Opportunity Information: Apply for M NOFO 19 110 REPOST
The U.S. Department of State, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai, offered a discretionary grant opportunity called "Promoting Diversity and Tolerance through Interfaith and Interclass Community Service Projects" (Funding Opportunity Number: M NOFO 19 110 REPOST). The core purpose of the program is to bring together young people from different religious, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and engage them in shared community service activities designed to strengthen tolerance, mutual understanding, and social cohesion. The project is framed as a practical, community-based way to reduce divisions by having participants work side-by-side on service efforts that benefit the broader public.
Under the grant, the selected grantee would be responsible for organizing the program in partnership with local organizations and in coordination with the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai. A central requirement is recruiting and working with up to 500 youth between the ages of 12 and 25, intentionally drawing participants from varied faiths and different economic and class backgrounds. The emphasis on both "interfaith" and "interclass" participation signals that the program is meant to bridge multiple kinds of social boundaries, not only religious differences but also inequalities and separation tied to income, education, neighborhood, or social status.
The activities were to be hosted in a secondary city located in one of four western/central Indian states: Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, or Maharashtra. By specifying a secondary city rather than a major metropolitan center, the opportunity indicates a desire to reach communities that may have fewer resources or fewer established platforms for large-scale intergroup programming, while still maintaining strong local partner involvement. The grantee would be expected to manage the on-the-ground implementation, including coordination with partners, participant outreach, and the overall design and execution of the community service components in a way that advances diversity, tolerance, and civic-minded cooperation.
The grant was categorized under community development, education, and humanities (cultural affairs), and listed CFDA number 19.040, reflecting its public diplomacy and cultural engagement orientation. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). In practical terms, this means the opportunity was aimed at established, mission-driven organizations or educational institutions with the administrative capacity to run youth programming at scale and handle U.S. government grant compliance and reporting requirements.
In terms of funding, the award ceiling was set at $22,000, with an expectation of one award. The opportunity was created on April 30, 2019, and had an original closing date of June 29, 2019. While the summary description is brief and references additional details in the full announcement, the essentials are clear: one organization would be selected to design and deliver a large, inclusive youth engagement effort (up to 500 participants) centered on community service as a tool for building interfaith and interclass understanding in a designated secondary city in western India, under the guidance and partnership of PAS Mumbai.Apply for M NOFO 19 110 REPOST
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the community development, education, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) 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 Apr 30, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Promoting Diversity and Tolerance through Interfaith and Interclass Community Service Projects."
Who is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M NOFO 19 110 REPOST.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to bring together young people from different religious, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and engage them in shared community service activities that strengthen tolerance, mutual understanding, and social cohesion.
How does the program plan to reduce divisions in the community?
The project is designed as a practical, community-based approach where participants work side-by-side on service efforts that benefit the broader public, with the intent of reducing divisions by building relationships through shared action.
What does "interfaith" mean in this program?
"Interfaith" indicates the program must intentionally include youth from varied religious backgrounds and create opportunities for them to work together in a constructive, service-focused setting.
What does "interclass" mean in this program?
"Interclass" signals that the program is meant to bridge socio-economic boundaries, intentionally engaging youth from different economic and class backgrounds (for example, differences linked to income, education, neighborhood, or social status).
Who is the target participant group?
The program targets youth between the ages of 12 and 25.
How many youth participants are expected?
The grantee is expected to recruit and work with up to 500 youth participants.
Is participant diversity a requirement?
Yes. A central requirement is intentional recruitment of youth from varied faiths and different economic and class backgrounds.
Where must the activities take place?
Activities are to be hosted in a secondary city located in one of four western/central Indian states: Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, or Maharashtra.
Does the program need to be held in a major metropolitan city?
No. The opportunity specifies a secondary city rather than a major metropolitan center, indicating an emphasis on reaching communities that may have fewer resources or fewer established platforms for large-scale intergroup programming.
What is the role of local organizations in this program?
The selected grantee is responsible for organizing the program in partnership with local organizations and coordinating with the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai. Local partners are part of the on-the-ground implementation approach described for the program.
What is the role of the selected grantee?
The grantee would design and deliver the program and manage on-the-ground implementation. This includes coordinating with partners, conducting participant outreach, and designing and executing the community service components to advance diversity, tolerance, and civic-minded cooperation, in coordination with PAS Mumbai.
What types of activities are supported?
The program centers on community service activities designed to benefit the broader public while strengthening tolerance, mutual understanding, and social cohesion among participants.
What is the grant category or focus area?
The grant is categorized under community development, education, and humanities (cultural affairs), reflecting a public diplomacy and cultural engagement orientation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Only the eligible applicant types listed are included in the opportunity description (institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations). No individual applicant eligibility is stated in the information provided.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $22,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created on April 30, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was June 29, 2019.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning the awarding agency (through PAS Mumbai) has discretion in selecting a grantee based on the opportunity requirements and objectives described.
What is the geographic scope of the program?
The program is intended to be implemented in a secondary city within one of four states: Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, or Maharashtra, with coordination through the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai.
Is coordination with the U.S. Consulate required?
Yes. The grantee is expected to organize and implement the program in coordination with the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai (PAS Mumbai).
Does the description mention reporting or compliance expectations?
The description notes the opportunity is aimed at organizations or institutions with the administrative capacity to run youth programming at scale and handle U.S. government grant compliance and reporting requirements, though specific reporting details are not included in the information provided.
What is the overall program concept in one sentence?
One organization would be selected to deliver a large, inclusive youth community service program (up to 500 participants) that builds interfaith and interclass understanding in a secondary city in western/central India, in partnership with local organizations and PAS Mumbai.
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