The next deadline is June 15, 1998. Contact information for the Gender Studies Small Grant Program is at the end of the message. The CEU Program on Gender and Culture Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP) 1998 is now accepting proposals for grants of up to 2,000 USD from regional groups, programs, and departments promoting women, women`s studies, and gender studies in CEE/fSU.

Round I Application Deadline: JUNE 15, 1998

The GSGP has been established jointly by the Open Society Institute and the CEU Program on Gender and Culture to support gender initiatives in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and of the former Soviet Union. We are open to a wide variety of funding requests, but would like particularly to encourage groups which are just getting started and need seed money to raise more substantial funds elsewhere, or to establish basic infrastructures. Priority will be given to projects that are innovative, will result in increased opportunities for others (e.g. greater access to materials and resources, or to participate in gender related activities) and will have a lasting impact. Institutes, centers, programs and departments actively involved in teaching, research or policy activities that are of importance to gender issues are welcome to apply for grants up to $2,000 to be completed in up to 12 months. Only institutions which are located in the region are eligible to participate in GSGP. Requests may include, but are not limited to: support for conferences, seminars, workshops, curriculum development, acquisition of materials (e.g. books, journals, CD-roms) and services (e.g. translations of manuscripts when publishing agreements are concluded, research/librarian services when documentation is provided that such a person would make a substantial contribution to increasing access to gender oriented resources). The funding may also be used for equipment like photocopy machines, fax machines, modems and computer upgrades. First time applicants are welcome, please take care and effort to document your request in great detail. Applications from individuals, requests for individual travel support or for research will not be considered. Applicants will not be eligible to receive more than one grant within a given yearly cycle. Each organisation applying to the GSGP should submit the following documentation in addition to the Applicant Information Form (follows at the end of this message). All applications must be written in English. Two page proposal describing the objectives of the GSGP project and expected outcomes. Detailed budget and narrative that clearly explains individual line items (no more than $2,000). A one page summary of the past activities of the group, program or department. The Applicant Information Form asks for the following information:

Full contact information for the applicant group, program or department. The names, full address and telephone/fax numbers of two individuals who can evaluate and comment on the group`s work and the proposed activities and who can be contacted if the GSGP board would like further information about the applicant organisation. Other sources of funding. Bank information - GSGP grants are awarded through bank transfer to a USD account. Please provide as much information as possible when applying for the grant. Successful applicants cannot be awarded their grants until complete bank information is provided.

Where to Send Applications By post, applications should be addressed to: The Program on Gender and Culture Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP) Central European University 1051 Budapest Nador u. 9

Hungary Applications may also be faxed to: +36-1-327-3001 Or sent via e-mail to:

Deadlines Round I: Winter `98 Round II: Summer `98

Application Deadline January 15, 1998 June 15, 1998

Award Notification February 15, 1998 July 15, 1998

Funding Begins March 1, 1998 August 1, 1998

Grant Period Ends March 1, 1999 August 1, 1999

Grant Report Due April 1, 1999 September 1, 1999

For Further Information All enquiries should be directed to: The Program on Gender & Culture, Tel: +36-1-327-3034 Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP), Fax:+36-1-327-3001 Central European University,

E-mail: 1051 Budapest, Nador u. 9 Hungary