Embassy of the United States Moscow, Russia

Who can apply?

Applications must come from registered Russian non-governmental and non-commercial organizations with a bank account in rubles in a Russian bank. American and third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible. Projects can only be submitted by organizations and not by individuals. Government agencies, businesses and commercial institutions are not eligible. There are no geographic priorities or limitations on applicants, except a requirement that the project be implemented in the Russian Federation.

How do I apply?

To request an application, download the application materials from the above web site, send e-mail to MoscowDC@mail.ru or call (495) 728-5365, or download the application materials from the links below.

Application Materials

We also recommend that you download the Tolerance Grants Initiative Overview and our How-To Guide for Grant Writing

How-To Guide (PDF - 335kb)

Proposals should be submitted in English, if possible, and delivered by e-mail. Russian versions will also be accepted. If e-mail delivery is not possible, applications can be delivered by regular mail at 121099 Moscow, Bolshoy Devyatinskiy Pereulok 8, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy or faxed.

Applicants are encouraged to provide any press clippings or other significant publicity about its activities. The application form must be accompanied by the applicant's registration certificate, balance sheet for the previous year, and letters of support or commitment from any partners who are included in the proposal. Attached documents can be sent by fax or regular mail.

Proposals should be sent to:
E-mail: MoscowDC@mail.ru
Fax: 495-728-5262 (Attn: Tolerance Grants Initiative)

Post:
Tolerance Grants Initiative
Public Affairs Section
US Embassy
Bolshoy Devyatinskiy Pereulok, 8
121099 Moscow, Russia

What is the deadline for proposals?

There is no final deadline for submitting requests. Applications may be submitted anytime during the entire calendar year.

What are the eligible geographic areas?

The Tolerance Grants Initiative welcomes projects from all regions of the Russian Federation, and encourages projects with activities outside of the larger cities. There are no specific geographical limitations except that the project be developed in the Russian Federation.

What are eligible activities?

Only activities that work to promote tolerance and understanding among various religious and ethnic groups in Russia will be funded under this program.

What is the eligible time frame?

The time frame for the project should be appropriate to the project activities and should not exceed 12 months.

What are the sizes of the grants?

The maximum grant is USD 24,000. Most awards are much smaller. Last year, grants ranged from USD 3,200 to USD 23,000, with an average grant size of USD 10,000. There is no minimum grant. organizations that have never received any grants from any source, may not apply to receive grants exceeding USD 7,000

What costs can be included in the budget?

Only costs necessary for carrying out a project are eligible for funding. Any other long-term infrastructure needs that support the operation of an applicant organization are ineligible. Salaries, administrative expenses, and purchase of equipment should be linked to specific grant project activities, and the need for these items for the project should be explained.

All eligible costs must be real itemized costs and cannot take the form of lump sums.

How do I know the status of my application?

After a proposal has been received, it is prepared for review at a Small Grants Commission meeting. If there are questions, applicants will be contacted to provide feedback. It is therefore important to be sure that the contact information that you provide is current.

Applicants will be informed about the outcome as soon as the proposal has been reviewed. We discourage applicants from calling about the status of their proposal.