U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS Annual Program Statement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023

The U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for PDS Yerevan’s Small Grants Program. The program aims to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Armenia, including cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. The program will support projects that reinforce U.S.-Armenian shared values, advance regional and global security, develop media capacity and expand English language opportunities, strengthen U.S.-Armenia cultural and educational ties, advance shared prosperity, and strengthen democracy and civil society. • Reinforce U.S.-Armenian Shared Values by promoting U.S. culture and supporting human rights, social inclusion, youth outreach, and women’s empowerment. • Advance Regional and Global Security by supporting reconciliation, peace-building, and lasting partnerships between the people of Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the people of Armenia and Turkey. • Develop Media Capacity and Expand English Language Opportunities by advancing media literacy and training journalists and expanding English language learning and training opportunities for journalists, students, and youth. • Strengthen U.S.-Armenia Cultural and Educational Ties by promoting U.S. culture and bringing together U.S. and Armenian artists, educators, and other experts to collaborate and support artistic and cultural projects. • Advance Shared Prosperity by fostering economic empowerment, resilience, and shared prosperity through STEM education and entrepreneurship. • Strengthen Democracy and Civil Society by encouraging transparency and accountability in governance, fostering civic engagement and reforms, and promoting democracy, trade and investment, rule of law, civic education, and entrepreneurship.