2024 Title VIII (Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia)

The Department of State invites applications from U.S. organizations with interest and expertise in conducting research and foreign language training to implement programs concerning the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union. The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to inform potential applicant organizations of programmatic, procedural, and funding information for the annual grant competition for the Program for the Studies of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII). Key aspects of the program include: • Developing, supporting, and deepening American expertise in the countries of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union • Developing American proficiency in the critical languages of Eastern Europe and the independent states of the former Soviet Union • Bringing regional and foreign language expertise to the service of the U.S. government and contributing to U.S. knowledge and national capability • Advancing U.S. foreign policy goals and fostering international collaboration and understanding