Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS 19 CA 008
The FY 2019 Russian-American History grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS 19 CA 008) is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Russia cooperative agreement run through the U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Affairs Section. It funds the implementation of the Russian-American History Showcase, previously known as the Fort Ross Quest. The central idea is to engage Russian secondary school students and their teachers in exploring shared chapters of U.S. and Russian history (and related innovations), then turning that research into creative, shareable products that can reach wider audiences and spark further discussion. Typical project outputs can include videos, board games, online games, mobile apps, performances, comic books, or similar formats that make historical learning accessible and interesting beyond the initial student teams.
Under this award, the grantee is expected to manage and deliver the full cycle of the sixth annual showcase, coordinating closely with Public Affairs and Cultural Affairs staff at Mission Russia. Each year, participating teams consist of four people: one teacher and three students in grades 8 through 10. Teams generally receive about six weeks to research a theme provided by the program implementer, using online sources and local research where available. A key requirement is national reach across Russia, meaning the grantee must set up participation pathways that work for teams regardless of location. Submissions should be accepted online and may also be supported through in-person opportunities such as make-a-thons, camps, or demonstrations that help teams refine and present their work.
A major operational responsibility is building credible evaluation and selection systems. The grantee must convene a panel of experts to review entries for historical accuracy, quality of research methodology, creativity, and technical execution. Beyond the expert review, the grantee also organizes a selection committee that identifies semifinalists and finalists, including conducting online interviews for the top teams (the notice cites interviews for the top 12 teams). From this process, the selection committee chooses at least one winning team for a U.S. study tour in the summer. The program historically supported multiple teams; in 2019, four teams traveled, each with one teacher and three students.
The study tour is anchored around Fort Ross State Historical Park in California, a site tied directly to early Russian presence in North America and a natural focal point for exploring shared historical narratives. The grantee must design the summer 2020 tour as a roughly two-week program that includes Fort Ross and additional U.S. cities, with the final itinerary shaped by budget. The logistical workload is substantial: the grantee is responsible for travel planning, lodging coordination, and practical travel support, including visa-related assistance. Participants are also expected to document their experiences, particularly through social media, and the grantee must support the creation and editing of at least one video testimonial per team to help extend the program’s impact after the trip ends.
The opportunity’s goals are framed around public diplomacy and educational exchange. First, it aims to strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Russia by encouraging Russian citizens, especially youth, to explore American history and share what they learn with their peers. Second, it seeks to build durable partnerships between Russian and American teachers and institutions, encouraging relationships that can continue independently after the grant period through ongoing collaboration and institutional linkages. Third, it is designed to highlight American civic values and culture by generating engaging public-facing content that supports understanding of U.S. history and encourages interest in peaceful cooperation between the two countries. Along the way, the program explicitly emphasizes tolerance, shared values, teamwork, and English language learning as practical outcomes of the collaborative, project-based format.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong capacity in several areas. Proposals should clearly explain the organization’s ability to handle complex travel and communication logistics both in Russia and the United States, since the program spans national recruitment and an international study tour. They should also show substantive familiarity with U.S. and Russian history and culture, as well as real experience working with Russian teachers and students. In addition, applicants should highlight their ability to collaborate with American NGOs and institutions of higher education, reflecting the program’s emphasis on building networks and institutional relationships. Example activities within the scope of work include creating and maintaining a program website, operating a web-based submission portal, staffing the submission and support process, coordinating with history experts, designing a structured review and selection pipeline, organizing finalist interviews, and planning and executing the Fort Ross study tour itinerary and travel/visa support.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning the U.S. government anticipates an active partnership role during implementation rather than a hands-off grant. The program is categorized under Humanities (with Cultural Affairs referenced in CFDA), with CFDA number 19.040. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, certain public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category). The opportunity was posted April 30, 2019, with an original application deadline of July 15, 2019. The award ceiling is $150,000, and the agency anticipated making one award.Apply for DOSRUS 19 CA 008
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Russia in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2019 Russian-American History" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2019. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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