U.S. Department of State: Public Diplomacy Grants to Strengthen U.S.-Russia Ties

The U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section invites proposals for projects promoting bilateral cooperation between the United States and Russia. Grant proposals should emphasize American culture and aim to enhance mutual understanding. Priority program areas include educational and cultural exchanges, addressing security challenges, and strengthening economic ties. Target participants encompass community leaders, academic and cultural institutions, entrepreneurs, youth, and thought leaders from both countries. Not funding partisan politics, charity, construction, religious activities, or lobbying. Applicants must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Annual Program Statement. Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2018.

Opportunity ID: 299419

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	DOSRUS-18-GR-001
Funding Opportunity Title:	U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section FY 2018 Annual Program Statement (APS)
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Humanities
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	35
Assistance Listings:	19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Dec 13, 2017
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2018
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2018
Archive Date:	Jul 30, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$400,000
Award Ceiling:	$50,000
Award Floor:	$2,500

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	• Registered (U.S. and Russian) not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; • U.S. and Russian individuals; • U.S. And Russian non-profit or governmental educational institutions; or • U.S. and Russian governmental institutions.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	U.S. Mission to Russia
Description:	The U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedure for submitting requests for funding. Applications for programs are accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline (June 30, 2018). This deadline is necessary to provide sufficient time to process and award programs before the end of our fiscal year on September 30, 2018. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Moscow invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Russia by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. All grant proposals must convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area (see below) or include a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of the United States. Examples of PAS projects include, but are not limited to: • Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; • Youth-focused programs, especially those that highlight diversity; • Professional and academic exchanges and projects; • Media training (including digital media training) and press outreach; • Entrepreneurship and innovation in technological or other fields; and • Sports-related programming. Priority Program Areas: • Programs that support a long-term investment in U.S.-Russian ties through educational, cultural, professional, and other exchanges and interactions between our two countries. • Programs that demonstrate active engagement by the United States and Russia to address new and evolving security challenges; and • Programs that strengthen the economic ties between Russians and Americans. Participants and Audiences: • Community leaders; • Academic institutions; • Cultural institutions; • Business leaders and entrepreneurs; • Youth; • Women and youth from underserved communities; • U.S. and Russian thought leaders; and • Social and new media users. The following types of projects are not eligible for funding: • Projects relating to partisan political activity; • Charitable or development activities; • Construction projects; • Projects that support specific religious activities; • Fundraising campaigns; • Lobbying for specific legislation or projects; • Scientific research; or • Projects that duplicate existing projects. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: Funding authority rests primarily in Smith-Mundt. Please see full application and proposal requirements on the U.S. Embassy Moscow website: https://ru.usembassy.gov/education-culture/cooperation-programs/
Link to Additional Information:	U.S. Embassy Website Funding Opportunities Page
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

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