Grants available for human rights, free speech projects in Central Asia

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Country: Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

Journalism and non-profit organizations in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tadjikistan are encouraged to apply for grants to expand human rights, support independent media and develop effective public policy. Deadline to apply: March 31.

Grants will total €50,000 (about US$72,500), offered through the government of the Netherlands.

Applications are accepted in Russian and English.

For more information (in Russian) visit the relevant link or e-mail AST@minbuza.nl

http://www.internews.kz/newsitem/11-01-2010/10148 (only in Russian)