Opportunity Information: Apply for M NOFO 22 101
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to India (PAS Mumbai), offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Developing Gender-Inclusive Workplace Policies for Indian Companies" (Funding Opportunity Number: M NOFO 22 101). The purpose of the grant is to promote womens economic empowerment in India by helping Indian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve how they attract, support, and retain female employees. The focus is practical and workplace-centered: building the capacity of company management and human resources leaders to design and implement policies that lead to better gender equity outcomes inside their organizations.
The core project approach is a structured program of training workshops delivered over an 18-month period. These workshops are intended to bring together American and Indian experts to present global best practices in gender-inclusive workplace policy and to share real-world experience on what works in different organizational settings. A major element of the design is the exchange component: U.S. counterparts are expected to contribute lessons learned and examples of policies and practices that have been successfully adopted, while also creating opportunities for networking between Indian SMEs and U.S. SMEs. The end goal is not just awareness-raising, but helping participating companies actually formulate, roll out, and enforce policies that make workplaces more inclusive for women.
The stated target is to train management and HR leaders from at least 100 SMEs within the 18-month project window. Training content is meant to translate into concrete organizational changes, such as improved internal practices, clearer policy frameworks, and stronger implementation and compliance mechanisms that support womens participation and advancement at work. While the announcement points readers to the full notice for details, the summary makes clear that success will be measured by the breadth of SME participation and by the ability of trained leaders to apply what they learn to improve gender equity within their companies.
In terms of eligibility and funding details, the opportunity was open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The funding instrument was a grant under CFDA 19.040, aligned with activity categories related to business and commerce and employment, labor, and training. The maximum award amount (ceiling) was USD 50,000, with one award expected. The opportunity was created on April 8, 2022, and originally closed on May 31, 2022.Apply for M NOFO 22 101
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the business and commerce, employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing Gender-Inclusive Workplace Policies for Indian Companies" 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 Apr 08, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2022. (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 $50,000.00 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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What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Developing Gender-Inclusive Workplace Policies for Indian Companies."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M NOFO 22 101.
Which U.S. government entity offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to India (PAS Mumbai).
What is the main purpose of the project funded by this grant?
The purpose is to promote womens economic empowerment in India by helping Indian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve how they attract, support, and retain female employees through more gender-inclusive workplace policies.
What specific workplace outcomes is the project trying to improve?
The project is aimed at practical, workplace-centered improvements, including better gender equity outcomes inside participating organizations. It is designed to help companies move beyond awareness and toward actually formulating, rolling out, and enforcing inclusive policies for women at work.
Who is the primary audience for the training activities?
The primary audience is company management and human resources leaders at Indian SMEs.
How is the project expected to be delivered?
The core approach is a structured program of training workshops delivered over an 18-month period.
What is the expected duration of the project?
The workshops and overall program are intended to take place over 18 months.
What role do U.S. and Indian experts play in the program?
The workshops are intended to bring together American and Indian experts to present global best practices in gender-inclusive workplace policy and share real-world experience on what works in different organizational settings.
Is there an exchange or networking component?
Yes. A major element is an exchange component where U.S. counterparts contribute lessons learned and examples of policies and practices that have been successfully adopted, while also creating opportunities for networking between Indian SMEs and U.S. SMEs.
What is the target number of SMEs to be reached?
The stated target is to train management and HR leaders from at least 100 SMEs within the 18-month project window.
What kinds of changes are participating companies expected to implement?
Training is intended to translate into concrete organizational changes such as improved internal practices, clearer policy frameworks, and stronger implementation and compliance mechanisms that support womens participation and advancement at work.
How is success expected to be measured according to the summary?
Based on the summary, success is tied to the breadth of SME participation (including reaching the target number trained) and the ability of trained leaders to apply what they learn to improve gender equity within their companies.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Were non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
The provided summary only lists U.S.-based eligible applicant types (including U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and institutions of higher education). No other applicant categories are described in the information provided.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number is 19.040.
What activity areas does this opportunity align with?
It is aligned with activity categories related to business and commerce and employment, labor, and training.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) was USD 50,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 8, 2022.
When did the opportunity close?
It originally closed on May 31, 2022.
Does the summary specify the exact workshop curriculum or policy templates?
No. The information provided describes the overall structure and goals (training workshops, best practices, exchange and networking), but it does not list a detailed curriculum, specific modules, or named templates.
Does the summary define what counts as an SME or which regions of India are targeted?
No. The provided information references Indian SMEs but does not define SME criteria or specify geographic targeting within India.
Does the summary mention cost-sharing or matching funds requirements?
No cost-sharing or match requirements are stated in the information provided.
Does the summary describe the application process or submission requirements?
No. The summary notes that readers were directed to the full notice for details, but the application steps and submission requirements are not included in the provided information.
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