The United States Department of Commerce, Special American Business
Internship Training (SABIT) Program is pleased to announce the opening
of the 2004 Grant round.

Please click on the following link to access the 2004 Grant Application
Kit:
http://www.mac.doc.gov/sabit/2004_APP.pdf

All application materials and supporting documentation are due by April
23, 2004.

Through public-private partnerships, the SABIT Grant Program enables
U.S. companies and organizations to build relationships and explore
commercial opportunities in Eurasian markets by facilitating
interactions with counterparts from Eurasia. Structured as reimbursable
awards, grants cover a share of the costs of hosting Eurasian managers
and scientists for 3-6 months of hands-on training in U.S. business
practices.

The SABIT Grant Program not only satisfies the technical assistance
needs of Eurasian economic development, but also provides a unique
opportunity to facilitate cross-border cooperation with targeted
individuals and organizations in Eurasia. SABIT Grants offset the most
substantial costs of the training program, and work to mitigate the
risks of doing business in Eurasia. A majority of U.S. hosts have
entered into business relationships with their trainees in the form of
joint ventures, distributorships, or contractual arrangements.

For more information, please contact Patrick Brennan:
202.482.2077
patrick_brennan@ita.doc.gov

Thank you!

SABIT Program
U.S. Department of Commerce
SABIT Program
1401 Constitution Avenue NW
FCB - 4th Floor - 4100W
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-0073 telephone
(202) 482-2443 fax

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