The U.S. Embassy in Moscow offers the Professional Exchanges for Russia (PER) program for current and future Russian leaders to participate in professional exchanges in the U.S. The program aims to enhance mutual understanding between both countries and aligns with U.S. foreign policy goals. Participants from various sectors such as politics, media, education, and NGOs are selected by the U.S. Embassy Moscow to engage in non-partisan, thematic programs. Interested parties should review the Notice of Funding Opportunity for complete program details and submission guidelines. Deadline for proposals is on August 10, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277433
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOSRUS-15-GR-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Professional Exchanges for Russia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy Professional Exchanges |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Russia |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to conduct professional exchanges in the U.S. for current or future Russian leaders. The Professional Exchanges for Russia (PER) program builds on the foundation of the traditional International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) model and seeks to increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Russia through carefully designed professional programs. PER projects support U.S. foreign policy objectives and have a specific thematic focus related to those policy goals. Participants are current or potential Russian leaders in politics, media, education, science, non-government organizations (NGOs), the arts, and other key fields. They are selected by officers of the U.S. Embassy Moscow. All projects maintain a non-partisan character.
Please refer to the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity located under the “related documents” tab for full program details and submission requirements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Moscow Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jeni Washeleski
Grants Officer Phone +7 (495) 728-5058 Email:GrantsRussia@state.gov |
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Folder 277433 Full Announcement-1 -> fy2015 professional exchanges for russia (per) nofo – final.pdf
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