Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS 15 GR 005
Apply for DOSRUS 15 GR 005
- The U.S. Mission to Russia in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) education science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maker Faire A Showcase for Innovation" 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 16, 2015 and posted on Jun 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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).
- U.S. and Russian non commercial organizations and academic institutions (both Public and Private) are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Maker Faire - A Showcase for Innovation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: DOSRUS 15 GR 005) was offered by the U.S. Mission to Russia through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) to support the creation of a Maker Faire in Russia, either as one flagship event or as a series of events in multiple locations. The central idea is to strengthen and expand the "maker" movement, which focuses on innovation and learning through hands-on, do-it-yourself experimentation and public demonstrations of emerging technologies. The program is framed around practical engagement with tools and platforms commonly associated with maker culture, including technologies such as 3D printing and Arduino-based robotics, with an emphasis on building skills and interest in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math), entrepreneurship, and modern manufacturing.
The opportunity is positioned as part of a broader public diplomacy and innovation agenda tied to the maker movement in the United States. The announcement specifically references the first White House Maker Faire hosted by President Obama and the related call to action encouraging events that can help drive economic growth by promoting manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and STEM education. In that context, the proposed Russian Maker Faire is meant to function not just as a one-time exhibition, but as a catalyst for community-building among innovators, educators, students, hobbyists, startups, and technology partners, while also creating visible public programming that showcases creative problem-solving and technical experimentation.
A single award was expected under this discretionary grant competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000. The award ceiling was $50,000, and the award floor was listed as $0, meaning proposals could request up to the maximum depending on scope and design. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The funding activity categories listed for the program include Arts (via cultural affairs), Education, and Science and Technology/Research and Development, and it falls under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), which signals that the activity is intended to advance engagement and exchange-oriented objectives rather than strictly commercial or purely academic research aims.
The grantee would have been responsible for end-to-end design and execution of the Maker Faire program. That responsibility includes recruiting event sponsors and partners, identifying and coordinating facilitators and participants, handling all logistical arrangements, organizing the event itself, and producing a sustainability plan designed to ensure the Maker Faire becomes an annual event. In practice, that implies a heavy emphasis on partnership development and long-term viability, such as securing ongoing support from local institutions, universities, maker spaces, technology communities, and potential private-sector backers, as well as building a repeatable event model that can be continued beyond the initial grant period.
Eligibility was open to U.S. and Russian non-commercial organizations and academic institutions, whether public or private. The posting date and creation date were June 16, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2015, and an archive date of August 30, 2015, indicating the competition is historical and no longer open. Applicants were directed to consult the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (available via the related documents tab and the U.S. Embassy Moscow website) for detailed requirements and submission instructions. A point of contact was provided for access issues: Grants Officer Jeni Washeleski at +7 (495) 728-5058, with an email contact listed for Mission Russia Grants.
Maker Faire - A Showcase for Innovation (DOSRUS 15 GR 005) FAQs
What is the Maker Faire - A Showcase for Innovation grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Russia through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) to support the creation of a Maker Faire in Russia, either as one flagship event or as a series of events in multiple locations.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to strengthen and expand the maker movement in Russia by promoting innovation and learning through hands-on, do-it-yourself experimentation and public demonstrations of emerging technologies.
What kinds of activities does a Maker Faire supported by this grant focus on?
The program is framed around practical engagement with tools and platforms associated with maker culture, including technologies such as 3D printing and Arduino-based robotics, with public demonstrations and interactive experimentation.
What outcomes is the program trying to encourage?
The opportunity emphasizes building skills and interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), entrepreneurship, and modern manufacturing, while showcasing creative problem-solving and technical experimentation.
How is this opportunity connected to the U.S. maker movement?
The announcement positions the program within a broader public diplomacy and innovation agenda linked to the maker movement in the United States, referencing the first White House Maker Faire hosted by President Obama and the related call to action encouraging events that promote manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and STEM education as drivers of economic growth.
Is the Russian Maker Faire intended to be a one-time event?
No. The proposed Maker Faire is described as more than a single exhibition. It is intended to act as a catalyst for community-building and to create visible public programming, supported by a sustainability plan aimed at making the Maker Faire an annual event.
Who is the intended audience or community for the Maker Faire?
The Maker Faire is meant to bring together innovators, educators, students, hobbyists, startups, and technology partners, building connections among these groups through public demonstrations and hands-on engagement.
How many awards were expected under this competition?
A single award was expected under this discretionary grant competition.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $50,000. The award ceiling was $50,000.
What does the award floor of $0 mean?
The opportunity listed an award floor of $0, indicating proposals could request funding up to the $50,000 maximum depending on the project scope and design.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the provided information.
What funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity categories listed include Arts (via cultural affairs), Education, and Science and Technology/Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity and what does it indicate?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), indicating the activity is intended to advance engagement and exchange-oriented public diplomacy objectives rather than strictly commercial efforts or purely academic research aims.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to U.S. and Russian non-commercial organizations and academic institutions, whether public or private.
What responsibilities would the grantee have under this program?
The grantee would be responsible for end-to-end design and execution of the Maker Faire program. This includes recruiting event sponsors and partners, identifying and coordinating facilitators and participants, handling logistical arrangements, organizing the event, and producing a sustainability plan to support the Maker Faire becoming an annual event.
Does the program emphasize partnerships?
Yes. The program implies a strong emphasis on partnership development and long-term viability, such as securing ongoing support from local institutions, universities, maker spaces, technology communities, and potential private-sector backers.
What is meant by a sustainability plan in this grant?
Based on the information provided, a sustainability plan refers to a plan designed to ensure the Maker Faire continues as an annual event beyond the initial grant period, supported by an approach to ongoing partnerships and a repeatable event model.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date were June 16, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was July 31, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was August 30, 2015, which indicates the competition is historical and no longer open.
Where were applicants directed to find detailed requirements and submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, available via the related documents tab and the U.S. Embassy Moscow website, for detailed requirements and submission instructions.
Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the opportunity?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Grants Officer Jeni Washeleski, with phone +7 (495) 728-5058, and an email contact listed for Mission Russia Grants.
Which office offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Mission to Russia through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOSRUS 15 GR 005.
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