Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS 14 GR 001
Apply for DOSRUS 14 GR 001
- The U.S. Mission to Russia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 US Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 11, 2014 and posted on Feb 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2014. (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 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 U.S.-Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS 14 GR 001) was a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant competition administered by the U.S. Mission to Russia to encourage more direct, practical connections between Americans and Russians. The core purpose of the program was public diplomacy through person-to-person engagement: supporting projects that bring together Russian and American peers to collaborate in meaningful, mutually beneficial ways. Rather than focusing on one narrow policy theme, the program was intentionally broad and designed to fund “unique projects†that create real cooperation, dialogue, and tangible exchange of knowledge, with a strong emphasis on sharing best practices on topics that matter to both sides.
Funding was provided in the form of grants, with awards ranging from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $100,000. The program anticipated making about 30 awards, which signals an intent to support a relatively wide set of projects rather than concentrating resources in only a handful of large initiatives. Importantly, there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to bring additional non-federal funds to be eligible, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that have strong program ideas but limited fundraising capacity.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and to institutions of higher education, including both private colleges and universities and public/state-controlled institutions. In practice, this meant the opportunity was aimed at established, mission-driven organizations and universities capable of designing and managing cross-border programs, partnerships, and exchanges. The activity category was listed as “Other,†with an explicit explanation that the program supported a wide range of activities not confined to a single thematic area, giving applicants flexibility to propose peer-to-peer collaborations in many fields, so long as the central feature was Russian-American engagement and the exchange of best practices.
The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2014, with the application deadline set for March 12, 2014, and it was later archived on April 11, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program was 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), reinforcing that the overall goal was to build understanding and sustained connections through direct interaction between citizens and professional peers. The announcement referenced the U.S. Embassy in Moscow website for additional details, and provided a point of contact at the embassy (Steve Mackey, ACAO) for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
FY 2014 U.S.-Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program (DOSRUS 14 GR 001) - FAQs
What is the FY 2014 U.S.-Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program?
It was a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant competition administered by the U.S. Mission to Russia to encourage more direct, practical connections between Americans and Russians through peer-to-peer engagement.
What was the main purpose of this program?
The core purpose was public diplomacy through person-to-person engagement. The program aimed to support projects that bring Russian and American peers together to collaborate in meaningful, mutually beneficial ways and to share best practices on topics important to both sides.
What does "peer to peer" mean in this program context?
Based on the description provided, it refers to projects centered on direct interaction between Russian and American counterparts (peers) collaborating, exchanging knowledge, and building tangible connections rather than purely one-way outreach.
What kinds of projects were the program looking to fund?
The program was intentionally broad and designed to fund "unique projects" that create real cooperation, dialogue, and tangible exchange of knowledge, with a strong emphasis on sharing best practices. It was not confined to a single narrow theme.
Was the program limited to a specific policy or thematic area?
No. The opportunity emphasized flexibility and a wide range of possible activities, as long as the central feature was Russian-American engagement and the exchange of best practices.
What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding was provided in the form of grants.
How much funding could an award provide?
Awards ranged from $50,000 (minimum) to $100,000 (maximum).
About how many awards did the program expect to make?
The program anticipated making about 30 awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be eligible.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to:
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and
- Institutions of higher education, including private colleges and universities and public/state-controlled institutions.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education were explicitly eligible, including private colleges/universities and public/state-controlled institutions.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status were eligible (with the note that this category excluded institutions of higher education).
Which federal agency ran this opportunity?
It was a U.S. Department of State grant competition administered by the U.S. Mission to Russia.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DOSRUS 14 GR 001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What was the activity category for this grant?
The activity category was listed as "Other," with the explanation that the program supported a wide range of activities not confined to a single thematic area.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 12, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on April 11, 2014.
Where were applicants directed for additional details?
The announcement referenced the U.S. Embassy in Moscow website for additional details.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
A point of contact at the embassy was provided: Steve Mackey, ACAO, for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
What was the program trying to achieve in practical terms?
It aimed to foster sustained connections and understanding by supporting direct cooperation, dialogue, and practical exchange between Russian and American citizens and professional peers, including the sharing of best practices.
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