The Armenia Project Announces Winners of Its First Micro-Grant Program
Empowering stories of displacement, resilience, and identity to reach global audiences
Yerevan, Armenia – June 9, 2025 – The Armenia Project (TAP) is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Micro-Grant Program, launched in May 2025 to help high-impact storytelling from Armenia achieve global resonance. From over 30 submissions, two projects were selected for their compelling narratives and international potential.
The TAP Micro-Grant Program empowers registered Armenian organizations to develop documentaries, multimedia stories, podcasts, and innovative media that elevate Armenia’s voice on the world stage. This year’s selected projects spotlight the human impact of displacement and the endurance of culture in the face of adversity.
Selected Projects:
“Galina’s Departure: A Story of Displacement and Resilience”
This multimedia report will be produced by Hetq video journalist Rima Grigoryan and acclaimed freelance reporter Siranush Sargsyan, herself displaced from Artsakh. The series follows Galina, a singer and cultural icon from Artsakh, and her four-generation family as they prepare to leave Armenia due to post-war hardship and lack of support. The grant will fund the full production and global outreach campaign.
“This documentary captures the heartbreak and resilience of Gohar, a renowned singer from Artsakh, as she faces displacement yet again - this time leaving Armenia for Russia. We aim to share her story and that of her family’s four generations, shedding light on the struggles of families forced from their homes,” said Siranush Sargsyan.
“AYG” – Short Documentary Film
Directed by emerging filmmakers Maria Martinyan, Siranush Vardanyan, and Arnold Ghazaryan, AYG (“Dawn”), Short Documentary Film, tells the story of two childhood friends from Artsakh navigating life after displacement. The film was previously selected for screenings at KinoAsyl and One Shot film festivals. With TAP’s support, the team will complete post-production, add multilingual subtitles, and launch an international promotional campaign, including festival submissions and educational screenings.
“AYG [dawn] gives voice to a generation shaped by war and resilience. It is a story of rising through loss and embracing a new beginning.” Siranush, Maria and Arnold / AYG directors.
“The Armenia Project aims to empower storytellers. We were thrilled to receive so many impressive applications - it made our job incredibly difficult. We’re proud to support these two projects and help them reach global audiences,” said Shant Petrossian, TAP’s Global Director.
TAP plans to expand the Micro-Grant Program in the coming year, creating new opportunities for Armenian narratives to reach beyond national borders through diverse formats. By supporting both emerging and seasoned storytellers, TAP is fostering narratives that are locally grounded yet universally resonant.
About The Armenia Project
The Armenia Project (TAP), an initiative of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation, is an educational non-profit that promotes the democratic and economic development of Armenia by advancing the country’s communications ecosystem, ensuring it is robust, accurate and impactful to more effectively share its real story with the international community. Through strategic programs and diverse partnerships, TAP raises global awareness about Armenia and the region.
