The Department of Cultural Affairs in Turkey is offering the Youth Filmmaking Project Grant to promote understanding of democracy, human rights, tolerance, diversity, women’s issues, and economic empowerment among Turkish youth through film. The grant supports the creation of short films by young people in various Turkish cities. Funding of up to $525,000 over 18 months is available, with applicants encouraged to seek additional funding. Proposals should involve partnerships between Turkish and American organizations. Deadline for submissions is May 15, 2008, with programs expected to start within 30 days of grant agreement signing.
Opportunity ID: 41187
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRMTR-07-GR-001-EUR-040708 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Filmmaking Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Supplemental Funding from US MISSION IN TURKEY |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The United States Mission to Turkey, through its Consulate General in Istanbul, invites Turkish and American universities, non-governmental organizations and commercial entities to submit funding proposals for a nationwide youth film project. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 07, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $525,000 |
| Award Floor: | $525,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to Turkish and American universities, non-governmental organizations and commercial entities. All applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in filmmaking and/or youth projects. Proposals must include at least one partner from the United States and one partner from Turkey. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Turkey |
| Description: | The goal of this program is to promote greater understanding and awareness among young people in Turkey of issues related to democracy, human rights, tolerance and diversity, womens issues, and economic empowerment through youth-created films and videos. The grantee will work with young people in cities and regions throughout Turkey to make short films or videos fiction or documentary – that address one or more of these five areas.
Requested funding for the program will last for 18 months and may not exceed $525,000. Applicants are encouraged to seek co-funding from non-U.S. Government sources. Proposals must include partnerships between Turkish and American entities. The deadline for submissions of proposals is May 15, 2008. Programs should commence 30 days following the signing of the grant agreement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | US Mission Turkey |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Craig Dicker email: DickerCL@state.gov
US Embassy Ankara Craig Kuehl email: kuehlcl@state.gov US Consulate Istanbul Email:DickerCL@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 41187 Full Announcement-2 -> Film RFP- Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Craig Dicker email: DickerCL@state.gov US Embassy Ankara Craig Kuehl email: kuehlcl@state.gov US Consulate Istanbul Email: DickerCL@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00006766 | Apr 07, 2008 | May 15, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41187 SF424-2.0.pdf
41187 SF424D-1.1.pdf
41187 SF424C-1.0.pdf
41187 SF424B-1.1.pdf
41187 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
41187 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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