U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program [Grants Available; application deadline Aug. 12, 2013]

From: “US-Russia Dialogue, Moscow” <US-RussiaDialogue@state.gov>
Subject: US-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013

U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program

To help foster greater contacts between Americans and Russians, the State Department is announcing the U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program, which will provide small grants to support collaboration, including meetings, virtual interactions, exchanges, and internships, between American and Russian organizations.   Applications from any kind of non-commercial, non-governmental organization will be welcome, including scientific groups, student associations, academic collaborators, and civil society organizations. American or Russian organizations can submit applications, but must clearly demonstrate in their application a proposed collaboration with a peer organization in the other country.

Projects must be non-political in nature and focus on Russian-American peer-to-peer dialogue or people-to-people engagement on themes of mutual interest.  Applicants are encouraged to incorporate innovative ways to foster interaction including the use of social media, video conferencing, short-term academic exchanges, and internships. Successful projects will include an outcome or product that enhances greater interaction and understanding between our two societies. Information on the program is available in the application.  For more information, please contact: US-RussiaDialogue@state.gov or see the announcement on www.grants.gov (for U.S. applicants).  Please submit applications to the e-mail address provided by August 12, 2013.