The Open Society Institute's Information Program has announced application instructions for grantseeking organizations that aim to enhance the ability to access, exchange, and produce knowledge and information; and to use new tools and techniques to empower civil society. Projects supported by the program are intended to benefit developing and transition countries.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
As a general rule, the Information Program prefers to receive grant applications made on behalf of an organization rather than an individual. The program also prefers to fund project proposals rather than core funding requests. Funded activities in the past have included information and knowledge capacity-building events; technology and policy analysis; advocacy campaigns; and innovative projects that test new ground.
The Information Program funds projects within three main focus areas: Access to Knowledge; Civil Society Communication; and Open Information Policy.
The Information Program will review unsolicited proposals four times during 2006: the remaining deadlines for submission are September 30 and December 31, 2006. Proposals must be submitted in English.
The program requests that applicants submit proposal outlines, rather than sending fully developed proposals. Visit the OSI web site for complete program information and submission
requirements.
For complete details, see
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/information/about/
RFP Link:
http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10003414/soros
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