Deadline- Throughout the year 2012
Countries/Region- South Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia
Open Society Central Eurasia Project uses grantmaking to international and regional NGOs, academic institutions, think tanks and other structures to support their work, help build local capacity, bring international expertise to bear on the region, and promote cooperation between local activists and international civic movements.
The ultimate goal of such activity is to strengthen civic leaders in the region and to construct support networks for them within international structures and movements. Central Eurasia Project grantmaking generally dovetails with its research and advocacy agenda.
The Central Eurasia Project, a regional initiative of the Open Society Foundations, aims to promote social progress and human rights in the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia by developing programs and international campaigns that use policy research and advocacy to shape debates on significant economic, political, social, and security challenges facing the region. Through its grantmaking and operational activities, the Central Eurasia Project supports local NGOs that implement programs and pursue dialogue with governments on issues such as democratic governance, respect for human rights and rule of law, and transparency and accountability.
How to apply-
The Central Eurasia Project invites applicant to submit a one-page letter of inquiry in English summarizing their organization’s mission and the proposed project’s statement of purpose, main activities and requested budget. Letters of inquiry will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Letters of inquiry may be submitted in Russian provided that they are accompanied by an English translation.
Upon reception of your letter of inquiry, the Central Eurasia Project will consider applicant’s proposed project. Should the proposal meet the Central Eurasia Project’s criteria you will be invited you to submit a full grant application within six weeks of receiving your letter of inquiry. Full applications will be accepted in either English or Russian. When submitting your application, anticipate a project start date 4-6 months from date of submission, if approved.
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