2001-10-10 - Hungary
Call for Proposals by the Arts and Culture Network Program, OSI "A Bridge of Understanding"
A new projects' window within the Soros foundations network, linked with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgysztan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan

Goals of the program:
- To bridge different cultures from Central Asia, the Caucasus and Mongolia with cultures of other countries in the network.
- To stimulate networking, communication and regional cooperation between Central Asia, the Caucasus countries and Mongolia in culture, arts and related fields
- To help for a better understanding, knowledge and tolerance between the various cultures and religions of this region, something we believe is more important than ever in the current international climate.

Procedures: The money available for each project is up to $15,000. There are no limitations in the way of presentation of a project, but the text should be up to 5 pages and a detailed budget. All types of cultural and artistic organizations are eligible to apply. The duration of the project should not exceed 6 months. Projects can be presented in English or Russian language. They should be submitted at the national Soros foundations in each country on paper and in electronic form not later than November 10, 2001. The final decision will be taken by the OSI Arts and Culture Sub-board by December 3, 2001.

The program will continue in the year 2002.
for more details http://www.batory.org.pl/art/
Source: MT