English Programs Fund

The U.S. Embassy Yerevan, U.S. Department of State, is seeking grant applications for the English Programs Fund. The program aims to expand the community of English language learners among Armenian youth and young adults, as well as promote understanding of U.S. culture and democratic values. The initiative will specifically focus on supporting displaced Armenian youth from Nagorno-Karabakh by providing them with English language skills and capacity-building activities to facilitate their integration and preparation for the workforce. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and foreign public entities based in Armenia and the U.S. Applications are due by May 12, 2024.

The grant award amount is not specified, but the program is funded through the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900), which supports civil society and democracy building public diplomacy programs within Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The priority region for this opportunity is Yerevan and its suburbs, including neighboring communities, and applicants are encouraged to involve beneficiaries from under-privileged/under-served communities.