| Colombo, March 2, 2005 -- The World Bank Colombo Office is inviting non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations in Sri Lanka to submit their applications for the Small Grants Program 2005. All registered nonprofit, non-governmental organizations are eligible but priority will be given to organizations that have not been supported by the Small Grant Program in previous years. Please note that the Small Grants Program cannot fund: Research programs, formal academic training programs, operational projects, ongoing institutional core support (such as equipment unrelated to the activity), scholarships, fellowships, study programs, individuals applying on their own behalf, or organizations not categorized as civil society organizations. Proposed activities should not compete with and must be clearly distinguishable from regular World Bank programs. Applications for the Small Grants Program are available from the reception at the World Bank’s Colombo Office, 73/5, Galle Road, Colombo 3. To receive copies by mail, e-mail or fax, Please contact Ms. Chulie De Silva at the same address; or e-mail: cdesilva@worldbank.org; or send a Fax, to 2440357. Application forms will also be available on the website www.worldbank.org/lk. The deadline for submission of applications: March 15, 2005. |
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