Association of Meiteis in the Americas
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The Association of Meiteis in the Americas (ꯑꯦꯁꯣꯁꯤꯌꯦꯁꯟ ꯑꯣꯐ ꯃꯩꯇꯩꯁ ꯏꯟ ꯗꯥ ꯑꯃꯦꯔꯤꯀꯥꯁ, abbreviated AMA) is a community organization representing members of the Meitei diaspora living in North and South America. The association promotes cultural preservation, academic research, and peace initiatives related to the Indian state of Manipur.[1][2]
Research areas
In 2025, the AMA Research Endowment announced a call for research proposals for the 2025–26 cycle. The program offers small grants ranging from ₹45,000 to ₹1 lakh for projects lasting between six and twelve months.[3][4]
The endowment supports research that advances knowledge, preservation, and public understanding of Manipur. Eligible applicants include graduate students, academics, independent researchers, and NGO teams, with preference given to early-career scholars based in Manipur.[3][4]
Research topics supported by the endowment include:
- History and scriptures
- Digitization and preservation
- Conflict and society
- Economics and communities
- Arts and culture
- Identity and federalism
Application and evaluation
Proposals are evaluated on the basis of scholarly merit, cultural impact, feasibility, and dissemination plans. Shortlisted applicants may consult an expert board comprising scholars from Manipur University, DM University, and other institutions.[3][4]
Applications must be submitted as a four-page PDF containing an abstract, project narrative, budget, curriculum vitae, and ethical or outreach considerations.[3][4]
Humanitarian aids
In July 2023, the AMA donated essential commodities worth ₹1,650,000 (US$20,000) to 36 relief camps across various districts in Manipur, with contributions from over 300 donors.[5][6][7]
In 2023, the Association of Meiteis in the Americas (AMA) gave humanitarian aid to nine relief camps in the Moirang and Thanga Assembly areas. The essential items were delivered through the Meitei Youth Organisation Churachandpur and the Meitei Society. The relief materials reached camps at Moirang College, Thangjing Guest House, Thangjing Sindam Shanglen, Khoyol Keithel, Kongjengbam Community Hall, Okshongbung Birachandra Upper Primary School, LCM High School, Tera Khongshangbi Leimaram, and the Regional Water Sports Complex.[8]
The Association of Meiteis in America (AMA) and Lions Clubs International jointly provided monetary aid of ₹50,000 to the relief camp at Mangolnganbi College, Ningthoukhong, to support the people taking shelter there.[9]