U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS Annual Program Statement
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Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Armenia (DOS-ARM)

Award Range

$5K - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Armenia is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, as outlined in the U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS Annual Program Statement. This initiative aims to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Armenia by supporting projects that focus on themes such as human rights, education, economic empowerment, and media capacity building, with a requirement for all proposals to incorporate American cultural elements. The total funding available is $150,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the funds are exhausted. Interested applicants can contact Liana Sahakyan at sahakyanl@state.gov for further information, with the application deadline set for October 31, 2024.

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    The U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to allocate $150,000 for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, with individual awards up to $50,000. This initiative supports projects that enhance cultural ties between the U.S. and Armenia through themes like human rights, education, economic empowerment, and media capacity building. Proposals must incorporate American cultural elements and can include activities such as cultural exchanges and educational programs. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Armenian non-profit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions, but not for-profit entities. Applications will be reviewed quarterly, and funds are available on a rolling basis until depleted. Key requirements include a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and compliance with submission guidelines outlined in the NOFO. The document details eligible activities, funding restrictions, required documentation, and evaluation criteria, underscoring the emphasis on transparency and competition in the grant allocation process.
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