Maker Faire – A Showcase for Innovation

Funding Opportunity Number: DOSRUS-15-GR-005 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)EducationScience and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 19.040Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: DOS-RUSClosing Date: Jul 31, 2015Award Ceiling: $50,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Jun 16, 2015Funding Opportunity 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...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Education Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding