The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in India is seeking concept papers and later on full applications from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and commercial organizations under the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) program.

The program aims to:

(1) support the development of organic agriculture, for the Tibetan exile settlements in India, Nepal, and Bhutan; and

(2) build a workforce among Tibetan youth remaining in the settlements.

The development hypothesis is that economic opportunities will encourage youth to remain in the settlements. Economic vibrancy in the Tibetan communities will keep the communities together and allow Tibetan identity, and cultural and linguistic traditions to be passed through the generations.

The estimated level of funding for this results oriented assistance is estimated to be $2 million over 2 years.

The closing date to submit applications is 2 May 2011.

The synopsis for this grant opportunity is detailed below, following this paragraph. This synopsis contains all of the updates to this document that have been posted as of 02/01/2011.

Document Type: Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-386-11-000001
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Feb 01, 2011
Creation Date: Feb 01, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 02, 2011
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 02, 2011
Archive Date:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $2,000,000
CFDA Number(s): 98.001 -- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses


Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

India USAID-New Delhi

Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in India is seeking concept papers and later on full applications from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and commercial organizations under the Economic Development of Tibetan Settlements (EDOTS) program to: (1) support the development of organic agriculture, for the Tibetan exile settlements in India, Nepal, and Bhutan; and (2) build a workforce among Tibetan youth remaining in the settlements. The development hypothesis is that economic opportunities will encourage youth to remain in the settlements. Economic vibrancy in the Tibetan communities will keep the communities together and allow Tibetan identity, and cultural and linguistic traditions to be passed through the generations. The estimated level of funding for this results oriented assistance is estimated to be $2 million over 2 years.


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Sumit Dutta
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