Program for Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union

Objective

Develop, support, and deepen American expertise in the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union; Develop American proficiency in the critical languages of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union; Bring regional and foreign language expertise to the service of the U.S. government and contribute to U.S. knowledge and national capability, and advance U.S. foreign policy goals and foster international collaboration and understanding.

Who Can Apply

• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)

Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or institutions of higher education with an established track record in conducting research and training programs on the independent states of the former Soviet Union and countries of Eastern Europe. These organizations must run national programs of advanced research; graduate training; language training; public dissemination of research data, methods, and findings; contact and collaboration among Government and private specialists; and/or firsthand experience of the area by U.S. specialists.

Who Benefits

• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Public nonprofit institution/organization

Institutions of higher education or U.S.-based non-profit organizations that meet the provisions outlined in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC (501) (c) (3) may apply.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

dechaines@state.gov
202 7364562