Carnegie Corporation of New York

CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

Person of contact: Dr. Narciso Matos

437 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Tel.: (212) 207-6286

Fax: (212) 233-9822

E-mail:

Statement

Carnegie Corporation of New York was created in 1911 to promote "the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding." Up to 7.4 percent of its grant funds may be used for the same purpose to benefit people in countries that are or have been members of the British Commonwealth, with a current emphasis on Commonwealth Africa. As a grant-making foundation, the Corporation seeks to implement a vision of philanthropy intended "to do real and permanent good in this world."

Types of assistance offeredDirect funding;

Technical Assistance;

Institutional linkages;

Material assistance (e.g., books, equipment, etc.);

Studies / research.

Channels of provisionThe Carnegie Corporation provides assistance directly to tertiary institutions in Africa.

Types of eligible institutionsUniversities.

Note: The Corporation is exploring the possibilities of support for open universities or tertiary distance learning organizations, research centers or institutes, buffer or system oversight bodies, e.g., national council of higher education.

Thematic assistance prioritiesNo priority has yet been given to any particular thematic concern.

Target beneficiariesWomen at the undergraduate level, students, faculty, university administrators.

Geographical restrictions Grants are restricted to Commonwealth countries in Africa.

CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

Written policy documentThe Carnegie Program Guideline can be found at the

for public referencefollowing web address:

General procedures for First, send letter of inquiry. Staff will respond and, if requesting assistance appropriate, will request a more detailed proposal.

Required information The required information or documentation depends

or documentationon nature of project. A proposed budget, work plan, and letter of support from the relevant head of the

institution will always be required to accompany full

proposals.

Duration of review process4 to 12 weeks to review, and 5 to 6 months for a successful request to be recommended for approval to Board of Trustees for final decision.

For support requestsDr. Narciso Matos

and submission of requests Senior Program Officer

contactInternational Development Program

Carnegie Corporation of New York

437 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Tel.: (212) 207-6286

Fax: (212) 233-9822

E-mail:

Particular deadlines or Board meets four times a year; proposal deadlines

cut-off dates for the submission vary with date of meeting. Check website.

of requests for assistance

For more information on the Carnegie Corporation please visit its website at:

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