Media and Civic Participation

    Grant Amount: 24,420,000 AMD

    Purpose: The project is to improve public understanding of socio-economic dynamics in Armenia and the region. The initiative will also provide regular analysis of economic affairs and contribute to the dialogue between interested stakeholders on these issues. The program is implemented within the framework of the “Sustainable, Impactful and Inclusive Civil Society” (SIICS) program, implemented with the support of the European Union by the Democracy Development Foundation, People in Need, NGO (PIN), and “Boon” Scientific-Cultural Foundation.

    Grant Amount: 21,926,100 AMD

    Purpose: The project aims to deepen public understanding of democratic values during the 2026 pre-election period and encourage community-driven participation. The initiative will operate in the digital space and will enhance young people’s capacities in the use of AI and their level of media literacy. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

    Grant Amount: 14,873,242 AMD

    Purpose: The project aims to strengthen democratic culture in Armenia by equipping teachers and community members in Yerevan and selected regions with civic knowledge and skills, through regional trainings, peer networks, and social media outreach. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

    Grant Amount: 4,452,000 AMD

    Purpose: The project aims to counter harmful propaganda and disinformation in Armenia during the pre-election period by complementing media monitoring with impartial community discussions in Yerevan and selected regions to strengthen understanding of democratic processes and societal resilience. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

    Grant Amount: 22,260,000 AMD

    Purpose: The project aims to safeguard the integrity of Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary elections by strengthening public resilience to false narratives, ensuring timely exposure of election-related disinformation, and enhancing transparency and accountability of the electoral process and monitoring political finance and electoral violations. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

    Grant Amount: 15,582,000 AMD

    Purpose: The project aims to promote evidence-based public discussions and constructive dialogue in the border communities of Syunik region in the context of the 2026 parliamentary elections, while reducing the influence of fear-based narratives, disinformation, and political manipulation. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

    Grant Amount: 17,808,000 AMD

    Purpose: The project aims to increase the interest and participation of young people in Armenia in the 2026 electoral processes through debates held in local communities and the capital, while raising public awareness of the importance of voting and democratic values. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

    Grant Amount: 6,678,000 AMD

    Purpose: The project aims to strengthen transparency, competitiveness, and informed participation ahead of 2026 parliamentary elections by relaunching the Media Center – as vibrant civic and media platform for rapid public deliberation and coordinated communication. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

    Grant Amount: 19,067,916 AMD

    Purpose: The project aims to promote democratic participation and electoral integrity by strengthening community-level capacities to identify, document, and respond to manipulative narratives and coercive practices, thereby reducing the impact of disinformation and voter intimidation in target 14 communities. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

    Grant Amount: 3,391,200 AMD

    Purpose: The program will provide emergency institutional support to the Investigative Journalists, NGO to help address financial challenges resulting from global factors. This support will enable the organization to continue its Media Factory educational project, sustaining journalism education, fact-checking, and investigative reporting for two months while working on a more sustainable development strategy.