H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Announces Third Quarter Grant Focus

Targeting Support for Primary Health Care Initiatives

AUG. 27, 2024— The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation is pleased to announce that its grants program for the third quarter of 2024 will take a targeted approach to addressing one of Armenia’s most pressing challenges—the accessibility and quality of Armenia’s primary healthcare (PHC) system. This is critical to improving health outcomes and ensuring the long-term well-being for all Armenians.

Over the years the Foundation has supported hundreds of initiatives across a wide-range of sectors. However, for this quarter, the Foundation will be soliciting and only accepting proposals that aim to improve the landscape of Armenia’s healthcare system. 

In recent years, Armenia has been actively taking steps to improve its primary healthcare system, collaborating with international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank. These efforts aim to enhance the quality of care, address workforce challenges, and integrate digital technologies to better serve the population. The Foundation’s decision to focus on primary healthcare via its grants program aligns with the country’s national priorities and the ongoing reforms designed to create a more effective and equitable healthcare system.

The Foundation’s current call for proposals focuses on three main goals:
(1) increasing healthcare provider capacity; (2) enhancing the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases at the primary healthcare level; and (3) strengthening PHC management. Proposals should address at least one or a combination of these objectives to qualify for funding. Interested organizations can visit the Foundation’s website for more detailed information about these goals and to complete the Eligibility Quiz on the Foundation's website to begin the application process.

Eligible organizations, including public health facilities, are invited to apply before the September 30th deadline. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to primary care, have a clear institutional framework, and can operate effectively outside of Yerevan, where healthcare access is often limited.

Third quarter funding of $250,000 USD has been allocated for distribution among the selected projects. It is anticipated that three to six grants will be awarded, although the exact number will vary depending on the scope and quality of proposals received. Collaborative proposals that bring together multiple organizations or stakeholders to maximize impact and resources are strongly encouraged.

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Since the Foundation’s establishment in 1986, H. Hovnanian Family Foundation has earmarked over $97 million for hundreds of initiatives and projects for charitable, educational, scientific, cultural, and other related purposes with a primary focus on assisting Armenian communities worldwide as well as organizations in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in the state of New Jersey.