Deadline: 14 July 2019
The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section in Moscow (PAS Moscow) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to implement the Russian-American History Showcase (formerly the Fort Ross Quest).
The grant recipient will work closely with Public Affairs and Cultural Affairs at Mission Russia to create an activity that motivates teams of Russian teachers and secondary school students to explore the shared history of the United States and Russia. The result of their research (a video, online game or board game, app, performance, comic book etc.) then becomes a useful outreach tool for further engagement with a broader audience. The grantee will support the travel and logistics for winning teams to participate in a study tour to Fort Ross state park and other sites of historical significance in the United States. The Russian-American History Showcase proactively promotes a broader understanding of U.S. history while also promoting tolerance, shared values, teamwork, and English language learning.
Goals
The goals of this funding opportunity is to:
- Strengthen people to people ties between the United States and Russia by encouraging Russian citizens to explore American history and share their findings with their peers.
- Strengthen local partnerships between Russian and American teachers and build selfsustaining relationships and institutional linkages between U.S. and Russian individuals and organizations.
- Showcase American values by generating videos and other content that support America’s history, culture, and civic values and by promoting interest in peaceful Russian-American cooperation.
Award Information
- Approximate Average Award: $75,000
- Floor of Award Range: $50,000
- Ceiling of Award Range: $150,000
Eligible Applicants
Applications may be submitted by U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3), public and private institutions of higher education.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via email at the address given on the website.
For mroe information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=315374