US embassy in Armenia announces start of program on democracy commission small grants
YEREVAN, November 26. /ARKA/. The US Embassy in Armenia announced start of program on Democracy Commission Small Grants, said the press service of the US Embassy in Armenia.
According to the press-release for the participation the programs should deal with the stimulation of the civil society, deepening of democratic processes and respect of human rights. Preference will be given to those programs that will be directed to the provision of freedom of press and joint initiatives with neighboring countries.
“Non-governmental organizations and independent media, the activity of which is directed to the implementation of the above-mentioned targets, can participate in the program,” said the Embassy.
The press-release ran that for the participation in the program the beneficiaries should introduce an application in English which reflects the information on the organization, its activity as well as provided programs. The application should also include data on the heads and people attracted for the participation in the program. Guarantee letters should be attached to the application.
The applications should be submitted before 17:30, December 10, 2007. Additional information on the program of small grants is available on the website of the US Embassy in Armenia www.usa.am. L.M. –0--