FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students

Post Date

May 21st 2015

Application Due Date

June 26th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

DOSRUS-15-GR-003

CFDA Number(s)

19.040

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Education

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $1800000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $1800000

Grant Description

U.S. Embassy, Moscow Public Affairs Section Request for Grant Proposals: FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement Application Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2015 Total Funding: $1.8 million, pending the availability of funds. Funding Opportunity Number: DOSRUS-15-GR-003 Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.040 Anticipated Award Date: September 1, 2015. Anticipated Project Completion Date: September 30, 2017 Funding Opportunity Title: FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students Eligible Applicants: Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) invites proposal submissions for a cooperative agreement to design and implement a new program designed for newly-graduated Russian high school students. The program will provide a Яgap yearН experience for young Russians and offer an opportunity to improve their English skills, study on an American community college campus and experience life with an American family. Each participant will go to the United States for a full academic year, starting in the fall of 2016. The grant recipient will be responsible for all program elements, including recruitment and selection, securing visas, arranging travel, pre-departure orientation, placement, monitoring, and return to Russia. Please see full description and submission requirements in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) uploaded under the "related documents" tab under this announcement, or on the U.S. Embassy Moscow website linked below.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to Russia

• Agency Contact:

  Jeni Washeleski
  Grants Officer
  Phone +7 (495) 728-5058

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grants Inbox for U.S. Embassy Moscow

• Agency Email Address:

  GrantsRussia@state.gov

• More Information:

  U.S. Embassy Moscow Website