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U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS Annual Program Statement

ID: PDS-APS-FY25-02 • Type: Posted

Description

The 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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Strengthening Independent Media and Countering Disinformation, by funding proposals that cultivate an independent media environment, champion the rights of all, and help counter disinformation.

Background
The U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is issuing this Annual Program Statement (APS) to invite proposals from qualified individuals and organizations for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Armenia.

The goal is to promote bilateral cooperation through cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values and increase understanding of U.S. policy, culture, and perspectives.

Grant Details
Proposals should focus on one or more of the following priority program areas:
1) Championing Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Vulnerable Communities;
2) Strengthening U.S.-Armenia Cultural Ties through various artistic mediums;
3) Strengthening Independent Media and Countering Disinformation.

Activities typically funded include bringing American experts to Armenia, exhibitions, arts programs supporting underserved communities, and cultural heritage preservation projects. Programs not eligible for funding include partisan political activities, charitable activities, construction programs, religious activities, fundraising campaigns, scientific research, and institutional development projects.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society organizations), individuals (citizens of the U.S. and Armenia), non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions.

For-profit entities are not eligible. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and a valid registration on SAM.gov. Only one proposal per organization is allowed.

Period of Performance
Proposed programs should be completed within 12 months or less from the anticipated start date of May 1, 2025, for initial review or September 1, 2025, for second review.

Grant Value
The total amount available for this grant opportunity is $250,000 with individual award amounts ranging from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $150,000. Up to 10 awards are anticipated depending on funding availability.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Armenia.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Other
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
19.900 - AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 11/25/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity PDS-APS-FY25-02 for U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS Annual Program Statement with funding of $250,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs. It is expected that 10 total grants will be made worth between $5,000 and $150,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 25, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
June 1, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 156 Days
Last Updated
Nov. 25, 2024, 7:16 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
July 1, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Armenian: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non- governmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals (citizens of United States and Armenia) • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$150,000
Floor
$5,000
Estimated Program Funding
$250,000
Estimated Number of Grants
10

Contacts

Contact
Liana Sahakyan Grantor
Contact Email
yerevangrants@state.gov
Email Description
Grants Section
Contact Phone
37455057414

Documents

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