Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Multiple Addresses (see below)

Countries Served..........................................................................

Newly Independent States

Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Georgia	Kazakhstan Kyrgystan Moldova Russia	Tadjikistan Turkmenistan Ukraine Uzbekistan
Balkans Albania Bulgaria Romania former Yugoslavia	Baltics Estonia Latvia Lithuania	Central Europe Czech Republic Hungary Poland Slovakia

Other: See Program Areas

Program Topics............................................................................

Arts and Culture Community Development Democracy and Governance Economic and Business Development Education Environment

Health Human Rights Media and Communications NGO Development Peace and Security Social Welfare Women

Other: Private sector development

Types of Support..........................................................................
Grant Range: $ not specified

Annual Campaign Building and Renovation Capital Campaign Conferences and Seminars Consulting Services Continuing Support Curriculum Development Debt Reduction Emergency Funds Employee Matching Gifts Employee-related Scholarships Endowment Funds Equipment

Exchange Programs Fellowships General Operating Support Individuals Inkind Gifts Internships Land Acquisition Lectureships Loans Matching Funds Operating Budgets Professorships Program Development

Program Related Investments Publication Renovation Projects Research Scholarship Funds Scholarships to Individuals Seed Money Special Projects Student Aid Student Loans to Individuals Technical Assistance

Program Areas...............................................................................

CIPE's overall purpose is to encourage the growth of private enterprise principles and organizations that contribute to democratic development. By building business organizations committed to the values of private enterprise and democracy, CIPE plays a key role in encouraging and sustaining democratic transitions.

CIPE program objectives include:

- to support the growing interest in market economics and private enterprise among government leaders and society in general
- to promote business participation in democratic political and policy processes
- to increase the base of business talent in the developing world
- to encourage interest in privatizing state-owned firms and deregulating economic systems- to increase public understanding and appreciation of the role of the entrepreneur in economic growth
- to build independent business organizations

CIPE provides financial support in the form of grants to non-government business organizations such as chambers of commerce, employers' federations, trade associations and private enterprises oriented research groups throughout the world. CIPE's priority is to support projects in countries where conditions provide greatest potential for lasting success.

Restrictions and Limitations............................................................

CIPE funds specific projects and does not provide general organizational support. Project support generally is not to exceed 25% of applicant organization's annual operating budget, and projects must demonstrate the goal of self-sufficiency. Generally, CIPE is not to be sole source of project funding, unless there are compelling reasons why this requirement should be waived.

No funding for commercial ventures, trade and investment promotions,or partisan political activity.

Publications...................................................................................

Application Guidelines

Grant List

Annual Report

Application Procedures..................................................................

Letter of Inquiry Required
Length:
Contents: Potential applicants urged to submit brief concept paper explaining proposed project before complete proposal is prepared.

Application Form Provided
Proposal: Review criteria described in grant guidelines and carefully follow format.
Requirements:

Project design:
- Proposed project objectives must clearly address the purpose and objectives of CIPE;
- Project design must include specific, measurable outcomes which can be used to evaluate the degree to which the project's objectives are met;
- Project design must describe post-grant activities which would continue and enhance the success of the project.

NOTE: Detailed grant APPLICATION FORM may be filled out online, by accessing CIPE website. BOTH CONCEPT PAPERS AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SENT TO CIPE AFTER SUBMITTING THESE FORMS.

Submission Date...........................................................................

Not specified

Funding Decision.........................................................................

Review process may require up to six months. Receipt of proposals is acknowledged by letter. CIPE Program Committee makes recommendations to board of directors, which meets three times a year. Final approval is through the National Endowment of Democracy (with which CIPE is affiliated).

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