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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I apologize for cross-posting</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear Colleagues,<br>
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Are you interested in applying for Beyond the Net Funding Programme medium and large grants? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Applications are now open thru Thursday, 23 March 2017.</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">To help prepare your application, we have organised two online info sessions next <b>Today, 23 February 2017 at 10:30 - 11:30 UTC and 16:00 - 17:00 UTC.</b><br>
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In these sessions, we will cover programme specifications; funding available, eligibility criteria etc. For these particular sessions, we have invited ISOC subject matter experts on grant writing and project planning. Register below. <br>
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<b>How to Plan a Project: Salam Yamout, Regional Director, Middle East<br>
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 UTC<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">How to Write a Successful Application</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: Connie Kendig; Senior Grants Manager<br>
<b>Time: 16:00 - 17:00 UTC</b><br>
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<b>Connection Details at: </b><a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/events/beyond-net-info-sessions">https://www.internetsociety.org/events/beyond-net-info-sessions</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Important to Know:</b><br>
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This year, Beyond the Net will only offer one cycle of applications for medium and large grants. Other programs will remain unchanged.<br>
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In order to further support the United Nation’s Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development (SDGs), ISOC has expanded the focus areas of its projects to include: SDG 4 (Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).<br>
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Please find the full programme information at: https://www.internetsociety.org/beyondthenet<br>
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We look forward to meeting you online!<br>
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Ilda Simao</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Ilda Simao</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Website: <a href="http://www.InternetSociety.org/beyondthenet">
www.InternetSociety.org/beyondthenet</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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