Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Grant Seekers
How much money can I apply for?
There is no minimum or maximum. The average grant is $20,000.
Are multi-year grants awarded?
The Foundation awards grants generally for up to one year. In some cases, grants may be renewed after the first year. On occasion, the Foundation has awarded multi-year grants.
Who can apply for a grant?
The Foundation's charter allows it to support U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit organizations or comparable institutions as well as universities and government entities. The Foundation makes grants only to registered legal entities.
Can a for-profit entity apply for funding?
The Foundation may support initiatives by private for-profit institutions if the project itself is not-for-profit and does not serve the commercial interests of the private entity.
Can an American organization that is not working with an NIS organization receive a grant?
No. American organizations are eligible to receive grants only for U.S.-NIS partnership projects. The partnership must be well established when the proposal is submitted.
Are grants awarded to individuals?
The Foundation generally does not award grants to individuals.
What kinds of projects does the Eurasia Foundation support?
Please see the Program Activities section link.
Can I apply for scholarship funding to study in the United States?
The Foundation does not provide support for individual academic study or research.
Does the Foundation provide travel grants?
The Foundation only occasionally provides travel grants, usually in cases where participation in an event is deemed critical to an individual's ability to participate in a long-term activity related to the Foundation's mandate. On rare occasions, the Foundation's field offices may consider requests for intra-NIS travel.
When are the deadlines to submit proposals to the Eurasia Foundation? Where can I get the application forms?
To achieve its goals of rapid and flexible funding of qualified programs, the Eurasia Foundation encourages grant seekers to submit proposals at any time. There are no deadlines (except in the case of grant competitions) or application forms. For more information on regional offices proposal review cycle, please contactthe Eurasia Foundation office near you.
Can I apply for funding in languages other than Russian and English?
Proposals may be submitted in any language. Proposals submitted in a language other than English or Russian must be accompanied by an English or Russian translation.
Should I send a proposal right away?
No. The Foundation strongly encourages applicants to start by submitting a 2-3 page letter of inquiry describing the objectives of the program, so that the Foundation staff may determine whether the project falls within present priorities. After an inquiry is reviewed, the Foundation staff will advise you on how best to proceed.
How many copies of materials should I send?
Grant seekers should supply only one copy of their materials, unless otherwise instructed.
How should materials be sent?
Proposals can be sent via post, fax, email or delivery in-person to your regional office. Electronic submissions are encouraged.
Do all Eurasia Foundation offices use the same criteria to evaluate proposals?
Yes. Please refer to the Foundation's grant proposal guidelines.
How long will it take to review my submission?
Inquiries are reviewed in approximately 2-3 weeks. Full proposals are reviewed in approximately 8-10 weeks. These periods are approximations only. Reviews can take less or more time depending on the proposal.
How does the Foundation respond to submissions?
The Eurasia Foundation staff will respond to letters of inquiry by either encouraging the grant seeker to submit a proposal or informing the grant seeker that the proposed program does not currently fall within the Foundation's priorities. Upon preliminary review of a proposal, the Eurasia Foundation staff will notify the applicant of a decision or request additional information about the project. Requests for additional information do not imply that the Foundation will or will not support the program. They simply indicate that additional information is necessary to complete the review. Completion of the review will depend on the strength of the original proposal and the speed with which grant seekers respond to requests for additional information.
