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Freedom 250 Outreach Across India

ID: OFOP0002512 • Type: Posted
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Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy New Delhi invites proposal submissions for one to five cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement high-visibility public engagement activities under Mission India's Freedom 250 Public Engagement Initiative. Through December 31, 2026, this initiative will deploy innovative, large-scale programming across India to showcase the historical legacy of American excellence, highlight U.S. innovation and leadership, and celebrate the enduring cultural, economic, and strategic ties between the United States and India. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Background
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy New Delhi is inviting proposals for cooperative agreements under the Freedom 250 Public Engagement Initiative. This initiative aims to design, administer, and implement high-visibility public engagement activities across India from now until December 31, 2026. The goal is to showcase American excellence, highlight U.S. innovation and leadership, and celebrate the cultural, economic, and strategic ties between the United States and India.

Grant Details
The grant involves designing and implementing large-scale programming that engages the public in various activities related to the historical legacy of American excellence. Specific tasks include:
- Developing innovative outreach strategies to engage diverse audiences in India.
- Organizing events that promote U.S.-India relations.
- Creating educational materials that highlight U.S. contributions to various fields.
- Collaborating with local organizations to enhance program reach and impact.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
- Public and private educational institutions.
- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is from the date of award through December 31, 2026.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant has not been specified; however, multiple cooperative agreements may be awarded ranging from one to five agreements.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed across various locations in India.

Overview

Category of Funding
Humanities
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 2/9/26 U.S. Embassy In New Delhi posted grant opportunity OFOP0002512 for Freedom 250 Outreach Across India with funding of $500,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs. It is expected that 5 total grants will be made worth between $100,000 and $500,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 9, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 10, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Feb. 9, 2026, 12:09 a.m. EST
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$500,000
Floor
$100,000
Estimated Program Funding
$500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
5

Contacts

Contact
U.S. Mission to India
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(202) 890-9795
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Documents

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