OpportunityTitle: FY 2016 U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program
CategoryExplanation: Peer-to-Peer projects may focus on any theme that is not political in nature, including, but not limited to higher education, cultural exchange, journalism, environment, community development, social services, public health, civil society, etc.
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 organizations and academic institutions that are not owned or controlled by the Government of the Russian Federation.  Any proposed sub-partners or sub-grantees must also meet the above parameters.
Description: To help foster greater contacts between Americans and Russians, the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Moscow, announces the FY 2016 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 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, institutional and professional development and strengthen the awareness of the merits of inclusive societies. 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. For complete information, please download the full Notice of Funding Opportunity in the attachments tab.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program Email
GrantorContactText: Jeni Washeleski &lt;br/&gt;Grants Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 74957285242