Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organisations in Armenia
Project: Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood (BREN) II
Call type: Open competition
Who can apply: Any registered Civil-Society Organisation (CSO) including media in Armenia
Closing date: Monday, 22 June 2026, 23:59 Yerevan time
Grant size: GBP 40,000-80,000
Funding model: Activity-based grants
Project length: Up to 11 months (shorter projects are also acceptable) Project implementation is expected to begin in the second half of July. all projects must finish by 14 May 2027
Estimated awards: Maximum 5-7 grants
To apply please download the full call for proposals, including the accompanying forms here.
Background & Strategic Objectives
For its upcoming project cycle, BREN II will adopt a revised thematic focus aligned with evolving UK strategic priorities relating to regional stability, resilience, and emerging security challenges. Greater emphasis will be placed on strengthening human security and supporting actors operating in increasingly complex and sensitive environments, including in relation to information-related challenges where appropriate. The intention is to ensure that interventions remain relevant, targeted, and responsive to the evolving regional context
The UK-funded Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood (BREN II) programme supports civil-society action aimed at strengthening human security across the Eastern Neighbourhood, particularly for women and other underrepresented groups.
For 2026 - 2027 in Armenia, every project must address at least one thematic priority below and apply a resilience, information integrity, and public trust approach.
Thematic Priorities for Moldova
Women, Peace and Security (WPS): support initiatives that advance inclusive peacebuilding, human security, and institutional resilience in Armenia, including activities linked to the implementation and localisation of the Armenian National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325. This may include engagement with local and central authorities, particularly in vulnerable and border regions outside Yerevan, to strengthen inclusive security governance and community-level peacebuilding. Particular emphasis should be placed on promoting women’s meaningful participation in peace, security, and decision-making processes.
Human Security, Institutional Resilience: projects should focus on advancing human security by strengthening the ability of institutions and communities to respond to emerging risks and pressures. This includes enhancing institutional responsiveness, transparency and accountability, while supporting dialogue and cooperation between citizens, civil society, civic information providers, and state actors, particularly in contexts of heightened uncertainty or societal pressure. Activities should aim to improve institutional engagement with communities, promote open and evidence-informed decision-making, and enhance capacities to respond effectively to evolving challenges.
Projects may also support initiatives that strengthen access to credible and reliable public information, reinforce adaptive and resilient civic engagement approaches, and enhance coordination, knowledge sharing and collaboration among civil society organisations, civic information providers, community stakeholders, and public institutions. Emphasis should be placed on locally led initiatives that reinforce civic participation – including among youth – and contribute to more resilient relationships between communities and public institutions.
Social Cohesion, Public Trust and Inclusive Engagement: projects should focus on promoting social cohesion and fostering public trust across communities and between citizens and institutions. This includes supporting inclusive participation, dialogue and community engagement, particularly among youth and underrepresented groups. Activities should aim to address polarisation, reduce fragmentation and support locally led initiatives that build mutual understanding and contribute to constructive public discourse, including through collaboration between civil society, community actors, and civic information platforms.
Across all thematic areas, proposals should demonstrate how Gender Equality, Social Inclusion and conflict-sensitive approaches will be integrated into project design and implementation. Particular consideration should be given to the meaningful participation of women, youth and underrepresented or vulnerable groups, including in local decision-making, community engagement and resilience-building processes.
To apply please download the full call for proposals, including the accompanying forms here.
Only those who have been selected for interviews will be contacted. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.
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