Deadline: 30-Mar-22
The Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is seeking applications for the Projects Grants to support various cultural, educational, research, and philanthropic projects that can have a positive impact on the Armenian world, be it in Armenia or in the Diaspora.
Priority Areas
Projects submitted must fall within the scope of the Department’s four priority areas:
- To promote and contribute to the vitality of the Armenian language and culture in the Diaspora. They place particular emphasis on the Western Armenian language.
- To provide academic support to Armenian and Armenian Studies university students and researchers and to promote, more generally, research on Armenian subjects.
- To support civil society and intellectual creativity in Armenia in order to consolidate democratic culture.
- To assist cultural and educational institutions in Turkey that valorise the Armenian presence in the country, and contribute to the improvement of Armenian-Turkish relations.
Eligible Activities
Projects can include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Publications in both Armenian and Turkish (including translations) that focus on the Armenian community and culture.
- Armenian cultural events.
- Academic research and teaching on Armenian related issues.
- Other projects that are broadly in line with the examples.
Eligibility Criteria
Project grants are open to all applicants (both individuals and organisations), regardless of nationality or country of implementation, as long as they pertain to Armenian themes and issues.
Selection Criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects is made by a committee within the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. On occasion, external expertise is sought and references solicited (in accordance with European Privacy Laws). The evaluation process takes into account the following factors:
- The relevance of the proposed project to the priorities of the Department.
- The originality of the project, as well as its feasibility and sustainability.
- The potential impact of the project and if it offers any solutions to underlying problems or fills a specific niche.
- The financial and human resources needed to complete the project successfully (including an appropriate budget and a realistic timeline).
- The qualifications and track-record of the applicant(s).
- If the project includes any evaluation mechanisms.
For more information, visit https://gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-lista/projects-grants-2022/