Opportunity Information: Apply for M NOFO 19 106
The "Inspiring Social Good through Theatre" grant opportunity is a discretionary U.S. Department of State program (U.S. Mission to India, U.S. Consulate Mumbai) that funds a theatre-based public engagement project in Mumbai centered on social impact themes. The core idea is to use live performance as a vehicle for community dialogue and awareness, with potential subject matter spanning inclusion and tolerance, human rights, environmental issues, and gender equity and justice. The project is designed to be flexible in format: it may culminate in one longer play addressing one or several topics, or it may take the form of a collection of shorter skits or monologues that tackle multiple themes.
A key requirement is close coordination with the U.S. Consulate Mumbai to identify and work with a suitable local partner organization, such as a theatre troupe or acting school, that can supply and support a pool of writers and actors. The grantee is expected to play the organizing and implementation role: building the partnership, supporting the creative development process, and ensuring the production moves from concept to staged performance. The program also includes an exchange and mentorship component. In consultation with the Consulate, the grantee will identify a U.S. playwright or theatre professor who will travel to Mumbai to mentor the Indian partner group, helping develop the script(s) and staging approach while strengthening professional ties and skills-sharing between U.S. and Indian theatre practitioners.
On the public programming side, the grant requires the organization of one grand-opening live performance at a local theatre or comparable venue, followed by at least five additional performances at suitable venues within six months. This structure emphasizes not only a premiere event but also sustained outreach and audience access over time, ensuring the work is seen by multiple communities rather than being a one-off production.
Administratively, the opportunity is offered as a grant under Funding Opportunity Number "M NOFO 19 106" and CFDA 19.040, with activity areas aligned to community development, education, and the humanities/cultural affairs. Eligible applicants include 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 higher education institutions). The anticipated funding level is up to $30,000 (award ceiling), with one award expected. The notice was created on December 21, 2018, and originally closed on February 20, 2019.Apply for M NOFO 19 106
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the community development, education, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inspiring Social Good through Theatre" 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 Dec 21, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 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 $30,000.00 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): Inspiring Social Good through Theatre (Mumbai)
What is the "Inspiring Social Good through Theatre" grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to India, U.S. Consulate Mumbai. The grant funds a theatre-based public engagement project in Mumbai that uses live performance to spark community dialogue and raise awareness around social impact themes.
Where does the project take place?
The project is centered in Mumbai, India, and the public-facing performances are intended to be held at a local theatre or comparable venues in Mumbai.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to use live theatre as a vehicle for public engagement, community dialogue, and awareness-building on social impact topics.
What topics or themes can the theatre project address?
The opportunity describes potential subject matter including inclusion and tolerance, human rights, environmental issues, and gender equity and justice. The project may cover one theme or multiple themes.
What kinds of performance formats are allowed?
The format is flexible. The project may culminate in one longer play that addresses one or several topics, or it may be a collection of shorter pieces such as skits or monologues that tackle multiple themes.
Is coordination with the U.S. Consulate Mumbai required?
Yes. A key requirement is close coordination with the U.S. Consulate Mumbai, including coordination to identify and work with a suitable local partner organization in Mumbai.
What is meant by a "local partner organization"?
The notice indicates the project should work with a suitable local partner organization such as a theatre troupe or an acting school that can supply and support a pool of writers and actors.
What role is the grantee expected to play in the project?
The grantee is expected to serve as the organizer and implementer. This includes building the partnership with the local partner, supporting the creative development process, and ensuring the production progresses from concept to staged performance.
Does the project include a U.S. exchange or mentorship component?
Yes. The program includes an exchange and mentorship component intended to strengthen professional ties and support skills-sharing between U.S. and Indian theatre practitioners.
Who identifies the U.S. mentor for the project?
In consultation with the U.S. Consulate Mumbai, the grantee will identify a U.S. playwright or theatre professor to serve as a mentor.
What is the role of the U.S. playwright or theatre professor?
The U.S. mentor is expected to travel to Mumbai to mentor the Indian partner group and help develop the script(s) and the staging approach.
How many public performances are required under this grant?
The project requires one grand-opening live performance at a local theatre or comparable venue, followed by at least five additional performances.
Is there a timeline requirement for the follow-on performances?
Yes. The notice specifies that the at least five additional performances should take place within six months.
Why does the grant require multiple performances instead of a single event?
The structure emphasizes sustained outreach and audience access over time, aiming to ensure the work is seen by multiple communities rather than being a one-off production.
What is the funding opportunity number (NOFO) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is M NOFO 19 106.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
What activity areas does the opportunity align with?
The activity areas are aligned to community development, education, and the humanities/cultural affairs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include 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 higher education institutions).
Are non-U.S.-based organizations eligible to apply?
The eligibility information provided specifically lists U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and U.S. institutions of higher education. No additional applicant types are described in the information provided.
What is the maximum award amount?
The anticipated funding level is up to $30,000 (the award ceiling).
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on December 21, 2018.
What was the original closing date for the opportunity?
The opportunity originally closed on February 20, 2019.
Which U.S. government entity is offering this grant?
The opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program associated with the U.S. Mission to India, specifically the U.S. Consulate Mumbai.
What are the core required elements of the project described in the notice?
Based on the information provided, the core elements include: coordination with the U.S. Consulate Mumbai; partnering with a suitable Mumbai-based theatre organization (such as a troupe or acting school) that can support writers and actors; organizing and implementing the creative and production process; bringing a U.S. playwright or theatre professor to Mumbai to mentor the partner group; and delivering one grand-opening performance plus at least five additional performances within six months.
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