Opportunity Information: Apply for H NOFO 19 101
This funding opportunity, titled "Civic Engagement and Constitutional Rights: Comparing the U.S. and Indian Constitutions" (Funding Opportunity Number: H NOFO 19 101), is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant administered through the U.S. Mission to India, specifically the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad (PAS Hyderabad). The project is designed to strengthen civic knowledge and practical leadership skills among young people by using the U.S. and Indian constitutional traditions as the core learning framework. The central goal is to train 150 young women and men across three states so they understand the rights guaranteed under the Indian Constitution while also recognizing the shared democratic values that connect India and the United States as the worlds largest and oldest democracies.
The program emphasizes constitutional literacy tied directly to real-world civic engagement. It is meant to go beyond basic awareness and help participants become proactive, socially invested community leaders who understand how constitutional rights and democratic principles apply in everyday life. A major thematic focus is the comparison between the American Bill of Rights and key protections in the Indian Constitution, including Article 19, highlighting democratic guarantees related to life, liberty, freedom of expression, property, and related civic freedoms. In practice, the project is expected to "showcase" both constitutions in a way that makes the material accessible and actionable for youth, connecting legal principles to responsible citizenship, community participation, and leadership.
PAS Hyderabad frames this opportunity as part of its broader effort to support initiatives that develop Indian youth through leadership training and experiential learning. Another clear priority is building people-to-people and institutional connections between the United States and India. Proposals are expected to incorporate opportunities for American experts to engage with Indian audiences, which can include mentorship, training sessions, workshops, speaker engagements, or other collaborative educational formats. The underlying intent is dual: strengthen youth leadership pipelines locally while also deepening institutional linkages between American and Indian organizations working in education, civic learning, and community development.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the agency anticipates being more involved than in a standard grant, potentially through coordination, guidance, or collaboration during implementation. The award ceiling is USD 25,000, and the program anticipated making one award. 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). The opportunity falls under activity areas that include community development, education, and humanities, and it is listed under CFDA number 19.040.
Key logistical details in the source notice include a creation date of June 7, 2019, and an original closing date of July 15, 2019. Overall, the opportunity is structured around a targeted youth cohort, a comparative constitutional theme, and a leadership and experiential learning approach, with the end result aimed at producing better informed, rights-aware, and community-oriented young leaders who can translate constitutional principles into constructive civic action.Apply for H NOFO 19 101
- 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 "Civic Engagement and Constitutional Rights: Comparing the U.S. and Indian Constitutions" 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 Jun 07, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $25,000.00 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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What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Civic Engagement and Constitutional Rights: Comparing the U.S. and Indian Constitutions."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is H NOFO 19 101.
Which U.S. government entity is offering and administering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant administered through the U.S. Mission to India, specifically the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad (PAS Hyderabad).
What is the primary goal of the program?
The central goal is to strengthen civic knowledge and practical leadership skills among young people by using the U.S. and Indian constitutional traditions as the core learning framework, training 150 young women and men across three states.
How many participants is the project expected to train?
The project is expected to train 150 young women and men.
Where will participants be trained?
Participants will be trained across three states (the notice does not specify which states).
Who is the target audience for the program?
The target audience is young people, specifically 150 young women and men.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve for participants?
The program aims to produce better informed, rights-aware, and community-oriented young leaders who can apply constitutional rights and democratic principles to everyday life and translate those principles into constructive civic action.
What is meant by "constitutional literacy" in this program?
In this context, constitutional literacy is tied to real-world civic engagement. The program is meant to go beyond basic awareness and help participants understand how constitutional rights and democratic principles apply in everyday life, responsible citizenship, community participation, and leadership.
How does the program connect the U.S. and Indian constitutional traditions?
A major focus is comparing the American Bill of Rights with key protections in the Indian Constitution, including Article 19, highlighting democratic guarantees related to life, liberty, freedom of expression, property, and related civic freedoms.
Which specific constitutional elements are highlighted in the description?
The description highlights the American Bill of Rights and key protections in the Indian Constitution, including Article 19, with emphasis on rights and guarantees related to life, liberty, freedom of expression, property, and related civic freedoms.
What types of activities or approaches does PAS Hyderabad prioritize?
PAS Hyderabad emphasizes leadership training and experiential learning for Indian youth, and the program is expected to make constitutional content accessible and actionable through practical civic engagement and leadership development.
Does the opportunity prioritize U.S.-India connections?
Yes. A clear priority is building people-to-people and institutional connections between the United States and India, particularly among organizations working in education, civic learning, and community development.
Are proposals expected to include engagement from American experts?
Yes. Proposals are expected to incorporate opportunities for American experts to engage with Indian audiences, which may include mentorship, training sessions, workshops, speaker engagements, or other collaborative educational formats.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the agency expects to be more involved than in a standard grant, potentially through coordination, guidance, or collaboration during implementation.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 25,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making one award.
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 nonprofits eligible, and what status must they have?
Yes. Nonprofits are eligible if they have 501(c)(3) status (and are not higher education institutions).
What are the activity areas associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under activity areas that include community development, education, and humanities.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040.
What are the key dates mentioned in the notice?
The notice lists a creation date of June 7, 2019, and an original closing date of July 15, 2019.
What is the overall theme of the project?
The project centers on civic engagement and constitutional rights through a comparative focus on the U.S. and Indian constitutions, using that comparison to build practical leadership skills and strengthen civic participation among youth.
What is the intended longer-term impact described?
The intended impact is to strengthen youth leadership pipelines locally while deepening institutional linkages between American and Indian organizations engaged in education, civic learning, and community development.
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