The Alliance is seeking applications from Armenian writers and translators who have a strong commitment to promoting Armenian culture and heritage. The Alliance is particularly interested in projects that explore themes of identity, diaspora, and the Armenian Genocide. The grants are intended to support writers and translators in their creative endeavors, allowing them to focus on their writing and translation projects.

The grant aims to empower writers by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to overcome the challenges they face in the contemporary literary landscape. This includes access to professional editing, manuscript development, and publishing expertise. The grant also aims to promote the visibility and recognition of Armenian literature in English.

**The Silent Loss: Armenian Cultural Heritage Under Threat**
**The Forgotten Language:

This lack of access to the original Armenian text is a significant barrier to understanding and appreciating the richness of Armenian culture and heritage. These challenges have led to a significant loss of cultural heritage, including the loss of access to the original Armenian text.

This is particularly true for works that are considered to be “difficult” or “challenging” to translate. These works often contain complex linguistic structures, cultural nuances, and thematic complexities that require specialized knowledge and skills to convey accurately. For instance, consider the novel “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov, a masterpiece of Russian literature.