Collaborative Heritage Management in Armenia Grant
Collaborative Heritage Management in Armenia Grant supports American and Armenian scholars and institutions in conserving Armenia’s heritage, building local skills, and advancing public understanding.
Funder: American Research Institute of the South Caucasus
Due Dates: December 18, 2026 (Application) | August 31, 2028 (Final report and unused funds)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for up to 12 months; one award expected in 2026–27
Summary: Supports American–Armenian collaboration to conserve Armenia’s archaeological and historical heritage and strengthen local heritage-management skills.
Key Information: Teams must include U.S. and Armenian citizens with master’s degrees or higher, actively collaborating throughout the project.
Description
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC), with support from private donors, funds collaborative preservation and conservation of Armenia’s archaeological and historical heritage. The program supports American and Armenian scholars and institutions working together on artifacts, sites, manuscripts, and other heritage materials. It prioritizes substantive collaboration, local capacity building, current heritage-management techniques, and public understanding rather than primary research.
Supported work includes restoration of threatened remains, stabilization of historical resources, site and monument protection, curation and permanent exhibitions, collection cataloging, digitization for public access, conservation laboratory improvements, and advanced specialist training. Awards may demonstrate the feasibility of pilot programs or complement other funding. A remote option permits projects without travel to Armenia, provided both principal investigators collaborate effectively and equally.
