TAP is offering a $5,000 grant to support a media project that tells stories from Armenia to an international audience. 

Projects should already be about 70% complete, with additional funding required primarily for final production, post-production, distribution, or audience reach.

We are looking for strong, narrative-driven storytelling—documentaries, social media series, or digital media—that informs, educates, entertains, and moves people emotionally. The project should be timely and relevant, relatable to a global audience, and tell a clear, compelling story. Our goal is to support work that increases awareness and understanding of Armenia and its people to a wider audience. 

1. Project Submission

Applicants must complete an online application form, providing the following details:

• Project Description: Including goals and objectives.

• Timeline: Estimated project completion schedule.

• Expected Outcomes & Impact: This can include, but not limited to, how the project will be amplified to an international audience and media.

• Team Composition: List of key individuals (if more than one) and any partner organizations.

• Budget Breakdown: Detailed financial plan.

• Risk Assessment: Potential risks and mitigation strategies. (aka: backup plan)

Grant Amount:

• The TAP Micro-Grant awards up to $5,000 to a single outstanding project.

• The fund will be disbursed as a one-time payment at the start of the grant.

2. Interview and Assessment

• After an initial selection process, shortlisted applicants will be invited for a personal interview to assess their capacity and expertise.

• Based on the interview, projects may be considered eligible for funding.

• The TAP team will submit a recommendation package to the TAP Board for the final decision. This package will include:

• TAP team evaluation notes

• Master list of all shortlisted micro-grant applicants

• Individual applications and assessments

• The TAP Board has the final authority to approve projects.

• Once approved, a contract and grant letter will be sent to the recipient organization for review and signing.

3. Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

• State-registered organizations, including non-profit organizations, foundations, and sole proprietorships.

• *Projects should be at least 70% complete at the time of application.

• Projects can include documentaries, social media series, digital media, or any other new media format that tells strong, narrative-driven stories from Armenia for an international audience.

• Collaborative projects involving one or more organizations are encouraged but not mandatory.

• Organizations must have at least three years of program outcomes.

• Projects should align with TAP’s mission of promoting sectors like culture, sports, environmental issues, geopolitics, etc., and focus on impactful storytelling.

• Previous grant recipients of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation funding are eligible to apply.

What TAP Does Not Fund:

• Operational and overhead expenses

• Non-registered entities or organizations

• Political action groups

4. Project Execution & Monitoring

• Projects must be completed within six months of receiving funds.

• Grantees are expected to be responsive to reasonable feedback and recommendations intended to strengthen the project’s quality and impact.

• TAP will conduct status updates, including:

• One in-person meeting at the TAP office.

• One online meeting to discuss progress and challenges.

• TAP staff remains available to assist/advise when needed.

• A final report must be submitted within one week of project completion, including:

• Project overview and implementation process.

• Successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

• Projected vs. actual budget with a breakdown of funds spent.

5. Timeline 

• Announcement date: Monday, March 9, 2026

• Application Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026 (6:00 PM)

• Grant Winner Announcement: Friday, May 11, 2026

• Project Completion: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 

• Final Report Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026

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* The project is considered 70% complete when the majority of its core production or implementation work has been finalized, and the requested funding is intended primarily for post-production, distribution, audience outreach, or other finalization stages. This includes projects that have implemented approximately 70% of their planned activities and are seeking support to complete the remaining phase(s), as well as projects that have secured and spent at least 70% of their total budget and require additional funding to cover the remaining completion costs.