U.S. Mission to India

Description

The 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, 2015 earthquake in Nepal, and 2015 floods in Chennai are just three examples where online tools and mobile technology played a significant role in disaster response. During the Chennai floods, individuals and organizations turned to Twitter, Facebook and other online platforms to request emergency assistance or crowd-source aid solutions. By exploring examples of what worked well and what didn’t, these disasters will give us a jumping off point to create dialogue among Indian and regional actors about overcoming challenges and identifying best practices in using online media during a natural disaster. (Please refer to the full announcement for details)

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Grant Applications Manager, <br/>U.S. Consulate, Mumbai <br/>
MumbaiPublicAffairs@state.gov