Only the following institutions may apply for Core allocated funds: American Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS), Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), International Republican Institute (IRI), National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI). All other applicants must follow the instructions for Discretionary Application Guidelines and Procedures.

The following templates have been designed to assist you in your application process. Please read the following directions carefully and utilize the formats provided below. Any deviation from deadlines or in formatting may lead to delays in processing your proposal.

• Core Institute Proposal Submittal Deadlines and Procedures (pdf)
  
  
• Core Institute Proposal and Guidelines Template (pdf)
  
  
• Core Institute Budget Template (pdf)