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****************Call for Grant proposals***********************
The CEU Program on Gender and Culture
Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP) 1998
is now accepting proposals for grants of
up to 2,000 USD from regional groups, programs, and
departments promoting women, women's studies,
and gender studies in CEE/fSU
Detailed program description and Application procedures follow.
******Round I Application Deadline: JANUARY 15, 1998*********
Introduction
The Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP) has been established
jointly by the Open Society Institute and the Centeral European
University (CEU) Program on Gender and Culture to support gender
initiatives in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and of
the former Soviet Union. The program is based on the belief that
small grants can often provide a vital and critical support for
new and innovative programs. We are open to a wide variety of
funding requests, but would like particularly to encourage groups
which are just getting started and need seed money to raise
moresubstantial funds elsewhere, or to establish basic
infrastructures. Priority will be given to projects that are
innovative, will result in increased opportunities for others
(e.g. greater access to materials and resources, or to participate
in gender related activities) and will have a lasting impact.
Eligibility
** Institutes, centers, programs and departments actively involved
in teaching, research or policy activities that are of importance
to gender issues are welcome to apply for grants up to $2,000 to
be completed in up to 12 months. Only institutions which are
located in the region are eligible to participate in GSGP.
** Requests may include, but are not limited to: support for
conferences, seminars, workshops, curriculum development,
acquisition of materials (e.g. books, journals, CD roms) and
services (e.g. translations of manuscripts when publishing
agreements are concluded, research/librarian services when
documentation is provided that such a person would make a
substantial contribution to increasing access to gender oriented
resources). .
** The funding may also be used for equipment like photocopy
machines, fax machines, modems and computer upgrades.
** First time applicants are welcome, please take care and effort
to document your request in great detail.
** Applications from individuals, requests for individual travel
support or for research will not be considered.
** Applicants will not be eligible to receive more than one grant
within a given yearly cycle (see below --Deadlines).
Application Procedures
Each organisation applying to the GSGP should submit the following
documentation in addition to the Applicant Information Form
(follows at the end of this message). All applications must be
written in English.
** Two page proposal describing the objectives of the GSGP project
and expected outcomes.
** Detailed budget and narrative that clearly explains individual
line items (no more than $2,000).
** A one page summary of the past activities of the group, program
or department
The Applicant Information Form asks for the following information:
** Full contact information for the applicant group, program or
department .
** The names, full address and telephone/fax numbers of two
individuals who can evaluate and comment on the group's work and
the proposed activities and who can be contacted if the GSGP board
would like further information about the applicant organisation .
** Other sources of funding.
** Bank information - GSGP grants are awarded through bank
transfer to a USD account. Please provide as much information as
possible when applying for the grant. Successful applicants cannot
be awarded their grants until complete bank information is
provided.
Where to Send Applications:
By post, applications should be addressed to:
The Program on Gender and Culture
Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP)
Central European University
1051 Budapest
Nador u. 9
Hungary
Applications may also be faxed to: +36-1-327-3001
Or sent via e-mail to: <[email protected]>
Selection Procedures
The selection board will be composed of the two Co-Directors and
Associate Director of the Programme on Gender and Culture, the
Director of the Regional Women's Program and the Executive
Director of the Open Society Institute who will review
applications and select recipients.
Deadlines:
Round I: Round II:
Winter '98 Summer '98
Application Deadline January 15, 1998 June 15, 1998
Award Notification February 15, 1998 July 15, 1998
Funding Begins March 1, 1998 August 1, 1998
Grant Period Ends March 1, 1999 August 1, 1999
Grant Report Due April 1, 1999 September 1, 1999
Conditions of Application
The GSGP will attempt to provide confirmation of receiving
individual applications, however, it is the responsibility of the
applicant to ensure that applications reach GSGP by the due date.
Applications not received by the application deadline for one
round will only be considered when the next round comes up for
review.
Notification of Grant Awards
Applicants will be notified of the Decision of the Selection Board
by post, and fax or E- mail if indicated on the Applicant
Information form. Upon confirmation of receipt of the grant award
funds, the applicant will have one year to fulfil the conditions
spelled out in the grant proposal.
Grant Reports
All grant recipients will be required to submit a report, thirty
days after the stipulated completion of the grant, on the success
of their project in the form of a two page description of how the
grant was utilised, a budget report, and in the case of
publications -- a copy of the publication. Grant recipients who
wish to extend their grant, must file with the GSGP thirty days
before the end of their grant period. The grant reports are an
essential element for the GSGP as they provide the justification
for the continued funding of the program. Grant recipients who do
not provide reports on their projects will not be eligible to
receive GSGP grants in future rounds.
For Further Information
All enquiries should be directed to:
The Program on Gender & Culture
Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP)
Central European University
1051 Budapest Nador u. 9 Hungary
Tel: +36-1-327-3034
Fax: +36-1-327-3001
E-mail: <[email protected]>
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Applicant Information Request Form
Organisation Name:
Project Title
Amount Requested:
Organisation Address:
Street & number:
City:
Code:
Country:
Contact Name:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Applicant References:
I.
Name:
Street:
City:
Code:
Country:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
II.
Name:
Street:
City:
Code:
Country:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Past Funding:
Funding from the GSGP
Have you received a GSGP in the past? Y/N
If yes, Year: Amount:
Funding from other Sources
Year Amount Source:
Year Amount Source:
Year Amount Source:
Year Amount Source:
Bank Information
GSGP grants are awarded through bank transfer to a USD account.
Please provide as much information as possible when applying for
the grant. If you are not able to provide a USD account at this
time, please check the appropriate space below. Successful
applicants will not be awarded their grants until complete bank
information is provided.
Bank Name:
Bank Address
Street and Number:
City:
Code:
Country:
Account Holder's Name
Account Number:
Bank Tel:
Bank Fax:
SWIFT or Routing Code
___ Our organisation can not supply account details at this time.
If awarded a GSGP grant, we agree to provide bank information so
that the grant can be transfered to us, or find an alternative
solution with the local Soros Foundation.
Applicant Checklist:
Please make sure to include the following documents along with
this completed form along with your grant proposal:
___ Project Description
___ Detailed Budget (maximum 2,000 usd)
___ Description of Past Activities
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