Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS 15 GR 007
Apply for DOSRUS 15 GR 007
- 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 "Professional Exchanges for Russia" 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 25, 2015 and posted on Jun 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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 U.S. public and private non profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Professional Exchanges for Russia (PER) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS 15 GR 007) was a U.S. Mission to Russia public diplomacy funding competition run through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow). Its purpose was to fund a single cooperative agreement to design and carry out professional exchange programs in the United States for Russian participants who are already leaders or who show strong potential to become leaders in their fields. The program is explicitly modeled on the long-standing International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) approach, meaning it emphasizes short-term, carefully structured professional visits that connect foreign participants with U.S. counterparts and institutions to build practical understanding and lasting professional relationships.
The core goal of PER was to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Russia through targeted, thematic professional programs. Projects were expected to align with U.S. foreign policy objectives and to be organized around specific themes that support those objectives, rather than being general cultural exchanges. Participants could come from a wide range of sectors that shape public life and policy, including politics and government, media, education, science and research, non-governmental organizations, the arts, and other key professional areas. Importantly, participants were not chosen by the applicant organization; they were selected by U.S. Embassy Moscow officers, reinforcing the program’s diplomatic focus and ensuring that the exchange cohort matched embassy priorities. The opportunity also stressed that all projects must remain non-partisan, meaning programming should avoid political favoritism and be framed around professional development, institutions, best practices, and open exchange of ideas rather than party politics.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this was a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal sponsor during implementation (for example, coordination on program design, participant handling, or approvals). The opportunity anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of up to $200,000, which was also the stated award ceiling; there was no award floor listed. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The program was categorized under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and described as a public diplomacy professional exchanges activity.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). In practical terms, that means only properly recognized U.S. nonprofit entities could apply, and proposals needed to follow the submission requirements laid out in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity referenced in the announcement. The notice was posted June 25, 2015, with an application deadline of August 10, 2015, and the opportunity was archived September 9, 2015. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact was the Embassy Moscow Grants Officer, Jeni Washeleski, with a Moscow phone number provided, and the opportunity also referenced the U.S. Embassy Moscow website for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Professional Exchanges for Russia (PER) (DOSRUS 15 GR 007)
What is the Professional Exchanges for Russia (PER) grant opportunity?
The Professional Exchanges for Russia (PER) was a U.S. Mission to Russia public diplomacy funding competition (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS 15 GR 007) run through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow). It was designed to fund one cooperative agreement to create and implement professional exchange programs in the United States for Russian participants.
What was the purpose of the PER program?
The purpose was to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Russia through targeted, thematic professional exchange programs. The exchanges were expected to be practical and professionally focused, building understanding and long-term professional relationships between Russian participants and U.S. counterparts and institutions.
How was PER modeled or structured?
PER was explicitly modeled on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) approach. This means the emphasis was on short-term, carefully structured professional visits in the United States that connect participants with relevant U.S. professionals and organizations.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (one cooperative agreement) to one recipient organization.
What type of federal funding mechanism was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal sponsor during program implementation, such as coordination on program design, participant handling, and/or approvals.
What was the estimated total funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was up to $200,000, which was also the stated award ceiling.
Was there an award floor (minimum award amount) stated?
No award floor was listed in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated for this opportunity.
What kinds of activities or program content were expected?
Projects were expected to be organized around specific themes that support U.S. foreign policy objectives. The opportunity emphasized thematic professional programs rather than general cultural exchanges, and focused on professional development, exposure to institutions, best practices, and open exchange of ideas.
Which participant sectors were eligible to be included in the exchange programs?
Participants could come from a wide range of sectors that shape public life and policy, including politics and government, media, education, science and research, non-governmental organizations, the arts, and other key professional areas.
Who selected the Russian participants for the exchanges?
Participants were selected by U.S. Embassy Moscow officers. The applicant organization did not choose participants, which reinforced the program's diplomatic focus and ensured the cohort aligned with embassy priorities.
Were participants required to be established leaders?
The program was intended for Russian participants who are already leaders or who show strong potential to become leaders in their fields.
Did the opportunity require the program to be non-partisan?
Yes. The opportunity stressed that all projects must remain non-partisan. Programming was expected to avoid political favoritism and to be framed around professional engagement rather than party politics.
What was the program's overarching goal?
The core goal was to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Russia through targeted professional programs that foster practical understanding and lasting professional relationships.
What CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
The opportunity was categorized under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). In practical terms, only properly recognized U.S. nonprofit entities could apply.
Could for-profit entities apply?
No. Based on the eligibility restriction provided, the applicant had to be a U.S. nonprofit organization meeting 26 USC 501(c)(3) requirements.
What were the key dates for the opportunity?
The notice was posted June 25, 2015. The application deadline was August 10, 2015. The opportunity was archived September 9, 2015.
Where were proposals required to follow submission requirements from?
Proposals needed to follow the submission requirements laid out in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity referenced in the announcement.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was the Embassy Moscow Grants Officer, Jeni Washeleski. The opportunity also referenced the U.S. Embassy Moscow website for additional information.
Which U.S. government office ran the competition?
The competition was run through the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, specifically PAS Moscow (Public Affairs Section, Moscow).
Was this opportunity still active at the time it was archived?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 9, 2015, indicating it was no longer active after that point.
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