Maker Faire _ A Showcase for Innovation

Post Date

June 16th 2015

Application Due Date

July 31st 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

DOSRUS-15-GR-005

CFDA Number(s)

19.040

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Arts
Education
Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

U.S. and Russian non-commercial organizations and academic institutions (both Public and Private) are eligible to apply.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $50000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $50000

Grant Description

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) invites proposals for a grant to organize a Maker Faire (or series of Maker Faire events in various locations) in Russia to support a growing movement that promotes innovation and learning through Яdo-it-yourselfН hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies like 3D printers and Arduino robotics. Last year, President Obama hosted the first-ever White House Maker Faire and issued a call to action to expand economic growth by spurring manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education through events like the annual National Maker Faire. The grant recipient will be responsible for all program elements, including recruitment of event sponsors, partners, facilitators, logistical arrangements, organizing the event, and developing a sustainability plan to ensure the Maker Faire becomes an annual event. Please see full text of Notice of Funding Opportunity under "related documents" tab for more information and submission requirements.

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:

  Mission Russia Grants Email

• Agency Email Address:

  GrantsRussia@state.gov

• More Information:

  U.S. Embassy Moscow Website