Cablegate: Application Deadline Extended for Iran Small

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KDEM KPAO ABUD AFIN AMGT ECON IR
SUBJECT: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR IRAN SMALL
GRANTS PROGRAM

REF: 08 STATE 33385

1. (SBU) The Office of Iranian Affairs (NEA/IR) announces
that the application deadline for the Iran Small Grants
program has been extended to November 15, 2008.

2. (SBU) The Office of Iranian Affairs has funds available
for small grants at addressee posts to support civil society,
human rights, and rule of law in Iran. Interested posts
should encourage appropriate local NGOs and other
organizations to submit proposals that fit within the
parameters of program (REFTEL).

3. (U) Please contact Nate Swanson at SwansonNL@state.gov or
Carolyn Coberly at CoberlyCH@state.gov for any questions
concerning the small grants or Iran democracy program.
RICE

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