{"id":5873,"date":"2026-03-13T15:32:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ngoc.am\/?p=5873"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:33:53","slug":"grant-opportunity-call-for-applications-for-cultural-events-on-key-social-and-democratic-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ngoc.am\/en\/grant-opportunity-call-for-applications-for-cultural-events-on-key-social-and-democratic-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant opportunity: Call for Applications for Cultural Events on Key Social and Democratic Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Important Note<\/strong>: The NGO Center website serves as a platform for information dissemination for civil society organizations. The organizer and the entity responsible for the content of this grant call is ERIM (Equal Rights & Independent Media). NGO Center bears no responsibility for the competition’s content, procedures, or outcomes. For all inquiries and application submissions, please contact the organizers directly using the contact details provided in the announcement.<\/em><\/p>\n

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ERIM (Equal Rights & Independent Media), a French-based organisation, is launching a call for proposals for civil society organisations (CSOs), initiatives, collectives, and networks in Armenia to organise cultural events addressing key social and democratic issues. The supported projects must promote inclusive and democratic societies, strengthen public understanding of human rights and civic engagement, and highlight the essential role of civil society actors as defenders of democracy. Proposed events should adopt innovative and accessible cultural formats that reach broad audiences, particularly youth and vulnerable groups, and contribute to fostering an enabling environment for civil society.<\/p>\n

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The present call for application is launched by ERIM within the framework of Democracy in Eastern Partnership (DEAP) project, funded by the European Union.<\/p>\n

ERIM (Equal Rights and Independent Media) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Lyon, France. Our mission is to promote human rights, strengthen independent media and civil society, develop and maintain democratic, fair and sustainable societies where people enjoy equal rights, have access to independent information and are empowered to build the society they want to live in. ERIM’s approach emphasises partnerships with local development organisations to bring about change through training, partnerships, education, research and sub-granting schemes.<\/p>\n

Democracy in Eastern Partnership (DEAP) project aims to promote inclusive, resilient and democratic societies in the Eastern Partnership region by strengthening the capacities of civil society and grassroot organisations, supporting research and policy analysis, and organising cultural and networking events to promote the work of human rights defenders. It is funded by the European Union and implemented by ERIM.<\/p>\n

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Objectives: <\/strong>
\nThis call aims to support the organisation of cultural events that reinforce the role of civil society in advancing democratic values and human rights in Armenia. These events should address democratic issues through a cultural angle and promote positive narratives around civil society actors as agents of change
\nSpecifically, the call aims to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Enhance the enabling environment in which civil society organisations operate.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Increase public awareness of democratic values, human rights and civic engagement.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Strengthen constructive dialogue between civil society and broader communities.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Promote positive public narratives around civil society as a driver of democratic change.<\/p>\n

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For the full announcement, including all details, eligibility criteria, and guidelines, please download the documents below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Downloadable Resources:<\/b><\/p>\n