Priority Grants for Peace building from the United States Institute of Peace

Priority Grants for Peace building from the United States Institute of Peace
By fundsforngos, on October 25th, 2009
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is offering funding support to NGOs
and individuals in Afghanistan, Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan and
Sudan through its Priority Grant Competition.
This program provides support to "innovative peace building projects involving
research, the identification of promising models and effective practices, the
development of practitioner resources and tools, the development and delivery of
education, training and dialogue programs, and the production of films, radio
programs and other media."
Individuals and NGOs within the US and around the world can seek grants from
$45,000 to $140,000 and proposals can be submitted during any part of the year.
There may be special instructions for individual countries like Iran. However,
the overall objective of the proposed projects should be conflict prevention and
conflict management through the application of peace building knowledge and
practices.
Application Process
"The Priority Grant Competition funds activities that enhance mechanisms for
advancing the knowledge and practice of conflict prevention, conflict
management, and post conflict peace building in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq,
Pakistan, Sudan, and on the theme of communication and peace building according
to the priority areas identified below for each program.
* For Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and Sudan, preference is given to
applications submitted by nonprofit organizations based in these countries.
For Iran, preference is given to proposals focusing on Iranian relations
with its neighbors in the region; its relations with the West; and Iran's role
in regional and international affairs.
* Applicants may apply at any time throughout the year. Awards will be
announced throughout the year.
* The amount of all awards will be based on the proposed budget and work
plan, and on negotiations with successful applicants.
* The Institute gives priority to high-quality projects that are likely to
generate findings that are accessible to policymakers and practitioners and that
demonstrate promise of having a substantial impact. Projects that result in
findings made widely available to the public through published writings,
manuals, curricular materials, web sites, documentary films, etc. are more
likely to be funded than those that have limited impact. "
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