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Opportunity Information: Apply for EE ERT 11 001 012238

The Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) is seeking proposals for the Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII). This initiative aims to support U.S. scholars, students, and institutions in conducting advanced research and language training focused on Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Public and private nonprofit organizations, as well as educational institutions, are invited to submit proposals that enhance American expertise in these regions, align with U.S. foreign policy objectives, and foster collaboration with academic and nonprofit communities.

The funding opportunity encourages applicants to commit to critical objectives, including supporting U.S. citizen participants, providing comprehensive resources for Title VIII fellows, and facilitating engagement with the U.S. government. The grant competition will award approximately $4.775 million, pending funding availability, with awards anticipated in September 2011.

Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Proposals should include a detailed scope of work that outlines specific program components, expected outputs, and outcomes. All proposals must make a clear connection to U.S. national interests and be responsive to the objectives of the Title VIII program.

• The Bureau of Intelligence and Research in the education other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.300 Program for Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union.
• This funding opportunity was created on Feb 3, 2011 and posted on Feb 3, 2011.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2011 All applications may be submitted via www.grantsolutions.gov OR www.grants.gov by 1130 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, March 18, 2011. Bureau staff may not discuss this competition with applicants once the RfGP deadline has passed.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,775,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
• Eligible Applicants Applications may be submitted by public and private non profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3).

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