Call for Proposals: Security Studies Certificate or Diploma Course

Deadline: 20 July 2015

The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Mumbai is currently seeking proposals from the legally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organizations for the Public Diplomacy Grants Program on Security Studies Certificate or Diploma Course.

The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai seeks to support a U.S. university Indian university partnership to develop a one-year certificate program in international security studies. The ideal partner will be a U.S. university with a recognized security studies program, or institution with a record of developing security studies programs.

The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai will complement the academic course with guest lecturers as possible from visiting speakers, U.S. officials, and resident expertise in the Consulate and Embassy.

The program would enhance educational ties and to better prepare emerging Indian scholars and practitioners for India’s growing role in regional and global affairs.

Award Information

The award amount lies from $ 40,000 to $ 50,000

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities.
Applicants must be registered with Grants.gov before submitting an application.
Organizations must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet and an active SAM registration.
The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of the Government of India applies for Indian applicants.
Applicants must acquire all required registrations and rights in the United States and India. All intellectual property considerations and rights must be fully met in the United States and India.
Any sub-recipient organization must also meet all the U.S. and Indian requirements described above.
Cost sharing is not required for the funding opportunity.
Award does not allow for construction activities or costs.
The U.S. Mission to India grants cannot be used to fund religious or partisan political activity.

Application Guidelines

Applicants must submit their proposals in a prescribed application format and detailed budgets in a prescribed Budget Spreadsheet
All documents must be in English
All budgets must be in U.S. dollars
All pages must be numbered
All materials must be submitted in .pdf format
Forms SF-424, SF-424A and SF-424B must be completed and submitted with the application.
Applicants may submit the following additional information-
- Budget Narrative
- Letters of Intent
- Proof of Non-profit Status