FY 2015 Russian Journalist Exchange

Post Date

June 2nd 2015

Application Due Date

July 6th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

DOSRUS-15-GR-004

CFDA Number(s)

19.040

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Public Diplomacy - Media Training

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC501(c)(3)

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $150000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $150000

Grant Description

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to design and implement a new program to provide up-and-coming Russian journalists with an intensive professional exchange experience in American newsrooms, combined with cultural experiences that allow them to learn more about the United States in general. The grant recipient will be responsible for all program elements, including recruitment and selection of participants in cooperation with the United States Embassy in Moscow, securing visas, arranging travel, conducting a pre-departure orientation, organizing placements for the journalists in American newsrooms, monitoring participant progress, and ensuring their return to Russia. Please see full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity under "related documents" tab for complete program and submission details. Submission deadline is Monday, July 6, 2016 at 6:00pm Moscow time. No exceptions will be made for late submissions.

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:

  U.S. Embassy Moscow Grants Email

• Agency Email Address:

  GrantsRussia@state.gov

• More Information:

  U.S. Embassy Moscow Website