People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia

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People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia: The Office of Press and Public Diplomacy of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC announces an open competition for a grant to conduct people-to-people activities between any combination of two or more South and Central Asian nations of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance the vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade and ideas, and to help realize the potential of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor to spur development, investment, trade and transit between the dynamic economies of South and Southeast Asia.The U.S. Department of State seeks innovative proposals that will build mutual understanding, fortify ties, and promote long-term cooperation among the people of South and Central Asia. Program objectives identified as priorities include: people-to-people interaction between two or more target countries that creates an environment conducive to integration and prosperity in South and Central Asia; focused engagement with youth and advancement of women's empowerment; and the development of linkages between citizens from the region and U.S. citizens that increase understanding of American culture and institutions.

Federal Grant Title:	People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia
Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Grant Categories:	Other
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	SCAPPD-13-AW-150-SCA-07172013
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	19.040
CFDA Descriptions:	Public Diplomacy Programs
Current Application Deadline:	Aug 16, 2013
Original Application Deadline:	Aug 16, 2013
Posted Date:	Jul 17, 2013
Creation Date:	Jul 17, 2013
Archive Date:	Sep 15, 2013
Total Program Funding:	$750,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$300,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:	3
Cost Sharing or Matching:	Yes

Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy program to support the development of long-term people-to-people ties
Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); U.S. non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); and U.S. commercial firms. Eligibility for foreign institutions is limited to legally registered foreign non-profit organizations; foreign commercial firms; legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions; and public international institutions. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement.
Grant Announcement Contact: Ellen Delage in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20520

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