Opportunity Information: Apply for C NOFO 18 102
This grant opportunity, titled "This House Believes That: A U.S.-India Comparative Constitutional Law Debate Project," is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to India, specifically the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (PAS Chennai). The project is designed as an educational initiative that uses a structured debate format to help young people, particularly law students in South India, engage seriously with contemporary public issues by examining them through U.S. and Indian constitutional frameworks. The emphasis is on thoughtful, objective, and non-confrontational discussion, creating space for participants to analyze democratic principles without the program pushing a partisan or judgmental viewpoint.
The core concept is a multi-tiered program delivered in English, combining three main components: a workshop, mentorship, and a debate competition. Together, these stages are meant to build participants' skills and confidence over time rather than dropping them directly into a one-off contest. Through training and guided support, participants would learn how to construct arguments, evaluate constitutional reasoning, and compare how two major democratic systems approach rights, governance, and the role of institutions. The project is framed explicitly as comparative constitutional law, meaning the debates should not only address policy or current events, but also explore how constitutional texts, legal traditions, and democratic values shape the way each country thinks about those issues.
A central substantive focus of the project is examining foundational democratic tenets and their real-world effects, with specific mention of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. In practice, this means participants are expected to grapple with the rationale behind these freedoms, the tensions that arise when such freedoms meet concerns like public order or misinformation, and the constitutional logic used in each country to justify limits or protections. By comparing and contrasting the salient features of the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of India, the program aims to give participants clearer insight into how constitutional democracies handle similar challenges in different legal and historical contexts.
In terms of who can apply, eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category). The grant uses the "grant" funding instrument type and falls under the education activity category, with CFDA number 19.040. The opportunity anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $24,000, indicating a relatively focused project scale with a single implementing organization expected to manage program design, recruitment, training, mentorship coordination, and the final competitive component.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number "C NOFO 18 102," a creation date of April 10, 2018, and an original closing date of June 11, 2018. The announcement also notes that additional specifics were provided in the full notice under the "related documents" tab, suggesting that applicants were expected to consult the full posting for detailed requirements such as deliverables, selection criteria, reporting expectations, participant recruitment targets, evaluation methods, and compliance rules typical of U.S. government-funded public diplomacy and educational programs.Apply for C NOFO 18 102
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "This House Believes That: A U.S.-India Comparative Constitutional Law Debate Project" 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 10, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2018. (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 $24,000.00 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 title of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "This House Believes That: A U.S.-India Comparative Constitutional Law Debate Project."
Which U.S. government entity is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to India, specifically the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (PAS Chennai).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is designed as an educational initiative that uses a structured debate format to help young people engage seriously with contemporary public issues by examining them through U.S. and Indian constitutional frameworks.
Who is the primary target audience for the program?
The program is aimed particularly at young people, with a specific emphasis on law students in South India.
What approach to discussion does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes thoughtful, objective, and non-confrontational discussion. It is intended to create space for participants to analyze democratic principles without pushing a partisan or judgmental viewpoint.
What are the main components of the program model?
The project is described as a multi-tiered program delivered in English with three main components: a workshop, mentorship, and a debate competition.
Why does the program use a multi-tiered structure instead of a single event?
The program is designed to build participants' skills and confidence over time, rather than placing them directly into a one-off contest without training and guided support.
What skills are participants expected to develop?
Participants are expected to learn how to construct arguments, evaluate constitutional reasoning, and compare how two democratic systems approach rights, governance, and the role of institutions.
What does "comparative constitutional law" mean in the context of this project?
In this project, comparative constitutional law means the debates should address not only policy or current events, but also explore how constitutional texts, legal traditions, and democratic values shape how the United States and India analyze those issues.
What substantive topics does the project specifically highlight?
A central focus is examining foundational democratic tenets and their real-world effects, with specific mention of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
What kinds of tensions related to free speech and press are participants expected to discuss?
Participants are expected to examine the rationale behind these freedoms and the tensions that arise when they intersect with concerns such as public order or misinformation, including how each constitution justifies limits or protections.
Which constitutional frameworks are compared in this program?
The program compares and contrasts salient features of the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of India.
In what language is the program delivered?
The program is delivered in English.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity falls under the education activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.040.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category).
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $24,000.
What does the award ceiling suggest about the project scale?
The award ceiling indicates a relatively focused project scale, with a single implementing organization expected to manage program design, recruitment, training, mentorship coordination, and the final competitive component.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is "C NOFO 18 102."
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date listed is April 10, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 11, 2018.
Where were additional requirements and detailed instructions expected to be found?
The announcement notes that additional specifics were provided in the full notice under the "related documents" tab, indicating applicants were expected to consult the full posting for detailed requirements.
What kinds of details might be included in the full notice that are not summarized here?
The summary indicates the full notice likely contained details such as deliverables, selection criteria, reporting expectations, participant recruitment targets, evaluation methods, and compliance rules typical of U.S. government-funded public diplomacy and educational programs.
Is this program intended to promote a partisan viewpoint?
No. The project is framed to support objective analysis and non-confrontational discussion, without the program pushing a partisan or judgmental viewpoint.
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