What we fund

Armenian grands

GENERAL GRANTS

Introduction

The Foundation funds proposals that benefit Armenians and the Republic of Armenia, in an effort to increase the level of engagement between the Diaspora and Armenia and that provide value and impact. We accept general grants as well as emergency grants, both of which have their own eligibility criteria and application processes.

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Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply

H. Hovnanian Family Foundation makes grants ONLY to:

Registered organizations that are charitable in nature, i.e. either an IRS 501(c)(3) designated non-profit status in the U.S. or state registered organization including non-profit organizations and foundations, and other charities in Armenia.
Organizations that have established at least one year of program outcomes
Project activities that fall under one of Hovnanian Foundation’s primary areas of focus (see below use quick link to take reader there)
Calendar year as well as multi-year grant requests are eligible for consideration
Prior grant recipients of Hovnanian Foundation funding are eligible to reapply only after adhering to a 12-month waiting period following grant closure prior to submission of any new request
If all of the above criteria are met, grant budgets with no more than 20% of project costs allocated for indirect costs such as travel,

H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Grants does not make grants to/for:

Operational overhead expenses
Non-registered entities/organizations
Political action groups
Proposals submitted without a sustainability plan
Grant requests used to produce something for commercial sale

General Information

Preferences

In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined above, grant proposals that include these preferred elements will be reviewed more favorably, thereby increasing the chances of receiving positive interest from us. These include but are not limited to:

Inclusion of a plan that outlines project continuity beyond completion of grant funding;
Partnerships with other organizations that have similar missions to share responsibilities and resources which may in turn help fill gaps and eliminate duplication of effort;
Leveraged funds already secured and/or committed to the grant activity from other (multiple) sources and/or matched funds from the organization itself;
While not meant to totally limit the interest of the Foundation from funding consideration of other worthwhile projects and programs, grant requests that fit in one of our primary areas of focus would be considered preferable during our review process. These include:

Primary Areas of Focus

Arts & Cultural Preservation
Ecotourism & Rural Development
IT Start-ups/ Entrepreneurship/ Innovation
Leadership, Youth, and Community Development
Public Health & Emergency Response

Application/Approval process/Review and Funding Decision

These are the required materials for an application to be considered complete:

Detailed organization narrative (including contact information)
Detailed project narrative
Organization's annual budget
Project budget
Organization’s state register certificate

No faxes or e-mails will be accepted.
Organizations will receive notification verifying receipt of their application. Each application is given careful consideration. If necessary, Foundation staff will schedule meetings with prospective applicants prior to making recommendations to the Board. Not all grant requests are considered at the Board meeting following their submission; some requests may be carried over to the subsequent grant cycle. To ensure that each application is given fair consideration, the review and funding decision process generally takes one to six months from the time of proposal submission depending on the amount being requested i.e. up to $10,000, from $10,000 to $50,000, and from $50,000 -$100,000 and more.
All applicants will receive written notification regarding our funding decisions

Reporting Requirements

Once approved, grantees must submit interim and final reports online through our online application system as described in the executed grant agreement, unless otherwise specified.
Declarations, reports, and new applications must be submitted separately.

Before You Apply: Please review our FAQ section for answers to commonly asked questions

FAQ

Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, as well as state registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundation, government agencies and other charities.
Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, as well as state registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundation, government agencies and other charities.
Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, as well as state registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundation, government agencies and other charities.
Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, as well as state registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundation, government agencies and other charities.
Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, as well as state registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundation, government agencies and other charities.
Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, as well as state registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundation, government agencies and other charities.
Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, as well as state registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundation, government agencies and other charities.
Eligible are those registered organizations that are charitable in nature in the United States i.e., designated Armenian organizations, schools and churches with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, as well as state registered entities in the Republic of Armenia such as nonprofit organizations, foundation, government agencies and other charities.