Funding Opportunity Number: DOSRUS-15-GR-005
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA) | Education | Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name: DOS-RUS
Closing Date: 2015-07-31
Award Ceiling: $50,000
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Description: The U. S. Embassy in Moscow (PAS Moscow) invites proposals for a grant to organize a Maker Faire (or series of Maker Faire events in various locations) in Russia to support a growing movement that promotes innovation and learning through "do-it-yourself" hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies like 3D printers and Arduino robotics. Last year, President Obama hosted the first-ever White House Maker Faire and issued a call to action to expand economic growth by spurring manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education through events like the annual National Maker Faire. The grant recipient will be responsible for all program elements, including recruitment of event sponsors, partners, facilitators, logistical arrangements, organizing the event, and developing a sustainability plan to ensure the Maker Faire becomes an annual event. Please see full text of Notice of Funding Opportunity under "related documents" tab for more information and submission requirements.
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