Healthcare Grants for Strengthening PHC System in Armenia

Description

1) Objective

The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation is opening a call for proposals for projects that will aim at strengthening the primary healthcare (PHC) system in Armenia, focusing on rural areas. This initiative aligns with the state strategy to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) and aims to strengthen the system’s foundational layer, which is essential for the effective implementation of the UHC. The three goals are:

• Group A: Increasing Healthcare Provider Capacity – Addressing the critical shortage of healthcare providers in rural areas; Developing the talent pool, focusing on attracting more candidates to family medicine and nursing; Enhancing continuous medical education and capacity building of the existing workforce.
• Group B: Effective NCD (Noncommunicable diseases) Prevention and Management at PHC Level – Enhancing PHC workers’ professional knowledge and skills to manage NCDs: Boosting regular preventive measures and awareness, especially in rural areas; Ensuring controlled and continuous management of NCD conditions.
• Group C: Enhancing PHC Management – Strengthening management and use of information systems in PHCs; Enhancing the availability of resources (enhanced medical equipment such as X-rays, ultrasonography, and echocardiograms, diagnostic tests for conditions like diabetes, anemia, or pregnancy, needed medications and more); Improving infrastructure adequacy, particularly sanitation facilities.

2) Eligibility

Eligible are registered organizations that are charitable in nature, i.e. either designated IRS 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. or state-registered organization including non-profit organizations and foundations, and other charities in Armenia.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Armenia.

4) Budget

The total amount available is $250,000. Expected Number of Awards: 3-6, without strict upper or lower limit.

5) Application

Deadline for applications is September 30, 2024 (funding decisions by late October). To apply for an H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Grant, begin by completing the Eligibility Quiz on their website. Once you successfully complete the Eligibility Quiz, Foundation staff will contact you with the full application form and a list of required documents. Submit your complete application to info(a)hovnanianfoundation.org by the deadline specified for each quarter.