The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (“BIAAS”) seeks grant proposals for projects aimed at promoting an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria in the fields of history, politics, economics and law. Grant proposals that further the Institute’s mission will also be accepted in the fields of literature, poetry, music and translations. Grants may include support for related lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, and documentaries. Grants for salary replacement will not be considered.

Grants will not exceed $25,000 unless a compelling case is made for a larger grant.

Grant applications must be submitted by March 15, 2013. Applicants will be notified of the result of their application in July 2013. Grants will be distributed on or before September 1, 2013. A final report will be due within ninety days after the completion date of the award period.

Grant Proposal Format
A proposal summary (not to exceed one page)
This should provide the following:
• Proposal title
• Name of applicant
• Your position and institution (if applicable)
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Project synopsis (not to exceed 100 words)
• Amount of money requested (in dollars)
• What is the final product that you are working towards during the grant period? (not to exceed 15 words)
• Where did you hear about the availability of BIAAS grants?
Narrative Description (not to exceed three single-spaced pages):
The applicant should submit a narrative, not to exceed three single-spaced pages, which provides a justification for the project, conveying the ideas, objectives, methods and work plan. A simple statement of need or intent is insufficient. The applicant should describe the intellectual significance of the proposed project pertaining to Austrian-American studies, including its value to scholars and/or general audiences. If a grant request is for a distinct part of a larger project, an overview of the larger project should be included. The applicant should describe the intended audience and the intended results of the project. The applicant should explain how the results will be disseminated and why such means are appropriate to the subject matter and audience.

Supporting Information:
• A simple budget for the project (in dollars; not to exceed one page)
• A curriculum vitae for the applicant, showing current and past positions, education, awards and honors, publications and other relevant professional activities and accomplishments (not to exceed 3 pages)
• A bibliography (optional; not to exceed 3 pages)
• A list of other sources that have provided funding for this project, if applicable.

Proposals must be in English. The entire proposal should not exceed 12 pages.

BIAAS expects grant recipients to provide broad access to all grant products, insofar as the conditions of the materials and intellectual property rights allow.

Applications may be submitted by mail or email to the address set forth below on or before March 15, 2013. Late proposals will not be considered.

If you have questions about the application process, you may contact:

Carlie Numi
Deputy Administrator
The Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation
200 E. State Street, Suite 306-A
P.O. Box 1819
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Email: cnumi@botstiber.org
Telephone: 610-566-3375
Fax: 610-566-3376