Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 31, 2026

114 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Armenian Youth Foundation General Grant Program

Funder: Armenian Youth Foundation, Inc. (Foundation for Armenian Youth)

Geographic Scope: United States and Armenia, with focus on Armenian-American youth organizations and programs

Mission: The Foundation for Armenian Youth, Inc. was incorporated in Massachusetts on December 12, 1974, and has been recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS since July 2, 1975. The Foundation builds its Capital Fund through donations and income generation, using its annual net income to support grants for Armenian-American youth organizations and programs.

Focus Areas:

  • Education in Armenian history, language, and culture

  • Youth athletic and camping activities

  • Educational resources and technology upgrades

  • Cultural programming and awareness initiatives

  • Capital improvements for youth centers and facilities
  • Recent Grant History:

  • 2025: 6 grants totaling $65,000

  • 2024: 6 grants totaling $75,000

  • 2023: 4 grants totaling $40,297

  • 2020: Multiple grants including $7,500, $11,710, and $20,000 awards

  • Total to date: 128+ grants totaling $856,000+
  • Capital Fund: Over $750,000 (as of 2024)

    Key Recipients Include:

  • Camp Haiastan (largest beneficiary)

  • Armenian Youth Federation

  • Armenian Sisters Academy

  • St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School

  • Armenian day and Saturday schools

  • The Genocide Education Project

  • Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church

  • Armenian Cultural Center of Chicago

  • St. Sarkis Church of Long Island

  • Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America
  • Operating Policy: The Foundation awards grants solely from the income generated by its Capital Fund while preserving all donor contributions. This sustainable approach has allowed the Foundation to increase its impact over the years, growing from averaging $7,000 in annual grants in early years to an average of $38,000 per year currently.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: info@foundationforarmenianyouth.com

  • Address: P.O. Box 701, Watertown, MA 02472-4416

  • Website: foundationforarmenianyouth.com

  • Media Contact: Nora Kzirian (201) 523-0263
  • Eligibility: Qualified organizations serving Armenian-American youth and programs committed to educating and promoting Armenian history, culture, and identity

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Deadline: July 31st annually

    Submission Method: Send proposals by email or mail to:

  • Email: info@foundationforarmenianyouth.com

  • Mail: Foundation for Armenian Youth, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Watertown, MA 02472-4416
  • Required Materials:

    1. Cover Letter (one page)
    - Purpose of the project
    - Funds requested
    - Requesting organization name
    - Contact person with address and telephone number

    2. Formal Proposal

    ### General Overview
    - Background information
    - Description of the specific need
    - Potential benefit to Armenian youth in America

    ### Objective of the Project
    - Clear statement of purpose or objective
    - How goals will be achieved
    - Methods and techniques to be employed
    - If capital improvement or equipment purchase: provide technical information, quotes, and bids
    - If ongoing project: describe current status

    ### Funding
    - Total funds needed
    - Complete detailed budget including:
    - Maintenance
    - Installation
    - Supplies
    - Insurance
    - Other funding sources (name of organization, amount requested, date submitted, status)
    - Date funding is required

    ### Schedule
    - Complete schedule with milestones for achieving project goals

    ### Management
    - Identify responsible person and key roles
    - Qualifications of management personnel
    - Management procedures and techniques to monitor project
    - Evaluation methods for results

    ### Recognition
    - How you will provide appropriate recognition to the Foundation for Armenian Youth on the project

    Download Resources:

  • Grant Request Guidelines (PDF) available on website
  • Timing: Grant recipients are typically announced during the calendar year's fourth quarter (October-December)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programseducation

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