amArmenian Grants
General Information
The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation is dedicated to funding initiatives that benefit Armenians and the Republic of Armenia, ensuring the greatest possible impact on the country's progress and prosperity. For years, we have accepted grant applications year-round, reviewing them on a quarterly basis across our key focus areas: arts and cultural preservation, entrepreneurship and innovation, education, ecotourism and rural development, public health and emergency response, leadership, and youth and community development.
Starting the third quarter of 2024, we have refined our approach by dedicating each quarter to a specific focus area, guided by an overarching goal set by the Foundation. This targeted strategy will allow us to maximize our impact in each area. Please see detailed information on our quarterly areas of focus in the "Areas of Focus" section below.
We encourage you to review the Eligibility Criteria section below to determine whether your organization qualifies for a Hovnanian Foundation grant. You'll also find information on our non-required preferences that may guide your application. If you have any questions, our FAQ section provides additional clarifications.
The first step in the application process is to complete the Eligibility Quiz below. This will confirm your eligibility and guide you to the next step in the process.
For all IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States focused on Armenian or Armenia-related missions, please use the Armenian Grants section to submit your proposals.
Eligibility Quiz for Armenian Grants Application
START THE QUIZCurrent Quarter Open Call
Funding Opportunity Title: H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Environmental Grants
Deadline for Full Applications: September 30, 2025 (funding decisions by early November)
Contact Person: Anahit Hakobyan, Programs Manager
Email: [email protected]
I. Application Process
How to apply
- Fill in the Eligibility Quiz on our website.
- If eligible, you’ll be invited to submit a concept note (no fixed deadline).
- If the concept note is approved, you will receive the full application form, which must be submitted by September 30 via email.
What you should know
- We will accept only 20–25 full applications for the quarter.
- Concept notes can be submitted on a rolling basis, but once all slots for full applications are filled, we will stop accepting new ones.
- Early submissions have a higher chance of advancing, as strong concept notes submitted late may no longer be considered once the 25 full application slots are filled.
II. Funding Opportunity Description
The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation is pleased to announce its third-quarter call for proposals aimed at strengthening Armenia’s environmental awareness and resilience. Armenia faces increasing environmental challenges and risks—ranging from climate-related shocks to unsustainable land use practices. The upcoming COP17, to be hosted in Armenia in 2026, will spotlight these issues globally, creating a unique opportunity to prepare, engage, and build momentum at the national and local levels.
Through this grants round, the Foundation seeks to support projects that foster environmental education, promote sustainable practices, and enhance institutional and community preparedness. Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate alignment with national environmental strategies, show clear potential for long-term impact and sustainability, and include mechanisms for community engagement and behavioral change.
Proposals must address at least one or a combination of the objectives outlined below in Section:
III. Funding Goals and Objectives
- Strengthening resilience to environmental shocks
Projects that improve early warning systems, infrastructure, and nature-based solutions to reduce climate-related risks (such as floods, heatwaves, droughts) and promote long-term community and ecosystem stability.
- Promoting sustainable resource use
Initiatives that contribute to biodiversity-friendly land and water management, renewable energy adoption, and pollution prevention to support Armenia’s shift toward a greener economy.
- Fostering environmental awareness and innovation
Efforts to expand environmental education, community awareness, and youth engagement, while encouraging grassroots solutions and a culture of sustainability.
IV. Eligibility Information
In addition to the information outlined under the "Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?" section of our website, please note the following:
- Organizations must have at least three years of documented program outcomes.
- Collaborative projects between public and private sectors or local and international partners are encouraged.
- Calendar year or multi-year project proposals are eligible.
- Prior recipients of Foundation funding may reapply only after a 12-month period from the previous grant approval.
V. Award Information
Funding Type: Grant contract
Total Amount Available: $320,000 USD
Expected Number of Awards: 10-12, without strict upper or lower limit
Expected Average Size of Awards: $30,000-$35,000 USD
Application Process
To apply for an H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Grant, begin by completing the Eligibility Quiz above. Since each quarter is focused on a specific area, please make sure to complete the Quiz within the designated dates for your focus area. If you complete the Eligibility Quiz before or after the designated quarter, your application will be deemed ineligible, as we are not accepting grant applications outside our focus area for the specific quarter.
For third quarter of 2025, the deadline for the full application package is September 30, 2025. Steps before the full application package submission are:
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Fill in the Eligibility Quiz on our website.
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If eligible, you’ll be invited to submit a concept note (no fixed deadline).
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If the concept note is approved, you will receive the full application form, which must be submitted by September 30 via email.
Please note:
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We will accept only 20–25 full applications for the quarter.
