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USRF accepts proposals for one-time programs in entrepreneurship, economic development and the rule of law three times a year. Due dates: March 1, July 1, and November 1.
Next deadline is (till midnight Moscow time).
All proposals will initially be reviewed by the USRF staff and outside experts and then forwarded with a recommendation to the Grants Committee for their vote.
USRF notifies applicants about the competition results within 6 to 8 weeks after the deadline for submission. Agreements with potential grantees may be signed not earlier than one month after the decision on funding is made.
To submit your application, you need to register on the USRF website. After you sign up you will be given access to a virtual personal cabinet where you may create, edit and submit your application. User registration is available through the extranet area of our website. The standard application form must be completed in both English and Russian.
USRF welcomes proposals from Russian, US, or international non-governmental organizations, public and governmental institutions.
The applicant should have at least a two-year financial history confirmed by reports to the tax authorities.
The applicant should have experience in managing budgets commensurate with the requested amount.
USRF grant-making priority areas for the Rule of Law projects will include: Economic Law and Development; Effective Resolution of Economic Disputes; and Professionalism and Legal Education. Please read the short descriptions of the Rule of Law Priority Areas before submitting your application.
USRF priorities for economic development and entrepreneurship projects include: improvement of the business climate, economic and business literacy, and protection of intellectual property.
The project should be initiated by the Russian side and clearly demonstrate the interest in proposed activity from Russian organizations, institutions, agencies, businesses, etc., which should be confirmed by their contribution to the project in cash or in kind.
USRF will give preference to projects where the contribution of the Russian side is at least 50% of the amount requested from USRF. The co-funding from the U.S. side will be encouraged as well.
Each project description should contain a section "Sustainability” where the applicant provides a clear development plan for the project after the USRF grant expires and indicates sources of funds to implement this plan.
The project activities should have practical and applicable results that can be disseminated and replicated.
The amount requested from USRF may not exceed $100,000. The applicant should also indicate in the proposal co-funding from the Russian side.
Administrative expenses (including CEO’s and bookkeeper’s salaries, office rent, and so on) should not exceed 10% of the requested amount.
We recommend that the salary budget line of the project budget be not more than 40% of the requested amount.
The project duration should not exceed 12 months.
