Opportunity Information: Apply for M NOFO 19 109
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to India, announced a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: M NOFO 19 109) to support a two-day higher education conference in Mumbai titled "Opportunities for U.S.-Indian Higher Education STEM Collaboration." The central purpose of the grant is to convene U.S. and Indian universities in one place to build direct, in-person institutional relationships and to identify practical, near-term pathways for collaboration in STEM fields. The event is planned in partnership with the U.S. Consulate and the Government of Maharashtra's task-force on the Globalization of Higher Education (GHE), positioning it as a structured matchmaking and networking platform rather than a general academic symposium.
The conference is designed to bring together up to 15 universities from across the United States and at least 10 universities from the Indian state of Maharashtra. By concentrating participation at the institutional level, the program aims to help universities explore concrete partnership opportunities such as joint research interests, faculty and student exchanges, collaborative STEM programming, and other forms of cross-border academic cooperation that can be discussed more effectively through face-to-face meetings. The emphasis is on creating a space where participating institutions can make targeted connections, compare priorities, and begin outlining possible partnership models suited to their shared STEM goals.
Funding is offered as a grant under the Education activity category (CFDA 19.040). The maximum award amount listed is $22,500, and the announcement anticipates making one award, indicating that the Department of State expected to fund a single implementing organization to plan and execute the full conference. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). In practice, this eligibility structure allows either universities themselves or experienced nonprofit conveners in the education and international exchange space to serve as the project lead.
The notice was created on April 30, 2019, with an original application closing date of June 29, 2019. While the short summary highlights the conference concept and participant targets, the announcement directs applicants to consult the full notice in the "related documents" section for complete requirements, selection criteria, program expectations, and any mandated deliverables tied to conference planning, participant engagement, or reporting.Apply for M NOFO 19 109
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conference “Opportunities for U.S.-Indian Higher Education STEM Collaboration”" 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 $22,500.00 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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What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to India (Funding Opportunity Number: M NOFO 19 109). The grant supports planning and delivering a two-day higher education conference in Mumbai titled "Opportunities for U.S.-Indian Higher Education STEM Collaboration."
What is the main goal of the funded project?
The central purpose is to convene U.S. and Indian universities in one place to build direct, in-person institutional relationships and to identify practical, near-term pathways for STEM collaboration. The conference is positioned as a structured matchmaking and networking platform rather than a general academic symposium.
Where will the conference take place?
The conference is planned to take place in Mumbai, India.
How long is the conference?
The event is designed as a two-day conference.
Who is partnering on the conference?
The event is planned in partnership with the U.S. Consulate and the Government of Maharashtra's task-force on the Globalization of Higher Education (GHE).
What kinds of institutions are expected to participate?
The conference is designed to bring together institutional representatives from up to 15 universities across the United States and at least 10 universities from the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Is this conference meant to be an academic symposium or a networking/matchmaking event?
Based on the description provided, it is intended to function as a structured matchmaking and networking platform focused on building direct institutional relationships, rather than serving as a general academic symposium.
What types of STEM collaboration are participants expected to explore?
The program aims to help universities explore concrete partnership opportunities such as joint research interests, faculty exchanges, student exchanges, collaborative STEM programming, and other forms of cross-border academic cooperation that can be advanced through face-to-face meetings.
What is the funding amount for this opportunity?
The maximum award amount listed is $22,500.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates making one award, meaning the Department of State expected to fund a single implementing organization to plan and execute the full conference.
What is the activity category and CFDA number for this grant?
The funding is offered as a grant under the Education activity category, with CFDA 19.040.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
This eligibility structure allows either universities or qualified U.S.-based nonprofit conveners in education and international exchange to serve as the project lead.
Does the opportunity specify a preferred type of applicant (university vs. nonprofit)?
The information provided does not state a preference. It indicates that either universities themselves or experienced U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education) may serve as the implementing organization, as long as they meet eligibility requirements.
What makes this conference different from a typical higher education conference?
The description emphasizes institutional-level participation and direct, in-person relationship building, with the explicit goal of identifying practical partnership pathways in the near term. It is framed as a structured matchmaking and networking platform rather than a broad academic gathering.
What are the expected outcomes of the conference?
The stated intent is for participating institutions to make targeted connections, compare priorities, and begin outlining potential partnership models aligned with shared STEM goals. The conference is designed to support discussions that are more effective in face-to-face settings.
What is the application timeline listed in the notice?
The notice was created on April 30, 2019, and the original application closing date was June 29, 2019.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and selection criteria?
The announcement directs applicants to consult the full notice in the "related documents" section for complete requirements, selection criteria, program expectations, and any mandated deliverables connected to conference planning, participant engagement, or reporting.
Does the summary list specific deliverables or reporting requirements?
The summary itself does not provide detailed deliverables or reporting requirements. It indicates that complete requirements and any mandated deliverables are described in the full notice located in the "related documents" section.
What does it mean that the grant is discretionary?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant, meaning it is a competitively awarded funding opportunity where the Department of State expects to select one implementing organization to carry out the conference. The summary refers applicants to the full notice for the complete set of selection criteria and requirements.
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