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Concept notes can be submitted on a rolling basis, but once all slots for full applications are filled, we will stop accepting new ones.
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Early submissions have a higher chance of advancing, as strong concept notes submitted late may no longer be considered once the 25 full application slots are filled.
Reporting Requirements:
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All grant recipients will be required to submit interim and final narrative and financial reports in a timely manner and as agreed upon in the grant agreement letter.
- All Financial reports must include documentation of financial expenditure made during the reporting period.
- All Narrative reports should include pictures and videos as well as an explanation of what has been accomplished during the reporting period as well as what is to be accomplished during the next reporting period, with a frank assessment of challenges, successes and impact.
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
H. Hovnanian Family Foundation makes grants only to:
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Registered charitable organizations, including IRS-designated 501(c)(3) entities in the U.S. and state-registered nonprofits, foundations, and other charities in Armenia
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Organizations that have established at least three years of program outcomes.
- Project activities that fall under Hovnanian Foundation’s announced focus area and goals for each quarter.
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Past grant recipients may reapply only after a 12-month period from the date of grant approval.
H. Hovnanian Family Foundation does not make grants to/for:
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Operational overhead expenses.
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Non-registered entities/organizations.
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LLC, CJSC, IE and other types of for-profit legal entities.
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Political action groups.
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Grant requests used to produce something for commercial sale.
Areas of Focus
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January 1 - March 31, 2025 — The Foundation will be accepting proposals for projects focused on improving the quality of the public education system, with a particular emphasis on the regions. This may include teachers’ and education managers’ capacity building and professional development to ensure educators are equipped with the latest teaching methodologies and skills, improving access to educational resources and technology in underprivileged schools, and developing curriculums and programs that support student engagement. By strengthening the public education system in the regions, the Foundation aims to ensure that all students have access to high-quality education.
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April 1 - June 30, 2025 — The Foundation will be accepting proposals for projects focused on promoting and preserving culture and arts in Armenia, with an emphasis on fostering artistic creation and driving systemic and institutional changes in the cultural field. Funding goals will include supporting the development of innovative works across various artistic disciplines, enhancing the capacity and sustainability of cultural institutions, and implementing initiatives that promote long-term, structural improvements in the cultural sector. This also involves creating and curating original content within institutions, establishing new frameworks for arts education, and developing platforms for emerging artists.
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July 1 - September 30, 2025 — The Foundation will be accepting proposals for strengthening resilience to emergency shocks and disaster risks through early warning systems, updated infrastructure, and community-based adaptations. The cycle will also target projects that promote a green environment and energy efficiency via sustainable land and water management, renewable energy use, and pollution reduction. Additionally, those who foster environmental education and community engagement to raise awareness, encourage innovation, and support sustainable practices.
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October 1 - December 30, 2025 — The Foundation will be accepting proposals for projects that promote civic engagement and active citizenship through non-formal education and youth-led initiatives; encourage healthy lifestyles by increasing access to sports, raising mental health awareness, and supporting overall well-being; support science education through non-formal STEM learning, digital literacy, and youth-driven innovation; and foster career development by building soft skills, critical thinking, entrepreneurship, and interest in vocational pathways.
Armenian Grants FAQ
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Our priorities for funding are where our charitable mission and Armenian current imperatives intersect to ensure our investments are making the most impact possible in the country, for its people, progress, and prosperity. Arts and cultural preservation, entrepreneurship/innovation, education, public health and emergency response, leadership, youth and community development are our areas of focus in Armenia.
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Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches that are designated IRS 501(c)(3) status organizations, as well as state-registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies and other charities.
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The Foundation will not fund operational overhead such as salaries, whereas it will fund up to a maximum of 20% indirect project costs such as meals, hotels, and travel.
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The first step is to take the eligibility quiz above. If successfully passed, you will be given instructions on the next steps of the application process.
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There are no grant deadlines per se, as grant proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis at the end of each quarter (end of March, end of June, end of September, end of December). These dates should be heeded if submitting a time sensitive proposal.
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Yes, the Foundation does consider multi-year funding requests.
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Yes, we allow the flexibility of emergency grant submissions only if the proposal is addressing a priority, time-sensitive need that requires a quick decision rather than having to wait for quarterly submission.
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Application forms are accepted via email but this step only becomes available once you have successfully passed the eligibility quiz.
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Yes, you may, but we provide feedback on rejections which we hope will be heavily considered prior to future application submission.
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The Board makes funding decisions within two weeks of each quarter’s closing.
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Yes, a registered entity may submit more than one grant proposal per quarterly cycle. But only one of the proposals may be approved upon meeting grant conditions.
