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R -- EDUCATIONAL AND PRO-DEMOCRATIC ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER DEMOCRACY IN BURMA DUE 033098 POC H. Leo Powell, Contract Specialist, (703) 875-6071; Fax (703) 875-5005 WEB: State Department Acquisition Web Site, http://www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. E-MAIL: Educational & Pro-Democratic Activities to Foster Democracy in Burma, leo.h.powell@dos.us-state.gov. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, is soliciting applications from organizations with the capabilities and interest in conducting activities to foster democracy in Burma. Pro- democracy activities should include, but are not limited to support for education of Burmese students and refugees, support of activities within Burma that promote institution-building within the pro-democracy movement or within and among the ethnic groups of Burma. Authority for this program is contained in P.L. 104-208, Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act for FY-1997. Any organization capable of conducting any of the related activities may request detailed information concerning the goals of the program and instructions for submitting applications by contacting H. Leo Powell, (703) 875-6071. To be considered for a grant, applications must be received by 4:00 PM EST, March 30, 1998. (0071)

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