Opportunity Information: Apply for ND NOFO 19 112
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to India (Public Affairs Section), offered a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Internationalization of Indian Universities: Collaboration and Capacity Building" (Funding Opportunity Number: ND NOFO 19 112). The award was positioned as a discretionary education-focused grant, with funding up to $75,000 and an expectation of a single award. The opportunity was created on June 17, 2019, with an original application deadline of July 31, 2019, and it was listed under CFDA 19.040. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
At its core, the grant aimed to support an all-India conference hosted at an Indian institution that can serve as a visible, credible model for internationalization. The host institution was expected to already have active research links and student and faculty exchange programs, signaling that the conference would not be purely introductory but grounded in real, working examples of international engagement. The underlying rationale was that internationalization is increasingly treated as a marker of higher education quality and is closely tied to global reputation and ranking frameworks. The grant reflects the view that Indian universities will be more competitive in research and innovation when they have stronger collaboration with U.S. and other international partner institutions.
The proposed conference was expected to focus on practical ways to deepen internationalization across Indian campuses, especially by increasing participation from American academics and students in India and by expanding international content in Indian curricula. In this context, "internationalization" was defined broadly as integrating global and cross-cultural perspectives into institutional strategy and daily operations, including coursework, research collaborations, and the presence and participation of international students and scholars. The event was designed to convene roughly forty Indian institutions, specifically those with institutional autonomy and demonstrated interest in building or expanding international initiatives, and it was expected to include a mix of both public and private universities.
A key responsibility for the grantee was the design and execution of the conference program. This included identifying and engaging knowledgeable Indian and American experts who could shape conference sessions, themes, and topics that match the needs, ambitions, and realistic capacities of participating institutions. Because Indian institutions vary widely in their current experience and readiness for internationalization, the conference design needed to accommodate different skill levels and learning requirements, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. In practical terms, this implies a strong emphasis on thoughtful session structuring, relevant case studies, and actionable guidance that can be applied by universities at different stages of international development.
The work did not end when the conference concluded. After the event, the grantee was expected to carry out audits or site visits at selected university campuses to advise institutions and to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of the grant-supported activities. These visits were meant to generate concrete feedback and insights, captured in a report to the Public Affairs Section, summarizing observations from campus discussions and assessing progress or next steps. Overall, the opportunity combined convening power (a national-level conference) with follow-through (post-conference assessments), aiming to produce measurable capacity building and more durable institutional change rather than a standalone event.Apply for ND NOFO 19 112
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Internationalization of Indian Universities: Collaboration and Capacity Building" 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 17, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 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 $75,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The cooperative agreement opportunity is titled "Internationalization of Indian Universities: Collaboration and Capacity Building".
2) Who is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to India, Public Affairs Section.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ND NOFO 19 112.
4) What type of award is this?
This was positioned as a cooperative agreement and described as a discretionary, education-focused grant opportunity.
5) How much funding is available?
Funding was available for up to $75,000.
6) How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of a single award.
7) When was the opportunity created and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was created on June 17, 2019. The original application deadline was July 31, 2019.
8) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.040.
9) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
10) What was the main purpose of the grant?
The grant aimed to support an all-India conference hosted at an Indian institution that could serve as a visible, credible model for internationalization in higher education, alongside follow-up activities designed to assess outcomes and build capacity.
11) Where was the conference expected to take place?
The conference was expected to be hosted at an Indian institution and structured as an all-India convening.
12) What kind of host institution was expected?
The host institution was expected to already have active research links and student and faculty exchange programs. This expectation suggests the conference was intended to be grounded in real, functioning examples of international engagement rather than serving as a purely introductory event.
13) How did the opportunity define "internationalization" in the university context?
"Internationalization" was defined broadly as integrating global and cross-cultural perspectives into institutional strategy and day-to-day operations. Examples described in the opportunity included:
- Coursework and expanding international content in curricula
- Research collaborations with international partners
- The presence and participation of international students and scholars
- Institution-wide planning and operational practices that reflect global engagement
14) Why did this opportunity emphasize internationalization?
The rationale described was that internationalization is increasingly treated as a marker of higher education quality and is closely tied to global reputation and ranking frameworks. The opportunity also reflected the view that Indian universities can become more competitive in research and innovation through stronger collaboration with U.S. and other international partner institutions.
15) What topics or outcomes was the conference expected to focus on?
The conference was expected to focus on practical ways to deepen internationalization across Indian campuses, including:
- Increasing participation by American academics and students in India
- Expanding international content in Indian curricula
- Sharing actionable practices for building and sustaining international initiatives
16) Approximately how many institutions were expected to be convened?
The event was designed to convene roughly forty Indian institutions.
17) What types of Indian institutions were the target participants?
The target participants were Indian institutions with institutional autonomy and a demonstrated interest in building or expanding international initiatives. The opportunity expected a mix of public and private universities.
18) What was the grantee expected to do in terms of conference design and implementation?
A key responsibility for the grantee was the design and execution of the conference program. Responsibilities described included:
- Developing the program structure, sessions, themes, and topics
- Identifying and engaging knowledgeable Indian and American experts
- Ensuring the content matched the needs, ambitions, and realistic capacities of participating institutions
19) How was the conference expected to address differences in institutional readiness?
The opportunity noted that Indian institutions vary widely in their experience with internationalization. As a result, the conference design was expected to accommodate different skill levels and learning requirements rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Practically, this implies thoughtful session structuring, relevant case studies, and guidance that institutions at different stages can apply.
20) Was the work expected to continue after the conference?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly indicated that the work was not intended to end when the conference concluded.
21) What post-conference activities were expected?
After the event, the grantee was expected to conduct audits or site visits at selected university campuses to:
- Provide advice to institutions
- Evaluate outcomes and the effectiveness of the grant-supported activities
22) What reporting or documentation was expected after the site visits?
The site visits were intended to generate concrete feedback and insights captured in a report to the Public Affairs Section. The report was described as summarizing observations from campus discussions and assessing progress or next steps.
23) What was the overall approach of the opportunity (beyond a single event)?
The opportunity combined a national-level convening (the conference) with follow-through (post-conference assessments). The intent described was to support measurable capacity building and encourage more durable institutional change rather than funding a standalone event.
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