Deadline: 13 February 2020
The U.S. Embassy Yerevan, of the U.S. Department of State, has announced the U.S. Alumni Outreach Grants Program competition 2020 with an aim to maintain contacts with U.S. Government-funded exchange program alumni and to encourage networking among alumni and their colleagues in fields that promote democratic advancement, civic education, association building, youth empowerment, and economic reform.
Program funds can be used for the following purposes:
- Support initiatives aimed at promoting democratic institutions as well as enhancing the protection of human rights;
- Enhance cooperation among USG alumni, civil society, and the general public to eliminate corruption;
- Assist efforts to promote association building, alumni networking and civic engagement;
- Extend development and empowerment opportunities for youth from the regions of Armenia;
- Develop independent and diverse media in Armenia, strengthen investigative journalism and counter the dissemination of disinformation;
- Enhance economic development, spur the startup community and entrepreneurial activities in Armenia.
Funding Information
$5,000 for individual grants and $10,000 for awards to NGOs
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply:
- Alumni of all U.S. Government (USG)-funded 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.
For more information, visit https://www.usa.am/cms/announcements.php