U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for India

Funding Opportunity Number: NDRFP16-08 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCFDA Number: 19.040Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationAgency Name: DOS-INDClosing Date: Jul 12, 2015Award Ceiling: $500,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: May 11, 2015Funding Opportunity Description: This program will connect U.S. experts (U.S. citizens only) with Indian audiences and institutions. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will send American experts to India to engage with audiences through lectures, workshops, and seminars; through appearances in foreign media; and in a consultancy capacity. The Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies and institutions; and build linkages between U.S. and Indian experts and institutions. Speakers will address topics identified by the U.S. Mission in India, and will be programmed with a variety of professional audiences in a wide range of disciplines; however, English language teaching and the performing arts are specifically excluded. (Please refer full announcement).
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Education Source Type: funding