Opportunity Information: Apply for CH NOFO 17 100
TechCamp Chennai for Emerging Entrepreneurs is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, in coordination with the Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs. The project is designed as a TechCamp style program that convenes young, emerging, first-generation entrepreneurs from underserved backgrounds and gives them practical support to strengthen their organizational capacity while also helping them create or refine technology-based solutions. The core idea is to equip participants with skills, tools, mentorship, and connections that can translate into stronger ventures, wider market access, and improved ability to scale both within South Asia and internationally.
The program is meant to be regional in composition, not just India-focused. Organizers are expected to bring together roughly 15 to 20 participants from India, plus about 5 to 8 participants each from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Nepal. That participant mix signals that the TechCamp is intended to build cross-border networks, encourage regional collaboration, and expose entrepreneurs to diverse market realities and shared challenges across neighboring countries, while still being anchored in Chennai.
This funding opportunity is classified as a discretionary award and will be issued as a cooperative agreement, which usually means the U.S. government expects to be actively involved in shaping and overseeing implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. The selected grantee would work closely with PAS Chennai and the Department of State team to plan and deliver the TechCamp, including designing the agenda, recruiting participants, coordinating trainers or mentors, and ensuring the event meets the program's goals around entrepreneurship capacity-building and technology-driven problem solving.
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and U.S.-based nonprofits that hold 501(c)(3) status (other than universities). The opportunity falls under activity categories tied to business and commerce as well as education, reflecting its dual focus on enterprise growth and skills development. The grant lists a maximum award amount of $100,000, with one award expected, indicating a single implementing partner would likely be selected to manage the full project. The opportunity was created March 1, 2017, with an original application deadline of March 31, 2017, under the Department of State, U.S. Mission to India, and is identified by the funding opportunity number CH NOFO 17 100 and CFDA 19.040.Apply for CH NOFO 17 100
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the business and commerce, education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Techcamp Chennai for Emerging Entrepreneurs" 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 01, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2017. (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 $100,000.00 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.
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