U.S. Mission to Russia: Moscow American Center Program

Deadline: 15-Aug-20

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) is currently inviting proposal for a cooperative agreement to assist in providing administrative, technical and programmatic support for the American Center program.

The American Center at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, is one of approximately 650 American Spaces supported by the U.S. Department of State. The American Center is a technology-forward, welcoming, and engaging environment where Embassy personnel, U.S. visitors, and implementing partners connect with Russians, especially young leaders and young professionals, to inspire dialogue on issues that matter most to U.S.-Russia relations.

Goals

The goals of this funding opportunity are the following:

• Support the American Center as the U.S. Embassy’s flagship public diplomacy venue for strengthening people to people ties between the United States and Russia.
• Ensure that the American Center is a dynamic, state-of-the-art, welcoming place that showcases the best the U.S. has to offer to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Russia.

Program Structure

• American Spaces are funded, in part, through the State Department, but overseen more directly by the Public Affairs Staff at U.S. Embassies and Consulates where they are located. The recipient organization should be able to administer the daily activities of the American Center in Moscow in close coordination with and under the direction of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
• Critical decisions on programming, staffing, and major supplies (such as computers and other technology) will be made in close coordination and subject to the approval of U.S. Embassy Public Affairs staff. This cooperative agreement will provide funding for one year of activity.
• Pending successful implementation of this program and the availability of funds in subsequent fiscal years, the Embassy may renew this cooperative agreement for up to two additional consecutive fiscal years before openly competing it again.

Program Activities

• Staffing the American Center:
  • Applicants should propose a plan for hiring existing American Center contract staff members. The currently staffed positions in the American Center are:
    • American Center Director
    • American Center Deputy Director
    • and Program Coordinators.
  • The Center should be fully staffed and open to the public at least 40 hours per week, including opening hours in the evenings and occasional weekends (example: Monday-Friday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm). For events that take place outside of opening hours, compensatory time off is allowable.
• Supplying the American Center:
  • The proposal should include a detailed plan for procuring supplies and materials necessary to provide the full range of services and programming typical of American Spaces.
• Implementing Programs at the American Center:
  • Each month, the American Center should host a range of programs for visitors. Programs are currently advertised on the American Center website and social media networks, through an email newsletter, and amplified through the U.S. Embassy’s social media networks.

Funding Information

Approximate Total Funding: Up to $400,000

Eligibility Criteria

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).

For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=327972