What does USRF mean in FOUNDATIONS

USRF stands for United States Russia Foundation. It is a non-profit organization that works to build cooperation between the United States and Russia through the support of innovative projects. We work to foster mutual understanding and collaboration between citizens, organizations, and governments in both countries.

USRF designs programs that bring people together from both countries and encourages them to work together on projects that have a positive impact on their societies. These projects often involve cooperation at various stages, such as research, education, technology transfer or economic development.

USRF funds projects that are focused on economic development, business growth and innovation in both the U.S. and Russian markets. We also support initiatives related to health care, education, cultural exchange and environmental protection in both countries.

To apply for funding from USRF you must submit an application form with information about your proposed project and its goals. More details on how to apply can be found on our website's Get Involved page or by contacting us directly via email or phone at the contact information provided on the website.

All applicants need to meet certain criteria in order to be considered eligible for a grant from USRF including but not limited to having 501(c)(3) status or equivalent (for U.S.-based applicants only), established organizational infrastructure necessary for successful implementation of the proposed project, and unbiased attitude towards any governmental policies/views of either country represented by the applicant's organization.

Applications submitted to USRF are reviewed by a committee of individuals who have expertise in the type of project being proposed as well as knowledge about the affected communities in both countries. They evaluate each application based on its merits as well as its potential impact on cooperation between the two nations.

Depending on when you submit your request we typically aim to respond within 3-4 weeks following submission date with more detailed feedback regarding progress of your application if requested after initial screening period has been completed.

Yes - your grant request must be realistic and provide evidence that it is achievable with reasonable resources available without exceeding their amount allocated by our foundation's budget.

Yes we accept multiple grant requests at once however please note that individual applications may take longer time to process due to additional review steps involved which include double checking accuracy of financials reported before submission etc.