Freedom 250 Outreach Across India
Agency: U.S. Mission to India
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
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
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
Public and private educational institutions.
Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Grantor contact information
Description
ND_GrantApplications@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Full_announcement_-_ND-NOFO-26-100_Freedom_250__Outreach_Across_India.pdf | Full NOFO announcement | Feb 25, 2026 06:44 AM UTC |
| Attachment_1_-_SF424.pdf | Attachment 1 SF424 | Feb 25, 2026 06:44 AM UTC |
| Attachment_2_-_SF424A.pdf | Attachment 2 - SF424A | Feb 25, 2026 06:45 AM UTC |
| Attachment_3_-_ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan.xlsx | Attachment 3 - M&E PMP | Feb 25, 2026 06:45 AM UTC |
| Attachment_3.1_-_Instructions_-_ME_Performance_Monitoring_Plan.docx | Attachment 3.1 Instructions - M&E PMP | Feb 25, 2026 06:46 AM UTC |
| Attachment_4_-_Budget_Template.xlsx | Attachment 4 - Budget Template | Feb 25, 2026 06:46 AM UTC |
| Attachment_5_-_Applicant_Organization_Info.docx | Attachment 5 - Applicant Organization Info | Feb 25, 2026 06:47 AM UTC |
| Attachment_6_-_Suggested_Application_Format.docx | Attachment 6 - Suggested Application Format | Feb 25, 2026 06:47 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: March 10, 2026
Award
$500,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002512
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 9, 2026
Archive date:
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