Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS20CA003
The U.S. Subject Matter Experts Program (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS20CA003) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Mission to Russia, specifically the U.S. Embassy in Moscow through its Public Affairs Section (PAS Moscow). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which means the selected recipient is expected to coordinate closely with Embassy personnel and operate the program in active partnership with Public Affairs and Cultural Affairs teams at Mission Russia rather than independently.
The core purpose of the program is to strengthen mutual understanding and professional dialogue between U.S. and Russian audiences by bringing American subject matter experts into direct engagement with people in Russia. The program is designed to proactively promote understanding of U.S. culture, U.S. society, and U.S. foreign policy themes, with topics guided by the Embassy and its partner organizations. Engagements can take several forms, including in-person travel to Russia when feasible as well as virtual participation. Activities described in the notice include public lectures, short- and long-term workshops and seminars, participation in conferences and professional meetings, appearances at festivals, interactions with foreign media, and work in a consultant capacity. A notable feature is the emphasis on reaching a wide range of Russian audiences through both traditional speaking events and online programming, creating space for sustained dialogue rather than one-off presentations.
The funded organization would primarily function as the technical and logistical backbone of the initiative. In practical terms, that involves identifying and recruiting qualified American experts aligned to Embassy-prioritized topics, coordinating schedules and programming, and supporting the operational details needed to deliver events in Russia and online. Because it is a cooperative agreement, the Embassy is expected to be involved in shaping priorities and coordinating implementation, while the awardee handles program execution and the practical systems that make expert engagements possible.
Eligibility is limited to three applicant categories: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category). The opportunity is listed under the Department of State public diplomacy and cultural programming CFDA number 19.900, with the activity category tied to arts and cultural affairs (as reflected in the listing, though the program itself is broader than arts and includes policy and society topics).
Financially, the award ceiling is $300,000, and the Embassy anticipated making up to two awards under this competition. The opportunity was created on July 2, 2020, and the original application closing date was August 15, 2020.Apply for DOSRUS20CA003
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Russia in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Subject Matter Experts Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 02, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2020. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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