The FUTURE TODAY project is designed to enhance democracy in Armenia through the empowerment of women, promotion of gender equality, strengthening youth and adolescent participation, ensuring inclusive engagement in all sectors of society and further expanding government accountability and transparency mechanisms. The project is designed to build on the unique momentum of the emerging citizenry and to nudge new quality and value of participatory governance – the right of every woman and man, as well as marginalized groups, to participate in the democratic decision-making process both at local and national levels, towards good governance and equitable development.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notification (SSN) is to conduct market research for USAID/Armenia and collect written information about the capabilities of local organizations currently working in Armenia.   USAID/Armenia is performing this market survey to determine if an adequate number of local organizations are interested in and capable of implementing a planned civil society capacity building activity. All interested parties are invited to submit a capability statement that describes the organization’s competency and expertise in working with Armenian civil society organizations, especially in advocacy, capacity building and policy input, and subgranting.

CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness is looking for candidates from the Black Sea Sub-region/ Deadline: 24 July 2021, 6 pm, Romanian time ToR is attached. 

Partner of WECHANGE - Goethe Institute Ukraine - is organising an interactive matchmaking project focusing on cross-border cooperation for NGOs in Eastern Partnership countries, Germany, France, Poland, and Russia - CIVIL MATCH 2.0! It provides extensive networking opportunities for civil society actors to find international partners, generates new ideas for impact, connects with donor organisations, and get ready to apply for the Federal Foreign Office funding.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Title: PAS Yerevan Small Grants Program Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Yerevan-FY21 Deadline for Applications: Rolling Basis with Biannual Review Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: Up to $150,000, pending funds availability

We are excited to announce that the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) is launching its new “Armenia’s Energy Independence Roadmap” grant program that aims to develop a comprehensive roadmap for a transformational path from Armenia’s current energy infrastructure towards energy independence through carbon neutrality.

Lund University will deliver four international education programmes within the Swedish Institute’s Public Sector Innovation Programme. The purpose is to strengthen the capacity of professionals to contribute to innovation in the public sector and support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

Source: Green Skills Innovation Challenge Dear colleagues,  We are happy to inform you that HSBC in partnership with Ashoka (international organisation that promotes social entrepreneurship) has come up with an amazing initiative promoting innovation for a greener environment in Armenia.  This first of its kind Green Skills Innovation Challenge is open to social entrepreneurs across 51 countries including Armenia. It will award 15 social entrepreneurs with a cash prize of up to $20,000. In addition, the winners will have the opportunity to be mentored by experts of HSBC and Ashoka on how to scale their innovation. Dear colleagues,  We are happy to inform you that HSBC in partnership with Ashoka (international organisation that promotes social entrepreneurship) has come up with an amazing initiative promoting innovation for a greener environment in Armenia.  This first of its kind Green Skills Innovation Challenge is open to social entrepreneurs across 51 countries including Armenia. It will award 15 social entrepreneurs with a cash prize of up to $20,000. In addition, the winners will have the opportunity to be mentored by experts of HSBC and Ashoka on how to scale their innovation.