms, this means applicants would need to be either a qualifying university/college or a U.S.-recognized nonprofit entity, and they would need to show they have the capacity to run a youth program in India in coordination with local partners and in alignment with U.S. Mission priorities.
Key administrative details from the notice include a creation date of December 21, 2018 and an original closing date of February 20, 2019. The notice also points applicants to consult the full announcement under the "related documents" tab for complete requirements, which typically include specifics such as required proposal format, monitoring and evaluation expectations, reporting, budget line-item rules, and any required compliance or branding guidance associated with Department of State-funded programming.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to fund one organization to organize and deliver a community service-based youth program in a western Indian secondary city, intentionally mixing participants across faith and class to promote tolerance, civic engagement, and a stronger culture of pluralism. The grantee's role is not just hosting an event, but building a structured pipeline of recruitment and partnership, delivering an activity model that encourages sustained interaction, and aligning the program with public diplomacy and community development objectives set by PAS Mumbai.Apply for M NOFO 19 103
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the community development, education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Diversity and Tolerance through Interfaith and Interclass Community Service Projects" 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 Dec 21, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2019. (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 $22,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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