Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS 15 GR 004
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- 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 2015 Russian Journalist Exchange" 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 Jun 2, 2015 and posted on Jun 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted by public and private non profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC501(c)(3)
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Russian Journalist Exchange (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS 15 GR 004) is a U.S. Mission to Russia public diplomacy grant competition run through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow). The program’s core purpose is to create and run a professional exchange that places emerging Russian journalists in American newsrooms for an intensive, hands-on experience, while also including cultural programming that helps participants better understand the United States beyond the workplace. The exchange is framed as both media training and a broader public diplomacy effort, aiming to strengthen professional skills, exposure to U.S. journalistic practices, and mutual understanding through direct, practical engagement.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the applicant organization would not simply receive funds and operate independently. Instead, the awardee would work in close coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, especially on key decisions and implementation steps. The embassy is specifically described as a partner in recruitment and selection, and the grantee is expected to coordinate closely throughout the project lifecycle to ensure the program meets U.S. public diplomacy objectives and is delivered as proposed.
The successful applicant would be responsible for the full end-to-end design and management of the exchange. That includes recruiting and selecting participants in cooperation with the embassy, handling the logistics needed to make participation possible (such as securing visas and arranging international and domestic travel), and conducting a pre-departure orientation so participants are prepared for both professional and cultural expectations. Once participants are in the United States, the grantee must organize and confirm placements in American newsrooms, oversee the exchange experience, monitor participant progress during their placements, and ensure participants complete the program and return to Russia. In other words, the implementing organization is expected to function as the program’s operator, placing participants, supporting them during the exchange, tracking outcomes, and managing compliance and duty-of-care responsibilities.
Funding is expected to support a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000 (the award floor is listed as $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive, though proposals can still describe leveraged resources if relevant. The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs, reinforcing that the exchange is positioned as an international engagement and mutual understanding initiative delivered through professional media training and U.S. cultural exposure.
Eligibility is limited to public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). The listing describes eligible applicants as “Others†and then clarifies the nonprofit status requirement, so the practical takeaway is that applicants should be U.S. nonprofit entities with recognized 501(c)(3) status (or otherwise able to document that they meet the stated IRS nonprofit criteria). The grant is posted by the U.S. Mission to Russia, and the implementing partner is expected to have the organizational capacity to manage international exchanges, including participant support, travel coordination, and structured professional placements.
Key dates in the notice indicate it was posted June 2, 2015, with a closing date of July 6 (the opportunity listing shows July 6, 2015 as the original and current closing date, and an archive date of August 5, 2015). The description text also states a submission deadline of Monday, July 6 at 6:00pm Moscow time and emphasizes that late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants are directed to consult the full Notice of Funding Opportunity under the related documents tab for complete program requirements and submission instructions, since those details typically cover required proposal components, selection criteria, reporting expectations, allowable costs, and mandatory federal forms.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow: Jeni Washeleski, Grants Officer, phone +7 (495) 728 5058, along with an embassy grants email reference. The opportunity also references the U.S. Embassy Moscow website as an additional information link.
FY 2015 Russian Journalist Exchange (DOSRUS 15 GR 004) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the FY 2015 Russian Journalist Exchange grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Mission to Russia public diplomacy grant competition administered through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow). It supports the creation and implementation of a professional exchange program that places emerging Russian journalists in American newsrooms for intensive, hands-on experience, paired with cultural programming that helps participants understand the United States beyond the workplace.
2) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen participants' professional journalism skills and increase exposure to U.S. journalistic practices, while also advancing public diplomacy goals by building mutual understanding through direct, practical engagement and cultural experiences.
3) Who runs this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Mission to Russia through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow).
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOSRUS 15 GR 004.
5) What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the awardee is expected to work in close coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, rather than operating fully independently.
6) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the program is implemented?
Under a cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow is involved as an active partner, particularly on key decisions and implementation steps. The embassy is specifically described as a partner in recruitment and selection, and the awardee is expected to coordinate closely throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure the exchange meets U.S. public diplomacy objectives and is delivered as proposed.
7) What activities is the awardee expected to manage?
The implementing organization is expected to design and manage the exchange end-to-end. Responsibilities described in the notice include: recruiting and selecting participants in cooperation with the embassy; arranging logistics to enable participation (including visas and international and domestic travel); conducting pre-departure orientation; organizing and confirming placements in American newsrooms; overseeing and monitoring participants during their placements; supporting completion of the program; and ensuring participants return to Russia.
8) What is meant by "hands-on" experience in American newsrooms?
The notice describes an "intensive, hands-on experience" in American newsrooms. Based on the description provided, the awardee is responsible for securing and confirming these newsroom placements and monitoring participant progress while participants are placed in the United States.
9) Is cultural programming required as part of the exchange?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes cultural programming intended to help participants better understand the United States beyond the workplace.
10) Is this program considered a public diplomacy program?
Yes. The opportunity is framed as a public diplomacy effort in addition to media training, and it is associated with CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
11) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs.
12) How many awards are expected?
Funding is expected to support a single award.
13) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000.
14) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
15) What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive, though proposals may still describe leveraged resources if relevant.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). The practical takeaway from the listing is that applicants should be U.S. nonprofit entities with recognized 501(c)(3) status (or otherwise able to document they meet the stated IRS nonprofit criteria).
18) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Not based on the information provided. The eligibility description limits applicants to nonprofit organizations meeting the 26 USC 501(c)(3) requirements.
19) Are individuals eligible to apply?
The information provided does not list individuals as eligible applicants. Eligibility is described in terms of nonprofit organizations that meet 501(c)(3) requirements.
20) What capacity is an applicant expected to have?
The implementing partner is expected to have organizational capacity to manage international exchanges, including participant support, travel coordination, and structured professional placements in U.S. newsrooms, along with ongoing coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
21) What role does the U.S. Embassy in Moscow play during recruitment and selection?
The embassy is specifically described as a partner in recruitment and selection, and the awardee is expected to cooperate with the embassy on these functions.
22) What logistical responsibilities are identified in the notice?
The notice highlights logistics such as securing visas, arranging international and domestic travel, and conducting a pre-departure orientation. The awardee is also expected to support participants during the exchange and manage duty-of-care and compliance responsibilities described generally in the program operator role.
23) Is a pre-departure orientation required?
Yes. The notice states the grantee must conduct a pre-departure orientation so participants are prepared for professional and cultural expectations.
24) What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The notice indicates the opportunity was posted on June 2, 2015. The closing date is July 6, 2015. The listing also shows an archive date of August 5, 2015.
25) What is the application submission deadline and time zone?
The description text states a submission deadline of Monday, July 6 at 6:00pm Moscow time, and it emphasizes that late submissions will not be accepted.
26) Are late submissions accepted?
No. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes that late submissions will not be accepted.
27) Where should applicants look for complete application instructions and full requirements?
Applicants are directed to consult the full Notice of Funding Opportunity under the "related documents" tab for complete program requirements and submission instructions. The notice indicates those documents typically include required proposal components, selection criteria, reporting expectations, allowable costs, and mandatory federal forms.
28) Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The notice provides a point of contact at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow: Jeni Washeleski, Grants Officer, phone +7 (495) 728 5058, along with an embassy grants email reference.
29) Is there an additional official information source mentioned?
Yes. The opportunity references the U.S. Embassy Moscow website as an additional information link.
30) What is the expected relationship between the awardee and the U.S. Embassy during the project?
The awardee is expected to coordinate closely with the U.S. Embassy in Moscow throughout the project lifecycle, particularly on key decisions and implementation steps, to ensure the program meets U.S. public diplomacy objectives and is delivered as proposed.
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