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PAS Yerevan Small Grants Program
The U. S. Embassy Yerevan Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U. S. Department of State is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for PAS Yerevan’s Small Grants Program.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and awarded pending funds availability.
This
is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.
Purpose of Small Grants:
PAS Yerevan invites proposals for projects that strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Armenia through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
All projects must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U. S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas:
Reinforce U. S. – Armenian Shared Values Advance Regional and Global Security Develop Media Capacity and Expand English Language Opportunities Strengthen Democracy and Civil Society Reinforce U. S. – Armenian Shared Values, by funding proposals which:
Promote U. S. culture, including music, dance, arts, film, sports, and education, and support human rights, social inclusion, entrepreneurship, youth outreach, and women’s empowerment.
Advance Regional and Global Security, by funding proposals which:
Promote reconciliation and lasting partnerships between the people of Armenia and Azerbaijan and/or Turkey, including plans for continued cooperation after the project ends.
Develop Media Capacity and Expand English Language Opportunities, by funding proposals which:
train journalists and advance the use of new media tools, as well as expand English language learning and training opportunities for journalists, students, and youth.
Strengthen Democracy and Civil Society, by funding proposals which:
encourage transparency and accountability in governance, foster civic engagement and reforms, and promote democracy, trade and investment, rule of law, civic education, and entrepreneurship.
Most projects of this nature are funded under the Democracy Commission and Alumni Outreach Small Grant Programs.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and awarded pending funds availability.
This
is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.
Purpose of Small Grants:
PAS Yerevan invites proposals for projects that strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Armenia through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
All projects must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U. S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas:
Reinforce U. S. – Armenian Shared Values Advance Regional and Global Security Develop Media Capacity and Expand English Language Opportunities Strengthen Democracy and Civil Society Reinforce U. S. – Armenian Shared Values, by funding proposals which:
Promote U. S. culture, including music, dance, arts, film, sports, and education, and support human rights, social inclusion, entrepreneurship, youth outreach, and women’s empowerment.
Advance Regional and Global Security, by funding proposals which:
Promote reconciliation and lasting partnerships between the people of Armenia and Azerbaijan and/or Turkey, including plans for continued cooperation after the project ends.
Develop Media Capacity and Expand English Language Opportunities, by funding proposals which:
train journalists and advance the use of new media tools, as well as expand English language learning and training opportunities for journalists, students, and youth.
Strengthen Democracy and Civil Society, by funding proposals which:
encourage transparency and accountability in governance, foster civic engagement and reforms, and promote democracy, trade and investment, rule of law, civic education, and entrepreneurship.
Most projects of this nature are funded under the Democracy Commission and Alumni Outreach Small Grant Programs.
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Annual Program Statement
Additional Information of Eligibility:
U. S. Embassy Yerevan encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
Most selected proposals will be from those registered and performing in Armenia.
However, a limited number of proposals from U.S.-based organizations will be considered.
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://am.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants-program/notice-of-funding-opportunity/
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
POC e-mail address
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2021-02-26
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-05-06
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