This grant is for a project that aims to strengthen energy security in India by promoting U.S. energy technologies. The project will involve organizing conferences and a mentorship program to connect Indian officials, industry leaders, academics, and media with U.S. energy solutions.
Who it's for: Organizations that can design and implement public diplomacy initiatives, particularly those with experience in organizing international conferences and mentorship programs in the field of energy technology.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in public diplomacy initiatives
- Inability to organize large-scale conferences
- No connections with Indian government or industry stakeholders
- Not aligning with U.S. strategic interests
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capability statement
- Partnership letters or MOUs
- Past performance references
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number
- Proof of eligibility
- Timeline for project implementation
- Staffing plan
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with U.S. strategic interests
- Strict adherence to project timelines
- Comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan
- Clear demonstration of potential impact
- Compliance with all U.S. and Indian regulations
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are categorized as 'OTHER', which typically includes non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and other entities capable of executing public diplomacy initiatives. It is crucial to verify specific eligibility criteria directly from the grant announcement or contact the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai for clarification.
Overview
Organizations that can design and implement public diplomacy initiatives, particularly those with experience in organizing international conferences and mentorship programs in the field of energy technology.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in public diplomacy initiatives
- Inability to organize large-scale conferences
- No connections with Indian government or industry stakeholders
- Not aligning with U.S. strategic interests
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to organize regional and national conferences, run a virtual mentorship program, and cover related administrative and operational costs necessary to promote U.S. energy technologies in India.
Total Program Funding
$300,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 20, 2026(7 days)
- Last Updated
- May 21, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Late Summer 2026
Application Checklist
- Register in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Obtain a DUNS number
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather partnership letters or MOUs
- Compile past performance references
- Submit proof of eligibility
- Develop a timeline for project implementation
- Create a staffing plan
- Submit the application by the deadline