# Notice of the Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Title VIII) Advisory Committee Open Virtual Meeting
**ACTION:**
Notice of an advisory committee open meeting.
**SUMMARY:**
Pursuant to Section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), notice is hereby given to announce a public virtual meeting of the Title VIII Advisory Committee on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
**DATES:**
The meeting will begin at approximately 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Thursday, August 20, 2020 via Google Meets and adjourn at approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Designated Federal Officer, Ms. Sidni Dechaine, Title VIII Program Officer, Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, *[email protected].*
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
All meeting participants are being asked to submit a notice of intent to attend by Tuesday, August 18, 2020 via email to *[email protected],* subject line “Title VIII Advisory Committee Public Meeting 2020.” Upon receipt of notice, attendees will receive the meeting number and password. Members of the public who will participate are encouraged to dial into the meeting 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
*Purpose of Meeting and Topics to be Discussed:* The Advisory Committee will announce grant recipients for the 2020 funding opportunity for the Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union, in accordance with the Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983, Public Law 98-164, as amended. The agenda will include opening statements by the Committee chair and Committee members. The Committee will provide an overview and discussion of eligible grant proposals submitted from “national organizations with an interest and expertise in conducting research and training concerning the countries of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union,” based on the guidelines set forth in the March 12, 2020 request for proposals published on *Grants.gov* and SAMS Domestic ( *mygrants.service-now.com* ). Following Committee deliberation, interested members of the public may make oral statements concerning the Title VIII program. This meeting will be open to the public; however, attendees must register in advance.
Zachary A. Parker,
Director,Office of Directives Management,Department of State.