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TRACK-II-FY24-ARM-6: Track II Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Initiatives

Closed Closed February 22, 2024 Opportunity TRACK-II-FY24-ARM-6 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Armenia notices from 2023.

• Award ceiling$300,000
• Award floor$50,000
• Total funding$500,000
• Expected awards4
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: Armenian, U.S. and International not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.

Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

ROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement programs to: 1) advance civil society peace-building efforts between the people of Armenia and Azerbaijan, and 2) to support civil society’s efforts to advance normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkiye. Proposals may include initiatives with elements such as people-to-people programs, civil society exchanges, dialogues, research, education, training, awareness-raising, and confidence-building measures. Two (2) separate projects are set forth in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The overall objective of these initiatives is to support progress toward a sustainable, long-lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and to advance regional cooperation, reconciliation and normalization of relations in the region. NOTE: Applicants may apply for one or both projects, however, the two projects have distinct goals and audiences and should not be combined into a single initiative. Program Objectives: This NOFO comprises two (2) separate projects. Applicants must have the experience and resources to reach the target objectives. Project 1: Supporting Civil Society Efforts and Building Public Confidence in the Normalization of Relations between Armenia and Turkiye Project ceiling: $200,000 For this project, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan seeks innovative proposals to advance the normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkiye by supporting civil society efforts to address reconciliation and build public confidence in normalization. Projects might focus on the following: utilizing creative dialogue and the arts to envision a shared future; reconciliation and conflict resolution skill-building initiatives; exchanges or training programs that build networks between young leaders on shared challenges and issues; and/or Initiatives that empower participants to tell stories shared history and culture that highlight human dignity and empathy. The scope of this NOFO is purposefully kept broad to encourage innovative approaches to peace, reconciliation, and confidence-building efforts. Proposals must include participation of citizens of Armenia and citizens of Turkiye. Objectives To strengthen and expand the network of civil society leaders who are advancing reconciliation efforts and confidence building in the normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkiye.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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