Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS YEREVAN FY21
The PAS Yerevan Small Grants Program is a funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State. It is structured as an Annual Program Statement, meaning it lays out the Embassy's ongoing funding priorities and the kinds of activities it is interested in supporting over the course of the year. Rather than operating with a single deadline, the program accepts applications on a rolling basis, reviews them periodically, and makes awards as funds are available. The overall goal is to support projects that deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Armenia through practical programming that highlights shared values and encourages sustained bilateral engagement.
A core requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear American component. This can take the form of an American cultural element (for example, U.S. arts, music, film, education, or sports), or a tangible link to American experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field. The intent behind this requirement is not just branding or visibility, but a substantive connection that helps Armenian audiences better understand U.S. perspectives, including U.S. policy approaches, professional standards, and civic or cultural practices. Competitive proposals will generally be those that can show how the American element is integrated into the project design, and how it supports measurable learning, exchange, or collaboration outcomes.
The Embassy lists four main priority program areas. The first focuses on reinforcing shared U.S.-Armenian values by supporting initiatives that promote U.S. culture and education and that also advance human rights, social inclusion, entrepreneurship, youth engagement, and women's empowerment. Projects in this category might involve cultural programming (performances, exhibitions, screenings, workshops) paired with discussions or training that connect cultural expression to broader civic themes, or educational activities that build skills and create professional ties. The second priority area is advancing regional and global security, with a strong emphasis on reconciliation and building durable people-to-people partnerships between Armenia and Azerbaijan and/or Turkey. Proposals aligned with this theme are expected to go beyond one-off events and include plans for continued cooperation after the grant period ends, signaling a preference for efforts that create lasting networks, dialogue platforms, or collaborative initiatives.
The third priority area aims to develop media capacity and expand English language opportunities. This includes projects that train journalists, strengthen professional standards, and build practical skills related to new media tools and modern communications. It also includes initiatives that broaden access to English language learning, particularly when tied to professional development for journalists, students, and youth. In practice, this priority supports the idea that strong media ecosystems and language skills can improve access to information, increase international engagement, and create opportunities for Armenians to participate more fully in global professional and educational spaces.
The fourth priority area is strengthening democracy and civil society through programs that encourage transparency and accountability in governance, increase civic engagement, support reforms, and promote democracy-related outcomes such as rule of law, civic education, and an environment conducive to trade, investment, and entrepreneurship. This theme is broad but generally centers on practical, community-facing work that strengthens institutions and citizen participation. The notice also points out that many projects in this democracy and civil society space are commonly funded through other Embassy mechanisms, specifically the Democracy Commission and Alumni Outreach Small Grant Programs, which suggests applicants should be mindful of fit and may need to consider the most appropriate funding channel depending on the project design.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and may be awarded as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, depending on the level of involvement the U.S. government anticipates in the project. The opportunity is identified as PAS YEREVAN FY21 under funding opportunity number PAS YEREVAN FY21 and is associated with CFDA number 19.040. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is listed as $50,000, with an expectation of around 10 awards, though actual selections depend on the availability of funds. Proposals are accepted throughout the year, with reviews conducted on a biannual schedule around June 1 and December 1, again subject to funding availability. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others," indicating that eligibility details are defined in the full announcement, but the program generally targets organizations capable of delivering public diplomacy programming aligned with the Embassy's stated priorities.Apply for PAS YEREVAN FY21
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Armenia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PAS Yerevan Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by U.S. Embassy Yerevan will accept proposals on a rolling basis throughout the year and will review proposals on a biannual basis subject to the availability of funds, on/around June 1 and December 1.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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