Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS19GR001
The U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, announced a FY 2019 Annual Program Statement (APS) for large public diplomacy grants designed to deepen and sustain connections between the United States and Russia. The opportunity supports projects that use practical, visible cooperation between people and institutions as a way to strengthen mutual understanding and maintain constructive engagement. Proposals were accepted on a rolling basis, with a final submission deadline of July 15, 2019, set to allow enough time for review, processing, and awards before the end of the U.S. fiscal year on September 30, 2019.
The core purpose of the large grants is to fund programs that demonstrate cooperation in ways audiences can clearly see and benefit from, rather than abstract or purely rhetorical exchanges. Every proposal was required to include a meaningful element connected to the United States, such as American history, culture, or shared democratic or civic values. Competitive projects were expected to align with PAS Moscow priority program areas referenced in the APS and to show how the work would advance those priorities through well-structured activities, outreach, and measurable results.
A central feature of strong applications was a clear, substantive link to U.S. participants or partners. PAS Moscow emphasized that competitive proposals would involve American experts, organizations, or institutions, not just as symbolic names but as active contributors who help deliver program content and build real relationships. The expectation was that these connections would last beyond the grant period, creating ongoing cooperation between U.S. and Russian individuals and organizations after the funded activities end.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, indicating that projects could range from more applicant-driven designs (typical grants) to efforts where the government may have more substantial involvement during implementation (often cooperative agreements). The funding activity category is listed under humanities/cultural affairs (CFDA 19.040), reflecting an emphasis on cultural, educational, and people-to-people programming within the public diplomacy mission.
In terms of scale and competitiveness, the opportunity listed an award ceiling of $75,000 and anticipated up to 35 awards. That combination suggests PAS Moscow intended to support a broad portfolio of medium-sized initiatives rather than a small number of very large projects, with room for varied formats such as exchanges, workshops, speaker programs, collaborative cultural programming, or other public-facing activities that highlight American perspectives and shared values while building professional and community networks.
Eligibility is described generally as "Others," with the grant notice directing applicants to the embassy website for clarification and full proposal requirements. The official opportunity identifier is DOSRUS19GR001, published by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Russia, with the announcement created on November 30, 2018. Full application instructions, required proposal elements, and the detailed list of PAS priority themes were provided through the U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs cooperation programs page: https://ru.usembassy.gov/education-culture/cooperation-programs/.Apply for DOSRUS19GR001
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Russia in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section FY 2019 Annual Program Statement (APS) Large Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section (PAS) FY 2019 Annual Program Statement (APS) for large public diplomacy grants. It was designed to deepen and sustain connections between the United States and Russia through practical, visible cooperation between people and institutions.
Who is offering the grant?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section (PAS), which is part of the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Russia).
What is the main purpose of the large public diplomacy grants?
The core purpose is to fund programs that demonstrate cooperation in ways audiences can clearly see and benefit from, strengthening mutual understanding and maintaining constructive engagement between U.S. and Russian communities.
What kinds of projects were encouraged?
The APS anticipated a portfolio of medium-sized initiatives and suggested that supported formats could include exchanges, workshops, speaker programs, collaborative cultural programming, and other public-facing activities that highlight American perspectives and shared values while building professional and community networks.
What does PAS mean by "practical, visible cooperation"?
Based on the description, PAS Moscow was looking for tangible cooperation with clear public benefit, rather than abstract or purely rhetorical exchanges. Projects were expected to produce activities and results that audiences could clearly observe and gain value from.
Was a U.S. connection required in every proposal?
Yes. Every proposal was required to include a meaningful element connected to the United States, such as American history, American culture, or shared democratic or civic values.
How important were U.S. partners or participants?
A clear, substantive link to U.S. participants or partners was emphasized as a central feature of strong applications. Competitive proposals were expected to involve American experts, organizations, or institutions as active contributors who help deliver program content and build real relationships.
Could an application list U.S. partners in name only?
The APS indicated that symbolic or nominal involvement was not the goal. U.S. experts and institutions were expected to be active contributors rather than appearing only as names.
Did PAS Moscow expect partnerships to continue after the grant ended?
Yes. The opportunity emphasized that U.S.-Russia connections should last beyond the grant period, creating ongoing cooperation between individuals and organizations after the funded activities conclude.
What PAS Moscow priorities did projects need to address?
Competitive projects were expected to align with PAS Moscow priority program areas referenced in the APS and to explain how activities, outreach, and measurable results would advance those priorities. The detailed list of PAS priority themes was provided through the embassy cooperation programs page.
What types of measurable results were expected?
The notice states that competitive projects should include measurable results. While specific metrics are not listed in the summary provided, applications were expected to show how program activities and outreach would produce measurable outcomes connected to PAS priorities.
Was this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It could be either. The opportunity was described as a discretionary funding opportunity offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, meaning projects could range from applicant-driven designs to projects where the U.S. government may be more substantially involved during implementation.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement here?
The description indicates that a grant typically reflects a more applicant-driven design, while a cooperative agreement may involve more substantial government involvement during implementation. The specific arrangement would depend on the award instrument used.
What is the funding category or program area for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed under humanities/cultural affairs with CFDA 19.040, reflecting an emphasis on cultural, educational, and people-to-people programming within the public diplomacy mission.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $75,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The APS anticipated up to 35 awards.
What does "up to 35 awards" suggest about the program?
The combination of a $75,000 ceiling and up to 35 anticipated awards suggests PAS Moscow intended to support a broad portfolio of medium-sized initiatives rather than a small number of very large projects.
When was the APS announced?
The announcement was created on November 30, 2018.
How were proposals accepted (rolling or fixed deadline)?
Proposals were accepted on a rolling basis, with a final submission deadline set to allow enough time for review, processing, and awards before the end of the fiscal year.
What was the final submission deadline?
The final submission deadline was July 15, 2019.
Why was the deadline set for mid-July 2019?
The deadline was set to allow enough time for review, processing, and awards before the end of the U.S. fiscal year on September 30, 2019.
When did the U.S. fiscal year end for this opportunity timeline?
The U.S. fiscal year end referenced in the opportunity was September 30, 2019.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described generally as "Others," and the notice directs applicants to the U.S. Embassy website for clarification and the full proposal requirements.
Where could applicants find full eligibility details and proposal requirements?
The notice points to the U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs cooperation programs page for full application instructions, required proposal elements, and the detailed list of PAS priority themes: https://ru.usembassy.gov/education-culture/cooperation-programs/
What is the official opportunity identifier?
The official opportunity identifier is DOSRUS19GR001.
Which agency and mission are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is published by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Russia, through the U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section (PAS).
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