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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "Support to Armenia Turkey Rapprochement" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 111 10 000004) is a USAID discretionary funding announcement designed to advance regional development by encouraging improved relations between Armenia and Turkey. The central purpose of the program is to contribute to rapprochement by creating practical, sustained channels of interaction across society, the private sector, and professional communities, while also leaving room for government-to-government engagement if conditions allow. In other words, the program is structured around the idea that reconciliation and normalization are more achievable when there are real working relationships, shared initiatives, and networks that make cooperation normal and beneficial over time.

A key focus of the opportunity is civil society engagement in reconciliation processes. This points to activities that bring together non-governmental actors such as community organizations, academic or cultural institutions, media and dialogue groups, youth organizations, and other civic platforms that can support trust-building and reduce barriers created by history, politics, and public perception. By emphasizing civil society, the opportunity signals that people-to-people contact, collaborative projects, and sustained dialogue are viewed as important building blocks for broader political progress, especially in contexts where official diplomacy can be limited or intermittent.

The program also prioritizes establishing and developing business partnerships and regional professional networks. This component reflects an economic and technical cooperation approach: strengthening cross-border or regionally connected commercial relationships, joint ventures, trade-related linkages, or sector-specific partnerships that can create mutual interests and practical incentives for continued engagement. In parallel, professional networks can include cooperation among experts and practitioners in areas like education, public health, technology, engineering, environmental management, journalism, research, or other fields where joint problem-solving can build credibility and routine collaboration. These types of networks often outlast individual projects because they create peer-to-peer connections and shared professional value, which can keep engagement alive even during politically sensitive periods.

Another part of the program is the possibility of facilitating government-to-government dialogue around potential regional initiatives, "if feasible." That phrasing is important because it suggests the program is not exclusively diplomatic in nature, nor is it guaranteed that official dialogue will be a primary deliverable. Instead, the award appears intended to support conditions that make such dialogue easier, while still allowing the implementing partner to take advantage of openings for official engagement when they arise. The emphasis on "regional initiatives" suggests an interest in cooperation that produces tangible outcomes beyond symbolic gestures, potentially in areas like trade facilitation, transportation, communications, environmental issues, or other cross-border matters where collaboration can be framed as broadly beneficial.

From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued by USAID in the region through USAID Tbilisi (Agency Name listed as "Georgia USAID Tbilisi"), and it uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation, meaning the recipient would likely coordinate closely with USAID on planning, execution, and adaptation of activities as the political and operational environment evolves. The activity category is listed as Regional Development, aligning with the cross-border and network-building nature of the goals.

The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,400,000 and an award ceiling also set at $2,400,000. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the selected applicant would need to contribute some portion of project resources, whether through cash contributions, in-kind support, or other allowable forms consistent with USAID rules. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, indicating that in principle a wide range of entities could apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have appeared in the full solicitation text.

In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on July 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 3, 2010, and it was later archived on September 2, 2010. The CFDA number associated with the award is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact person listed was Narine Sarkisian, Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Armenia, with a phone number provided (202 216 6381).

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