U. S. Embassy, Moscow Public Affairs Section Request for Grant Proposals:
FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students Announcement Type:
New Cooperative Agreement Application Deadline:
Friday, June 26, 2015 Total Funding:
$ 1. 8 million, pending the availability of funds.

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Funding Opportunity Number:
DOSRUS-15-GR-003 Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
1 9. 040 Anticipated Award Date:
September 1, 201 5. Anticipated Project Completion Date:
September 30, 2017 Funding Opportunity Title:
FY 2015 Gap Year Program for Russian Students Eligible Applicants:
Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3).

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The U. S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) invites proposal submissions for a cooperative agreement to design and implement a new program designed for newly-graduated Russian high school students.

The program will provide a “gap year” experience for young Russians and offer an opportunity to improve their English skills, study on an American community college campus and experience life with an American family.

Each participant will go to the United States for a full academic year, starting in the fall of 201 6. The grant recipient will be responsible for all program elements, including recruitment and selection, securing visas, arranging travel, pre-departure orientation, placement, monitoring, and return to Russia.

Please see full description and submission requirements in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) uploaded under the "related documents" tab under this announcement, or on the U. S. Embassy Moscow website linked below.