U.S. Mission to Armenia: U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS Annual Program Statement

Overview

The U.S. Embassy invites proposals from qualified individuals and organizations for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Armenia, including cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s) or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of

U.S. policy, culture, and perspectives. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and awarded pending funding availability. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting proposals. Please follow all instructions below carefully.

Priority Program Areas

• Championing Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Vulnerable Communities, by funding proposals that support social inclusion, strengthen inclusive education, accessibility, or build awareness and opportunities for persons with disabilities, or support inclusion and integration of displaced communities.
  
  
• Strengthening U.S.-Armenia Cultural Ties, by funding proposals that promote U.S.-Armenia cultural exchange, including through music, literature, dance, arts, film, and sports; bring together U.S. and Armenian artists and other experts to collaborate, and support artistic and cultural heritage preservation projects that showcase Armenia’s archaeological, cultural, and natural treasures.
  
  
• Strengthening Independent Media and Countering Disinformation, by funding proposals that cultivate an independent media environment, champion the rights of all, and help counter disinformation. 

Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to:

• Bringing American experts, speakers, performers, or athletes to Armenia;
• Exhibitions of works by Americans on priority program themes;
• Arts, cultural and social inclusion programs, particularly those that support underserved communities and/or promote Armenia as a desired destination for tourism and investment

Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization.  If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. 

Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in12 months or less.   

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

• Programs relating to partisan political activity;
• Charitable or development activities 
• Construction programs
• Programs that support specific religious activities
• Fund-raising campaigns 
• Exclusively scientific research projects 
• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
• Exchange programs with countries other than the United States and Cameroon
• Academic research programs
• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or 
• Programs that duplicate existing programs.

Substantial Involvement

If your award is issued as a cooperative agreement or an FAA with substantial involvement, the U.S. Embassy Yaounde Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) will outline the specific areas of substantial involvement for the project.

Submission Dates and Times
The U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) will accept proposals on a rolling basis throughout the year and will review them at least twice annually, subject to the availability of funds, on or around the following dates:

• Proposals received between October 1 and January 31 will be reviewed by March 31. Responses will be sent to applicants by May 31.
• Proposals received between February 1 and June 1 will be reviewed by August 31. Responses will be sent to applicants by October 30.