Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS19CA007
The FY 2019 English Language Exchanges Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS19CA007) is a discretionary U.S. government grant issued by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Moscow (PAS Moscow) under a cooperative agreement. Its purpose is to fund an organization to administer English-language-related, short-term exchange opportunities for Russian students and teachers during the FY 2019-2020 period. The program is positioned as practical support for existing Embassy-linked English programs, especially the Access and Advance initiatives, by giving participants structured opportunities to travel to the United States for exchange activities that reinforce language learning, professional development, and cross-cultural engagement.
A central feature of this award is close coordination with the Embassy, specifically the English Language Officer in PAS Moscow. The selected recipient is expected to consult throughout the full lifecycle of each exchange program, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. In other words, the grantee is not simply receiving funds to run an independent project; it is operating in partnership with the Embassy, with ongoing guidance and direction on program design, participant support needs, and the overall objectives of each exchange trip.
The exchanges themselves can take multiple forms and are described broadly to include cultural, professional, sports, and academic visits to the United States. While Access and Advance teachers and students are explicitly mentioned as key participant groups, the scope also allows for supporting other selected participants, such as sports-related groups, depending on PAS Moscow priorities. This flexibility suggests the Embassy may adjust programming based on participant readiness, thematic focus, and strategic public diplomacy goals during the performance period.
Operationally, the grantee carries significant responsibility for end-to-end logistics. This includes planning each exchange, organizing and implementing professional trips to the United States as enhancement activities for current program participants (notably Advance), and supporting participation for other Embassy-selected groups. The logistical scope is comprehensive: travel and program arrangements, group management and chaperoning, and providing the types of on-the-ground support that typically determine whether short-term exchanges run smoothly (for example, scheduling, coordination with host institutions or partners, local transportation planning, and general participant assistance). The description makes clear that these activities are to be carried out as directed by PAS Moscow, reinforcing that this is an implementation-and-support award rather than a purely applicant-designed initiative.
Financial accountability is also emphasized. The grantee must provide the Embassy with program account records on a regular basis, indicating ongoing financial reporting and transparency requirements consistent with cooperative agreement management. The award ceiling is listed as $195,000, and the opportunity is categorized under Education (CFDA 19.900). Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity was created on February 15, 2019, and the original application closing date was April 15, 2019, under the U.S. Mission to Russia as the issuing agency.Apply for DOSRUS19CA007
- The U.S. Mission to Russia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2019 English Language Exchanges Support" 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 2019-02-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-04-15. (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 $195,000.00 in funding.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FY 2019 English Language Exchanges Support (DOSRUS19CA007)
1) What is the FY 2019 English Language Exchanges Support opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Moscow (PAS Moscow). It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS19CA007 and supports English-language-related, short-term exchange opportunities connected to Embassy-linked English programs.
2) Who is the issuing agency for this grant?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Mission to Russia, through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Moscow (PAS Moscow).
3) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is a cooperative agreement. That means the selected recipient is expected to work in close coordination with the Embassy rather than operating fully independently.
4) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to fund an organization to administer English-language-related, short-term exchange opportunities to the United States for Russian students and teachers during the FY 2019-2020 period, reinforcing language learning, professional development, and cross-cultural engagement.
5) Which Embassy-linked programs does this opportunity support?
The opportunity is positioned as practical support for existing Embassy-linked English programs, especially the Access and Advance initiatives.
6) Who are the intended participants?
Access and Advance teachers and students are specifically highlighted as key participant groups. The opportunity also allows support for other Embassy-selected participants, including sports-related groups, depending on PAS Moscow priorities.
7) What kinds of exchange activities are covered?
The exchanges can take multiple forms, broadly described as cultural, professional, sports, and academic visits to the United States.
8) Is the programming fixed, or can it change during the project period?
The scope includes flexibility to support other selected participants (such as sports-related groups) depending on PAS Moscow priorities, indicating programming may be adjusted during the performance period based on Embassy direction.
9) What role does the U.S. Embassy Moscow play during implementation?
PAS Moscow, specifically the English Language Officer in PAS Moscow, is expected to coordinate closely with the recipient. The selected organization should consult with the Embassy throughout the full lifecycle of each exchange program, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
10) Does the recipient design the exchanges independently?
No. The description indicates the recipient operates in partnership with the Embassy, with ongoing guidance and direction on program design, participant support needs, and overall objectives for each exchange trip.
11) What are the grantee's main responsibilities?
The grantee is responsible for end-to-end logistics and implementation support. This includes planning each exchange, organizing and implementing professional trips to the United States as enhancement activities for current program participants (notably Advance), and supporting participation for other Embassy-selected groups.
12) What types of logistical support are expected?
The logistical scope is comprehensive and includes travel and program arrangements, group management and chaperoning, scheduling, coordination with host institutions or partners, local transportation planning, and general participant assistance. These activities are to be carried out as directed by PAS Moscow.
13) What does "as directed by PAS Moscow" mean in practice?
It means the Embassy provides direction on priorities and implementation, and the recipient is expected to carry out exchange-related activities in alignment with PAS Moscow guidance rather than treating the project as a fully applicant-designed initiative.
14) Are professional trips specifically included in the scope?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes organizing and implementing professional trips to the United States as enhancement activities for current program participants, particularly those connected to the Advance program.
15) What are the financial reporting requirements?
Financial accountability is emphasized. The grantee must provide the Embassy with program account records on a regular basis, indicating ongoing financial reporting and transparency requirements consistent with cooperative agreement management.
16) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $195,000.
17) What is the program category and CFDA number?
The opportunity is categorized under Education and is listed under CFDA 19.900.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
19) Is eligibility limited to U.S.-based organizations?
The eligibility list provided includes U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and U.S. institutions of higher education categories, indicating the eligible applicant types are U.S.-based as described.
20) What is the time period for the exchanges supported by this award?
The opportunity supports exchange opportunities during the FY 2019-2020 period.
21) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 15, 2019.
22) What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 15, 2019.
23) What is the overall emphasis of this award: program creation or program implementation?
The description frames this as an implementation-and-support award. The grantee is expected to administer and support exchanges that reinforce existing Embassy-linked programs, with close Embassy coordination and direction.
24) What is the intended outcome of these exchanges?
Based on the description, the exchanges are intended to reinforce English language learning, support professional development (especially for teachers and program participants), and promote cross-cultural engagement through structured U.S. exchange activities.
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