Media and Civic Participation
By Programs
By Years
Grant Amount: 23,931,600 AMD
Purpose: The project aims to strengthen and institutionalize Restart Civic Youth Foundation’s research capacity, as well as to develop Foundation’s skills in policy analysis and the formulation of evidence-based recommendations on issues related to peace, regional connectivity, and the economy. The initiative will also promote critical thinking among young people on information manipulation through youth-led social media campaigns. 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, and “Boon” Scientific-Cultural Foundation.
Grant Amount: 23,176,800 AMD
Purpose: The project aims to strengthen the role and public impact of civil society in Armenia by expanding state funding opportunities and advancing participatory governance mechanisms. The initiative will promote the systematic involvement of CSOs in policy development and monitoring of public services. 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, and “Boon” Scientific-Cultural Foundation.
Grant Amount: 25,308,000 AMD
Purpose: The project aims to strengthen democratic resilience in Armenia by empowering women as community leaders, enhancing civic participation, and countering disinformation through capacity-building, community action, and strategic communication. 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, and “Boon” Scientific-Cultural Foundation.
Grant Amount: 24,553,200 AMD
Purpose: The project aims to improve the democratic mechanisms in local self-governance in Armenia by strengthening oversight, transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. Within the initiative, Direct Democracy, NGO will monitor and report on municipal decision-making, procurement, and budgets of four marz centers, address identified problems through legal and advocacy actions, and communicate the findings to the public. 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, and “Boon” Scientific-Cultural Foundation.
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).