OpportunityTitle: Youth Filmmaking Project
CategoryExplanation: 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.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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.
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, women&#146;s 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 &#150; 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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Program Officer&apos;s Email
GrantorContactText: Craig Dicker email: DickerCL@state.gov &lt;br/&gt;US Embassy Ankara  &lt;br/&gt;Craig Kuehl email: kuehlcl@state.gov &lt;br/&gt;US Consulate Istanbul