U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement

Background
The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State oversees a range of cultural and educational initiatives throughout western India that are supported by the U.S. government, with the goal to foster stronger bilateral and regional ties through diverse public diplomacy programs. PAS Mumbai’s geographic focus includes five states in western India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh). The program priorities are broad and include bilateral trade and economic growth, promoting student mobility between U.S. and Indian institutions of higher education, initiatives related to sustainable energy, health, and science and technology, non-military security, and fostering shared values.

Grant Details
The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement programs that foster stronger bilateral and regional ties through diverse public diplomacy programs on topics related to economic growth, countering disinformation, disaster management, and active citizenship. Each proposal should focus primarily on one of the priority project areas: Ensuring mutual prosperity, Safeguarding people, Reinforcing democratic values, or Empowering women and girls.

The proposed activities should take place in western India; proposals that include target audiences in Tier 2 and 3 cities in western India will be viewed favorably.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible organizations include not-for-profit organizations, civil society/non-governmental organizations, think tanks, public and private educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, governmental institutions.

Organizations may sub-contract with other entities but only one non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity.

Period of Performance
The length of the project period should not exceed 20 months.

The anticipated program start date is September 1, 2021 or February 1, 2022 depending on the submission date.

Grant Value
The available total funding is USD 50,000 with a minimum award floor of USD 5,000 and a maximum award ceiling of USD 25,000.

The Public Affairs Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government.

Place of Performance
Proposed activities should take place in western India; proposals that include target audiences in Tier 2 and 3 cities in western India will be viewed favorably.