Grants 2026
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Grant Amount: 1,500,000 AMD
Purpose: The project will advance equal access to literature and culture for persons with visual and hearing impairments by supporting events at the 9th Yerevan International Book Festival, including Braille readings, sign language performances and public awareness activities that highlight the importance of making literature accessible to all.
Grant Amount: 3,391,200 AMD
Purpose: This project aims to produce fact-based video stories to cover court cases affecting journalism and other issues of public interest in Armenia, promoting freedom of expression and public accountability.
Grant Amount: 2,519,040 AMD
Purpose: The initiative aims to support “Art Image” Cultural NGO in staging the "Before I Forget" dance performance in Gyumri as part of the social inclusion program of the THÉÂTRON International Francophone Performing Arts Festival. The performance highlights Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, the dignity and well-being of older people through culture and the performing arts.
Grant Amount: 6,474,750 AMD
Purpose: The initiative aims to support Armenian media in producing fact-based, high-quality content. Through the project, two independent media outlets will receive sub-grants to produce fact-based, high-quality reporting on important public issues.
Grant Amount: 3,680,000 AMD
Purpose: The Project is aimed at the preparation and publication of analytical materials, research findings, and policy recommendations on cognitive security and resilience in Armenia for state institutions, civil society organizations, and the expert community.
Grant Amount: 3,720,000 AMD
Purpose: The aim of the Project is the creation and publication of a digital repository of resources, analytical materials, and advocacy-related documents on women’s political participation in Armenia.
Grant Amount: 3,677,456 AMD
Purpose: The Project is aimed at the implementation of monitoring visits to penitentiary institutions of Armenia and preparation and publication of monitoring reports, analytical materials, and advocacy outputs related to detention conditions, healthcare provision, and protection of prisoners’ rights.
Grant Amount: 17,680,000 AMD
Purpose: The goal of the project is to create a publicly accessible, localized, and non-stigmatizing research-based platform in Armenia that will contribute to raising public awareness on the topic of mental health, reducing stigma, and developing a culture of psychosocial well-being. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Rights, Services, Participation: Fostering a Comprehensive Mental Health Framework in Armenia” funded by the European Union. Democracy Development Foundation is implementing the project under the lead of Helsinki Citizens Assembly - Vanadzor and in cooperation with Disability-Rights Agenda, NGO, and the Armenian Mental Health Association.
Grant Amount: 17,680,000 AMD
Purpose: The main goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems in Armenia by raising public awareness and promoting a people-centered, rights-based understanding of mental health. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Rights, Services, Participation: Fostering a Comprehensive Mental Health Framework in Armenia” funded by the European Union. Democracy Development Foundation is implementing the project under the lead of Helsinki Citizens Assembly - Vanadzor and in cooperation with Disability-Rights Agenda, NGO, and the Armenian Mental Health Association.
Grant Amount: 4,833,610 AMD
Purpose: Within the project Armenian International Law Association, NGO (AILA) will organize the International Law Academy 2026 - a three-day intensive, practice-oriented training program bringing together 18 participants and expert practitioners to build applied skills in accessing international human rights mechanisms. The Academy will be complemented by structured training materials, case simulations, and practical exercises, which will be compiled and made available to participants for continued use.