Deadline: 15-Apr-21
U.S. Embassy Yerevan, of the U.S. Department of State, announces the U.S. Alumni Outreach Small Grants Program competition for the fiscal year 2021, aiming to maintain contacts with alumni of exchange programs supported by the U.S. Government (USG) and to encourage networking among alumni and their colleagues in fields that promote democratic advancement, civic education, youth empowerment, and economic reform.
Individual alumni of all USG-funded and USG-sponsored exchange programs (including programs supported by ECA, USAID, and USDA), as well as Armenian-registered NGOs (non-profit, non-governmental organizations), that have alumni members, are eligible to apply for funding.
Objectives
Project proposals should aim to address the following program priorities:
- Support democratic institutions, promote civic engagement and political dialogue;
- Extend development and empowerment opportunities for youth from the regions of Armenia;
- Promote social inclusion and strengthen civic participation and rights protection of marginalized communities;
- Localize best practices and expertise gained during the exchange program in the United States in support of economic reform, good governance, and transparency;
- Support initiatives that promote digital security/safety and critical thinking skills and counter hate speech.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: Up to $100,000;
- Award Ceiling: $5,000 for individual grants and $10,000 for awards to NGOs;
- Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply:
- Alumni of all USG-funded and USG-sponsored exchange programs that are residents of Armenia;
- Armenian-registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, that have USG alumni members;
- Independent media outlets registered in Armenia have USG alumni members.
For more information, visit https://www.usa.am/cms/announcements.php