The federal Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, under the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.900), aims to fortify Armenia's resilience against disinformation and hybrid threats. The $100,000 award will fund a comprehensive three-day conference in Yerevan, Armenia, to foster deeper Armenia-U.S. professional conversations, experience and knowledge sharing. The project will be executed by the Public Journalism Club, a...
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs awarded a $559,540 Cooperative Agreement under the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.900) to the Investigative Journalists NGO. The purpose of this award, titled "HETQ Media Factory," is to foster collaborative and quality journalism in Armenia by providing high-quality media education and preparing responsible and skillful investigative and multimedia professionals. The grant supports the NGO's efforts...
This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs under the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.900), aims to strengthen the network of peace advocates in Armenia and Azerbaijan. The $250,659 grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, with a final completion date of February 28, 2027, will fund initiatives to broaden a cross-border professional network dedicated to fostering sustainable peace. The primary awardee, the Imagine Center for...
The Department of State Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs awarded a $118,255.55 project grant to the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, a private university and non-profit organization, under the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900). The purpose of the grant is to teach Azerbaijani students core journalism values and the principles of media management. The funding will support training programs for Azerbaijani and Armenian students focused on journalism, social media, and multimedia...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of State's AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900) provides $146,300.00 to R Media L.L.C. to conduct 25 training sessions on media literacy for 25 participants aged 18-35 from the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian community in Kosovo. The award period is from October 15, 2023 to October 15, 2024. The AEECA/ESF PD Programs aim to strengthen democratic institutions, protect human rights, foster economic growth, and promote regional stability and cooperation...
The Department of State Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs awarded $227,210 under the Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040) federal grant program to support the Accessible Film Festival 2022. Puruli Kultur Sanat Dernegi will organize the film festival scheduled to take place from October 17-23, 2022 in Lewisville, Texas. The festival aims to provide equal access to cinema and allow everyone to view outstanding movies from Turkish and world cinema under equal conditions. Services delivered...
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, through the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.900), awarded a $125,000 Cooperative Agreement to Media I Reform Centar NIS, a non-profit organization in Serbia. The award aims to identify individuals or organizations aspiring to create new digital media with a local focus, provide a program of training and mentorship to them, and select one participant for further support. The award period is from October 1,...
The federal Project Grant award, issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs under the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.900), provides $118,255.55 to the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) to teach Azerbaijani students core journalism values and principles of media management. The project aims to develop media literacy, journalism skills, and democratic media practices in the Caucasus region. Key activities include training on media...
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs awarded a $199,944 Cooperative Agreement under the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.900) to the Impact Hub Armenia Social Innovation Development Foundation. The purpose of this award is to empower Armenian youth, particularly those in rural communities and from disadvantaged backgrounds, by fostering entrepreneurship and social innovation skills. The period of performance for this grant is from October 1, 2024...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs under the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.900) is intended to enhance English proficiency and expand career opportunities for Armenian youth aged 16 to 35, with at least 70% from Nagorno-Karabakh. The $125,000 award to Project Harmony Inc., a non-profit organization, will fund capacity-building activities and cross-cultural exchange initiatives to promote democratic values,...