Opportunity Information: Apply for K NOFO 20 100
Apply for K NOFO 20 100
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hackathon for Applicable Solutions to mitigate Air Pollution" 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 Mar 16, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2020. (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 $120,000.00 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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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Hackathon for Applicable Solutions to mitigate Air Pollution" (Funding Opportunity Number: K NOFO 20 100) is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to India discretionary grant focused on environmental problem-solving through an applied, community-connected hackathon model. It is designed to move beyond idea generation by pairing a short, intensive innovation event with a structured real-world testing phase and a final evidence-based review of what worked. The project is associated with PAS Kolkata, which has run similar hackathons in the past on wildlife trafficking and womens safety; while those earlier events generated promising concepts, this funding opportunity specifically emphasizes implementation and validation outside the hackathon setting.
At the core of the project is a two-day Air Quality Hackathon that will convene 20 teams, with three participants per team, to develop practical solutions aimed at improving air quality. The emphasis is on applicable interventions rather than purely theoretical proposals, meaning teams are expected to produce ideas that can realistically be piloted in the community. After the hackathon, the selected or developed solutions will not simply be presented and archived; instead, they will be shared and implemented to the extent possible through a follow-on campaign conducted in partnership with school communities and NGO partners. This follow-on phase is meant to test solutions in real-world conditions, generate lessons learned, and identify approaches that could be scaled or replicated.
A key feature of the opportunity is its focus on measurement, documentation, and accountability. The program includes an impact survey to be conducted after the project concludes, intended to measure the effects of the intervention program and compare results before and after implementation. The strongest outcomes, particularly those showing meaningful pre- and post-intervention improvement, will be documented and formally recognized at a culminating final event. The results from the implementation phase are also intended to be shared with government and civil society partners, positioning the project not just as a local activity but as a potential input into broader policy, community practice, or future programming.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant (not a contract) with an award ceiling of $120,000 and the expectation of making one award. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The funding activity category is Environment, with CFDA number 19.040. The opportunity was created on March 16, 2020, with an original closing date of May 15, 2020. Overall, the program is structured to produce actionable air quality interventions, test them with community partners, evaluate impacts, and communicate results to stakeholders who can support wider adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Hackathon for Applicable Solutions to mitigate Air Pollution."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is K NOFO 20 100.
Which agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant offered through the U.S. Mission to India.
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This funding is a discretionary grant, not a contract.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The program is designed to generate practical, community-connected solutions to improve air quality using an applied hackathon model followed by real-world testing and an evidence-based review of results.
How is this hackathon different from a typical idea-only event?
The opportunity specifically emphasizes implementation and validation outside the hackathon setting. Rather than stopping at presentations, the program includes a structured follow-on campaign to test solutions in real-world conditions and document what worked.
What is the core activity funded under this program?
The core activity is a two-day Air Quality Hackathon that convenes teams to develop applicable interventions aimed at improving air quality.
How many teams will participate, and what is the team size?
The hackathon will convene 20 teams, with three participants per team.
What kind of solutions is the program looking for?
The focus is on applicable, practical solutions that can realistically be piloted in the community, rather than purely theoretical proposals.
What happens after the two-day hackathon ends?
Solutions are expected to move into a follow-on phase where they are shared and implemented to the extent possible through a campaign conducted in partnership with school communities and NGO partners.
Who are the expected partners during the implementation phase?
The follow-on campaign is intended to be conducted with school communities and NGO partners.
What is the goal of the follow-on campaign?
The goal is to test the hackathon-generated solutions in real-world conditions, generate lessons learned, and identify approaches that could be scaled or replicated.
How will the program measure impact?
The program includes an impact survey conducted after the project concludes to measure effects of the intervention program and compare results before and after implementation.
What does "accountability" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Accountability is reflected in the program's emphasis on measurement, documentation, and comparing pre- and post-intervention results to identify meaningful improvement.
What is the final event mentioned in the opportunity?
A culminating final event is planned to formally recognize the strongest outcomes, especially those demonstrating meaningful improvement based on pre- and post-intervention comparisons.
How will results be used beyond the local project activities?
Results from the implementation phase are intended to be shared with government and civil society partners, positioning the project as a potential input into broader policy, community practice, or future programming.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $120,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of making one award.
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 (other than higher education institutions).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 16, 2020.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was May 15, 2020.
What organization is this project associated with?
The project is associated with PAS Kolkata.
Has PAS Kolkata run similar hackathons before?
Yes. PAS Kolkata has run similar hackathons on wildlife trafficking and women's safety. This opportunity builds on that experience while placing added emphasis on implementation and validation outside the hackathon setting.
What is the overall structure of the program?
The program is structured to (1) develop actionable air quality interventions during a short, intensive hackathon, (2) test solutions through a community-linked implementation campaign, (3) evaluate impacts through measurement and an impact survey, and (4) communicate and recognize results through a final event and sharing with stakeholders.
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