U.S. Mission to Russia: Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Deadline: 21-Mar-23

The U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program.

Purpose

PDS Moscow invites proposals for projects that support future constructive bilateral relations and reinforce ties between the American and Russian people. All grant proposals must convey an element of U.S. history, culture, or shared values. Competitive proposals should support a priority program area. Competitive proposals should also include a connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will promote increased cooperation between the people of the United States and Russia even after the program has finished.

Priority Programming Areas

Media & Information: Projects that promote an understanding of freedom of the press, good journalistic practices, increased access to information, and improved media and digital literacy for the Russian people;
Sharing America: Projects that promote an understanding of the American values of democracy, freedom of expression, and an open society, as well as proposals that increase the understanding of America’s diverse cultures and groups;
Empowering Women & Minorities: Projects that support women and minority rights and persons with disabilities;
Environment & Space: Projects that promote improvements, innovation, advancement, and collaboration in the areas of space and the environment;
English Language Learning & Teaching: Projects that support innovative, interactive teaching and learning of the English language. Projects that support ongoing efforts of the Regional English Language Office will be especially welcome.

Funding Information

Length of performance period: Up to 24 months.
Number of awards anticipated: Dependent on funds availability.
Award amounts: Awards may range from $25,000 – $250,000 for organizations, $25,000 – $50,000 for individuals.
Total available funding: To be determined.
Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2023 Public Diplomacy Funding.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is limited to U.S. and Russian entities qualified to receive U.S. grants and able to develop and implement programs in the Russian Federation. These include:

Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and individuals carrying out programs in support of civil society;
Commercial educational and cultural organizations with not-for-profit activities.
Museums, national parks, and nature reserves, and;
Individuals For-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply.