The U.S. Department of State through its Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) is seeking proposals to support the American Center program. This grant aims to offer administrative, technical, and programmatic assistance to create a technology-driven space fostering connections between Embassy personnel, U.S. visitors, and young Russian leaders. By facilitating dialogues on crucial U.S.-Russia relations, the program aims to promote understanding and collaboration. Applications are due by January 29, 2016, 6 p.m. Moscow Time, with late submissions being disqualified. This grant opportunity provides a platform to engage and inspire young professionals on important bilateral issues.
Opportunity ID: 280621
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOSRUS-16-GR-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2016 Moscow American Center Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 proposal submissions for a cooperative agreement to assist in providing administrative, technical and programmatic support for the American Center program. The American Center at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, is one of approximately 700 American Spaces supported by the Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) of the U.S. Department of State. The American Center is a technology-forward, welcoming, and engaging environment where Embassy personnel, U.S. visitors, and implementing partners connect with Russians, especially young leaders and young professionals, to inspire dialogue on issues that matter most to U.S.-Russia relations. All applications must be submitted on or before Friday, January 29, 2016, 6 p.m. Moscow Time. Emails that show a time stamp produced by the Department of State system as having been received after 6 p.m. will be ineligible for consideration. |
| 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) 728-5242 Email:GrantsRussia@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 280621 Full Announcement-1 -> NOFO Russia AmCenter Final.pdf
Folder 280621 Other Supporting Documents-NOFO Clarifications 1 -> FY2016 Moscow American Center Program NOFO – Clarifications Jan 20 2016.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jeni Washeleski Grants Officer Phone +7 (495) 728-5242 Email: GrantsRussia@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PKG00220199 | Dec 18, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280621 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
280621 Budget-1.1.pdf
280621 Project-1.1.pdf
280621 SF424A-1.0.pdf
280621 SF424B-1.1.pdf