Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS 15 GR 001
Apply for DOSRUS 15 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 "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): 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 5, 2015 and posted on Feb 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 2015 The deadline to submit Statements of Interest is Monday, March 9, 2015, 1800 Moscow time (1100 EDT).. (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.
- 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 2015 U.S. Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS 15 GR 001) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Russia. Its core purpose is to increase direct, practical contact between Americans and Russians by funding projects that bring peers together to share ideas and exchange best practices on topics both societies care about. The program supports “people to people†engagement rather than government level or political work, and it is designed to produce tangible results that strengthen mutual understanding and ongoing interaction.
Awards are available up to 100,000 per project, and while cost sharing is encouraged, it is not required. The program is intentionally broad in the types of themes it will consider, as long as the activities are clearly tied to peer to peer collaboration and are non political in nature. Suggested (but not limiting) topic areas include higher education, cultural exchange, journalism, environmental issues, community development, social services, public health, and civil society. The announcement emphasizes originality and creativity, encouraging applicants to use innovative methods that make collaboration real and sustained rather than symbolic. Examples of eligible activity formats include short term exchanges, web based chats or virtual engagement, seminars, interactive trainings, development of online resources, and classroom based collaborations. Projects are expected to be results driven and ideally to have a multiplier effect, meaning the benefits extend beyond the immediate participants through reusable resources, replicable models, broader dissemination, or continued networks.
Eligibility is limited to non commercial organizations and academic institutions in the United States and Russia, including public and private institutions of higher education and U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. A defining requirement is that every application must be a partnership: proposals must include one Russian organization and one American organization, and the Stage One submission must include a letter of intent from the proposed partner as an attachment. Commercial firms are not eligible. In addition, organizations that have previously received a Peer to Peer grant under this program are not eligible to apply again, reflecting the program’s interest in expanding participation to new partners and new collaborations.
The program also draws clear boundaries around what it will not support. Projects that include political activity are excluded, and proposals focused primarily on academic or scientific research are not supported, even if they involve cross border cooperation. The funding is not intended to cover core administrative or general operating costs of applicant organizations, and it is not meant to serve as continued funding for existing, ongoing activities between two partners that already have an established relationship. Instead, it aims to catalyze unique, time bounded initiatives that create a concrete product or outcome, such as a toolkit, curriculum, online platform, training model, joint public resource, or other deliverable that demonstrably improves interaction and understanding between Americans and Russians.
The application process is structured as a two stage competition. Stage One requires submission of a Statement of Interest (SOI) by the posted deadline (March 9, 2015, 1800 Moscow time / 1100 EDT). Only applicants selected from Stage One are invited to proceed to Stage Two, where they submit a full detailed proposal using guidelines provided by email. This approach allows the program to screen for strong concepts and compliant partnerships early, then request full proposals from the most promising applicants.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically or who need assistance, the listed point of contact is Jeni Washeleski, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program email). The program is associated with CFDA number 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs) and was posted on February 5, 2015, with an archive date of April 8, 2015.
FY 2015 U.S.-Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program (DOSRUS 15 GR 001) - FAQs
What is the FY 2015 U.S.-Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Russia to increase direct, practical contact between Americans and Russians. It funds projects that bring peers together to share ideas and exchange best practices on issues both societies care about, with the goal of producing tangible results that strengthen mutual understanding and ongoing interaction.
What is the primary goal of this grant program?
The core goal is "people to people" engagement that is practical and results-driven. The program prioritizes sustained collaboration between American and Russian peers, with outcomes that go beyond symbolic exchanges.
How much funding is available per award?
Awards are available up to 100,000 per project.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is encouraged, but it is not required.
What kinds of projects does the program support?
The program supports projects that are clearly tied to peer-to-peer collaboration and are non-political in nature. It is intentionally broad and welcomes original, creative approaches that make collaboration real and sustained rather than symbolic.
What topic areas are suggested?
Suggested (but not limiting) topic areas include higher education, cultural exchange, journalism, environmental issues, community development, social services, public health, and civil society.
Are applicants limited to only the suggested topic areas?
No. The suggested topics are not limiting, as long as the proposed activities are tied to peer-to-peer collaboration and remain non-political.
What activity formats are considered eligible?
Examples of eligible formats include short-term exchanges, web-based chats or other virtual engagement, seminars, interactive trainings, development of online resources, and classroom-based collaborations.
What does the program mean by "tangible results"?
Projects are expected to produce concrete outcomes or deliverables that strengthen interaction and understanding. Examples mentioned include a toolkit, curriculum, online platform, training model, joint public resource, or other demonstrable product.
What is meant by a "multiplier effect"?
The program prefers projects whose benefits extend beyond the immediate participants, such as through reusable resources, replicable models, broader dissemination, or continued networks that keep engagement going after the project ends.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-commercial organizations and academic institutions in the United States and Russia. This includes public and private institutions of higher education and U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Are commercial firms eligible?
No. Commercial firms are not eligible.
Is a partnership required to apply?
Yes. Every application must be a partnership that includes one Russian organization and one American organization.
What partnership documentation is required at Stage One?
The Stage One submission must include a letter of intent from the proposed partner as an attachment.
Can an organization apply if it has previously received a Peer to Peer grant under this program?
No. Organizations that have previously received a Peer to Peer grant under this program are not eligible to apply again.
Does the program support political activities?
No. Projects that include political activity are excluded.
Does the program fund academic or scientific research?
No. Proposals focused primarily on academic or scientific research are not supported, even if they involve cross-border cooperation.
Can the grant be used for general operating or core administrative costs?
No. The funding is not intended to cover core administrative or general operating costs of applicant organizations.
Can the grant be used as continued funding for an existing partnership or ongoing activity?
No. The program is not meant to serve as continued funding for existing, ongoing activities between two partners that already have an established relationship. It aims to catalyze unique, time-bounded initiatives.
What is the application process?
The competition uses a two-stage process. Stage One requires submission of a Statement of Interest (SOI) by the deadline. Only applicants selected from Stage One are invited to proceed to Stage Two to submit a full detailed proposal using guidelines provided by email.
What is the Stage One deadline?
The Stage One Statement of Interest (SOI) deadline is March 9, 2015 at 1800 Moscow time / 1100 EDT.
How are applicants invited to Stage Two?
Only applicants selected from Stage One are invited to Stage Two, and they receive the full proposal guidelines by email.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOSRUS 15 GR 001.
Which government entity is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Russia.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs).
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on February 5, 2015 and has an archive date of April 8, 2015.
Who can applicants contact for help or if they cannot access the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Jeni Washeleski, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State (U.S.-Russia Peer to Peer Dialogue Program email).
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