New grant opportunity on Grants.gov: Anti-racism workshop

Funding Opportunity ID: 325668 Opportunity Number: C-NOFO-20-102 Opportunity Title: Anti-racism workshop Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services Category Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 19.040 Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: DOS-IND Agency Name: Department of State U.S. Mission to India Posted Date: Mar 23, 2020 Close Date: May 22, 2020 Last Updated Date: Mar 23, 2020 Award Ceiling: $30,000 Award Floor: $30,000 Estimated Total Program Funding: $30,000 Expected Number of Awards: 1 Description: The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Chennai is soliciting proposals for a grant/cooperative agreement that meets the specifications stated in Section II from legally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organizations that meet U.S. and Indian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs. This funding opportunity seeks to plan and implement a two-day train-the-trainer workshop led by a U.S. expert and five Indian experts at the American Center in Chennai on the concept of “anti-racism” to address discrimination and suggest policy reform. The prospective grantee should have expertise in areas such as democracy, pluralism, and inclusion, with a proven track record of working with youth networks and organizations in South India and have considerable experience in conducting leadership training sessions for young leaders. In coordination with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, the prospective awardee will: - Prepare a concept / discussion paper on anti-racism and its relevance to present day circumstances in the United States and India. - Prepare customized workshop modules prepared in consultation with subject experts, leadership trainers, and community leaders. - Identify and invite a U.S. expert to lead the anti-racism workshop. - Identify and invite five other Indian experts to serve as resource persons in this workshop. - Identify and invite 40 young community leaders, activists, and social media influencers to participate in the workshop, and - Manage all logistical arrangements, including the travel and participation of the U.S. and Indian experts and participants, required for organizing this workshop at the American Center and other venues in South India. After the two-day workshop at the American Center, the grantee will organize a speaking tour for the U.S. expert to visit one city in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, or Kerala, and make a series of interactive events and media engagements focused on “anti-racism.” (Please refer the full announcement available in related documents) Version: 1

Published at: March 23, 2020 at 03:45PM