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Certificate or Training Program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution Federal grant opportunity
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UNIVERSITY-PARTNERSHIP-FY24-ARM-7
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Department of State US Embassy Yerevan

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This document outlines a scope of work (SOW) template for a federal grant opportunity through the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia to establish a new university partnership and certificate or training program in mediation and conflict resolution. The two-year program aims to strengthen the Armenian higher education sector's capacity for conflict resolution training through a U.S.-Armenia partnership. Key objectives include developing the academic program based on U.S. models and expertise, providing training for 25 Armenian students and professionals annually, and administering small grants for peacebuilding projects by program graduates. Performance indicators, inputs, outputs, targets and outcomes are left blank for applicants to define. The related federal grant program is listed as AEECA/ESF PD Programs under CFDA number 19.900, managed by the Department of State for civil society and democracy building in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia.

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Scope of Work (SOW) (Draft until finalized)

Applicant Name/Recipient Name
Name of Applicant Organization/Name of Recipient Organization
NOFO Title/Project Title
University Partnership-FY24-ARM-7
Federal Assistance Listing Number
19.900
Period of Performance
24 months

U.S. Embassy Program Strategic Goals and Objectives

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 carry out a program to initiate a new U.S.-Armenia university or U.S-Armenia institutional partnership to create a certificate or training program in mediation and conflict resolution in Armenia. Please follow all instructions below.

U.S. Embassy Program Background and Description
This new initiative will create a new U.S.-Armenia university or institutional partnership to fund a certificate or training program in mediation and conflict resolution in Armenia, drawing upon U.S. expertise and best practices. The initiative will invigorate Armenia’s higher education sector’s capacity for conflict resolution training by strengthening U.S.-Armenia higher education/institutional ties, drawing upon U.S. expertise in mediation and conflict resolution training, and create a new pipeline of peace builders capable of supporting regional cooperation and normalization of relations in the region. The initiative will be designed as an academic certificate or training program taking place in Armenia, composed of several courses and development t of follow-on projects, based on U.S. mediation and conflict resolution models and expertise. This initiative is planned as a two-year commitment, with an option to continue pending further need. This initiative will support the program design, two iterations of the program, and small grants funding for peace building projects developed by program participants.
Participants and Audiences
The primary audience for the certificate or training program is Armenian undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in future careers in international relations, political science, peace and conflict resolution, journalism, and other fields related to peace building. A secondary audience for the certificate or training program will be early to mid-career professionals who are interested to enhance their professional skills in mediation and conflict resolution, as it relates to the current careers. These participants could be drawn from those working in the fields of international relations, think tanks, civil society/NGOs, journalism, and government.

• Primary beneficiaries: 25 Armenian participants per year.

• Secondary beneficiaries: Approximately 150 Armenian youth, civil society representatives who will be the project beneficiaries of the small grants’ initiatives.

Project Goals and Objectives
Projects should be designed to achieve the following:

Objective 1: Strengthen the Armenian higher education sector’s capacity to train the next generation of peace builders through establishment of a U.S.-Armenian university or institutional partnership that brings U.S. best practices in mediation and conflict resolution training to Armenia.

Objective 2: Create a mediation and conflict resolution certificate or training program in Armenia, to provide training for students and early to mid-career professionals, to create a pipeline of peacebuilders capable of leading regional conflict resolution and reconciliation initiatives.

Objective 3: Provides small grant funding and mentorship support to graduates of the certificate program, including incubation of follow-on peacebuilding initiatives, that support regional peace and normalization of relations in the region.

Objective 1
U.S. Embassy Objective:

Applicant Project Objective 1:

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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Expected Results Specific results could include the following:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

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Inputs (resource and time requirements):

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Outputs (actions completed and/or items produced):

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Data should be disaggregated as follows:

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Targets (measurable; quarterly and/or other milestones):

· XXX

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Outcomes (results or changes caused by these activities):

· XXX

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Objective 2
U.S. Embassy Objective:

Applicant Project Objective 2:

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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Expected Results Specific results could include the following:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

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Inputs (resource and time requirements):

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Outputs (actions completed and/or items produced):

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Data should be disaggregated as follows:

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Targets (measurable; quarterly and/or other milestones):

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Outcomes (results or changes caused by these activities):

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Objective 3
U.S. Embassy Objective:

Applicant Project Objective 3:

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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· XXX

To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

· XXX

· XXX

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Expected Results Specific results could include the following:

· XXX

· XXX

· XXX

· XXX

Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

· XXX

· XXX

· XXX

Inputs (resource and time requirements):

· XXX

· XXX

· XXX

Outputs (actions completed and/or items produced):

· XXX

· XXX

· XXX

Data should be disaggregated as follows:

· XXX

· XXX

· XXX

Targets (measurable; quarterly and/or other milestones):

· XXX

· XXX

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Outcomes (results or changes caused by these activities):

· XXX

Sustainability
Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. Include ways program activities will ensure sustainability.

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