Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS 15 GR 003
Apply for DOSRUS 15 GR 003
- The U.S. Mission to Russia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students" 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 May 21, 2015 and posted on May 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students was a U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section (PAS Moscow) funding opportunity to create and run a new, full academic year "gap year" exchange program for newly graduated Russian high school students. The core idea was to give young Russians a structured year in the United States that combines English language development, academic study on an American community college campus, and an immersive cultural experience through living with an American host family. Participants were expected to spend an entire academic year in the U.S., with the first cohort slated to begin in fall 2016, and the overall project period running through September 30, 2017.
The award was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the implementing organization would carry out day-to-day program operations while coordinating closely with the U.S. government on key aspects of implementation and oversight. The total estimated funding was up to $1.8 million (also listed as the award ceiling), with funding noted as pending availability of funds. The opportunity fell under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and was categorized under an education-related funding activity. Only one award was expected.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, specifically excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this positioned experienced exchange and youth-program nonprofits as the intended applicants, particularly those capable of managing large, multi-component international exchange programs with substantial compliance and participant support requirements.
The selected grantee was expected to manage the program end to end. That included recruiting and selecting Russian participants, coordinating and securing visas, arranging international travel, conducting pre-departure orientations, placing students at U.S. community colleges and with host families, monitoring participant welfare and progress throughout the year, and supporting participants’ return to Russia at the end of the program. The announcement pointed applicants to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed requirements and submission instructions, indicating that the operational, reporting, and compliance expectations were laid out there.
Key administrative details included the funding opportunity number DOSRUS 15 GR 003, a posted date of May 21, 2015, and an application deadline of Friday, June 26, 2015. The anticipated award date was September 1, 2015. Questions or access issues were directed to the Embassy’s grants contacts, including the Grants Officer and the U.S. Embassy Moscow grants inbox.
FAQs: FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students (U.S. Embassy Moscow PAS)
What is the FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students?
It was a U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section (PAS Moscow) funding opportunity to create and run a new, full academic year "gap year" exchange program in the United States for newly graduated Russian high school students.
What was the main goal of the program?
The core goal was to provide young Russians with a structured year in the U.S. that combines English language development, academic study on an American community college campus, and immersive cultural experience through living with an American host family.
Who were the intended participants?
The intended participants were newly graduated Russian high school students.
How long would participants stay in the United States?
Participants were expected to spend an entire academic year in the United States.
What activities were expected to be included in the "gap year" experience?
The program concept included (1) English language development, (2) academic study on a U.S. community college campus, and (3) living with an American host family to support cultural immersion.
When was the first cohort expected to begin?
The first cohort was slated to begin in fall 2016.
What was the overall project period for the grant?
The overall project period was expected to run through September 30, 2017.
Which U.S. government entity offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered through the U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section (PAS Moscow).
What type of award was this?
The award was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement meant the implementing organization would handle day-to-day program operations while coordinating closely with the U.S. government on key aspects of implementation and oversight.
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding was up to $1.8 million, and this amount was also listed as the award ceiling.
Was funding guaranteed?
No. The announcement noted that funding was pending the availability of funds.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
How was the funding activity categorized?
It was categorized under an education-related funding activity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Were universities or colleges eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were specifically excluded from eligibility.
What types of organizations were likely the intended applicants?
Based on the eligibility and program requirements described, the opportunity was positioned for experienced U.S. exchange and youth-program nonprofits capable of managing large, multi-component international exchange programs and related compliance and participant support responsibilities.
What responsibilities would the selected grantee have?
The selected grantee was expected to manage the program end to end, including recruiting and selecting Russian participants; coordinating and securing visas; arranging international travel; conducting pre-departure orientations; placing students at U.S. community colleges and with host families; monitoring participant welfare and progress throughout the year; and supporting participants' return to Russia at the end of the program.
Did the opportunity mention participant support and monitoring expectations?
Yes. The grantee was expected to monitor participant welfare and progress throughout the academic year.
Did the opportunity specify that host family placements were required?
Yes. Living with an American host family was described as a core component of the immersive cultural experience.
Did the opportunity specify that community college study was required?
Yes. Academic study on an American community college campus was described as a core element of the program design.
Where were detailed requirements and submission instructions provided?
Applicants were directed to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed requirements and submission instructions.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was DOSRUS 15 GR 003.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was May 21, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was Friday, June 26, 2015.
When was the anticipated award date?
The anticipated award date was September 1, 2015.
Who could applicants contact with questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues were directed to the Embassy's grants contacts, including the Grants Officer and the U.S. Embassy Moscow grants inbox.
Did the announcement indicate that reporting and compliance expectations applied?
Yes. It indicated that operational, reporting, and compliance expectations were laid out in the NOFO.
Was this program described as a new program or an existing one?
It was described as a new, full academic year "gap year" exchange program.
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