Deadline: 21-Feb-22
U.S. Embassy Yerevan, of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program for fiscal year 2022.
The program supports initiatives that develop democracy, promote respect for human rights, and support civic education in Armenia.
U.S. Embassy Yerevan, of the U.S. Department of State, announces the U.S. Alumni Outreach Small Grants Program competition for fiscal year 2022, 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, nongovernmental 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 enhance internet freedom and promote digital security skills
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: Up to 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards (depending on award budgets)
- Award Ceiling: $8,000 for individual grants and $15,000 for awards to NGOs
- Total available funding: Up to $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply:
- Individual Alumni of all USG-funded or 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 that have USG alumni members.
Please note that American and third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible to apply. In case of institutional applicants, the representative(s) of the USG Alumni community need(s) to have a substantial involvement in the management or the programmatic activities of the project.
For more information, visit https://www.usa.am/cms/announcements.php
