STAY TUNED: The second round of the USG Alumni Small Grants is on the horizon! 

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STAY TUNED: The second round of the USG Alumni Small Grants is on the horizon!  〰️

A²SE Grants Program

American Councils Armenia cooperates with the U.S. Embassy in Armenia to implement the 2024 Alumni Grants Program. The Program provides funding of up to $5,000 for individual alumni and up to $20,000 for institutions (non-profit organizations) of alumni to implement innovative, small-scale alumni projects that address various themes and foster greater contacts between alumni of various U.S. government programs, strengthen local communities and foster positive relationships between the United States and the Republic of Armenia.

The funding opportunity is open to all USG-funded and/or USG-sponsored exchange programs, as well as Armenian-registered NGOs (non-profit, non-governmental organizations), that have alumni members in high ranking positions (President, Founder/Co-Founder, Project Manager, etc.)

    • Applicants must be citizens of Armenia residing in the Republic of Armenia.

    • Applicants must be alumni of the U.S. government or U.S. Embassy education/exchange programs.

    • Projects must align with the program goals.

    • An online application and all supporting materials must be submitted.

  • USG Alumni Small Grants 2024 - First Round Overview

    The first round of the USG Alumni Small Grants was launched on May 10, 2024, inviting alumni to submit project proposals under the following themes:

    • Supporting Democratic Values and Civic Engagement

    • Advancing Gender Equity

    • Improving Media Literacy

    • Promoting Entrepreneurship

    • Inclusion of Displaced Persons

    • Peace Building and Conflict Resolution

    The application deadline was June 15, 2024.

    The USG Alumni Armenia Team organized a Grant Info Session and a series of online and offline grant writing training to support alumni in the application process.

    During the Grant Info Session, more than 30 alumni were guided through the application process and guidelines by the USG Alumni Engagement Coordinator and members of the Grants Committee.

    Following this, the team hosted a Grant Writing Training session, where field experts provided detailed insights on critical topics, including:

    • Project Narrative

    • Budgeting

    • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Frameworks

    The training was offered in both in-person and online formats. The in-person session was held on June 4, 2024, followed by an online session on June 12, 2024. In total, over 40 alumni participated in the training.

    By the application deadline, more than 20 alumni submitted proposals for the USG Alumni Small Grants 2024 First Round. After a thorough evaluation by the committee, three award winners were selected.

  • The USG Alumni Small Grants Application Call is announced across USG Alumni social media pages, newsletters, and the American Councils Armenia website.

    Detailed instructions will be posted on the American Councils Armenia website when the next round of grants is open.

Stay Tuned: The second round of the USG Alumni Small Grants is on the horizon!  Stay tuned for the official announcement, which will be shared on our social media channels. Make sure to follow us so you don’t miss your chance to bring your innovative project ideas to life!

Program Contact

Anush Arsenyan
USG Alumni Coordinator
alumni.am@americancouncils.org

The Project is administered by the American Councils for International Education in Armenia and funded by the US Embassy in Armenia. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed herein are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of State.