OpportunityTitle: 2017 U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program
CategoryExplanation: Proposed projects may be from any field as long as they are non-political in nature.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Proposals may be accepted from U.S. or Russian organizations that meet the following criteria:  1) U.S. public and private non-profit organizations and academic institutions (both public and private) meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3).; or 2) Russian non-commercial or commercial organizations and academic institutions that are not owned or controlled by the Government of the Russian Federation.
Description: To help foster greater contacts between Americans and Russians, the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Moscow, announces the 2017 U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program, which will provide multiple awards, up to $100,000 each, to support unique projects centered on Russian-American, peer-to-peer collaboration, including, but not limited to, an exchange of best practices between Russians and Americans on a topic of mutual interest.Projects must be non-political in nature and focus on Russian-American peer-to-peer dialogue or people-to-people engagement on themes of mutual interest that support greater understanding of shared values, including but not limited to the merits of inclusive societies, and may support institutional and professional development of individuals and organizations. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate innovative methodologies to accomplish program goals and foster interaction among peers. Successful projects will result in a product or outcome which enhances interaction and understanding between our two societies. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Email address for the U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program
GrantorContactText: Jennifer Washeleski &lt;br/&gt;Grants Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone +7 495 728 5000