ARISC Collaborative Heritage Management Grant Program In the Republic of Armenia

The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) is now accepting applications for the Collaborative Heritage Management Grant Program in the Republic of Armenia for the 2025-26 cycle. This program supports collaborative projects aimed at conserving and protecting Armenia’s archaeological and historical resources.

🏛️ About the Program

The ARISC Heritage Preservation Grant is funded by private donors and encourages meaningful collaboration between U.S. and Armenian principal investigators. The program focuses on ensuring proper curation and long-term preservation of artifacts, sites, and manuscripts.

🎁 Benefits

• Grant amount: Up to $5,000
• Duration: Up to 12 months, with possible extensions upon approval
• Award checks: Issued to the U.S.-based collaborator
• Repeat applications: Allowed two years after completion of a prior award
• Eligible expenses:
  • Travel
  • Lodging
  • Meals
  • Incidentals
  • Project-related costs
• Ineligible expenses:
  • Visa fees
  • Insurance purchases
  • Salaries for principal investigators (PIs)

✅ Requirements

• Collaborative teams must include at least one U.S. citizen and one Armenian citizen.
• All applicants must hold a master’s degree or higher.
• Projects must demonstrate:
  • True collaboration
  • Capacity-building
  • Joint work
• The program is not intended for primary research.
• Projects may be conducted on-site in Armenia or remotely with effective collaboration.

📅 Application Date and Process

1. Form a U.S.-Armenian collaborative team with relevant expertise.
2. Prepare the following:
   • Project statement
   • Budget
   • Schedule
   • CVs
   • Institutional endorsements
3. Submit the application via ARISC’s official platform by December 30, 2025.
4. Optional: Include a remote project plan and justification if applicable.
5. Await notification of award in March 2026.

📌 Application Deadline

December 30, 2025

📂 Application Portal

• View details of the program here.
• Apply for the program using the official application form.

This program is an excellent opportunity for collaborative teams to contribute to the preservation of Armenia's rich cultural heritage. Don't miss the chance to make a meaningful impact!

• Grant amount: Up to $5,000
• Duration: Up to 12 months, with possible extensions by approval
• Award checks issued to the U.S.-based collaborator
• Repeat applications allowed two years after completion of prior award
• Eligible expenses: travel, lodging, meals, incidentals, project-related costs
• Ineligible expenses: visa fees, insurance purchases, salaries for PIs