LiGuro Academy is a startup and grant-writing academy based in Yerevan, Armenia. We help founders validate ideas, build business models, prepare grant applications and pitch decks, and grow their startups through practical programs, mentoring and community. People may search for us as LiGuro, Liguro, Ligur Academy, Lyguro Academy or Լիգուրո Ակադեմիա.

Grants and Fundraising

Grants and Fundraising

Our vision: to develop a high-quality, transparent, and professional culture of fundraising and grant management in Armenia; to provide knowledge, tools, methodology, and up-to-date information that lead to long-term impact, sustainable partnerships, and competitive, successful programs.

Our vision: to develop a high-quality, transparent, and professional culture of fundraising and grant management in Armenia; to provide knowledge, tools, methodology, and up-to-date information that lead to long-term impact, sustainable partnerships, and competitive, successful programs.

LiGuro Academy implements both educational and program support formats in Yerevan and the regions. We combine practical courses, mentorship, and experience exchange to help participants build, launch, and develop their ideas and programs in accordance with local and international grant requirements.

Our vision: to develop a high-quality culture of fundraising and grant management in Armenia, to provide knowledge, tools, methodology, and information that lead to long-term impact, sustainable partnerships, and successful projects.

About Us

Mission

LiGuro Academy was created for people who have innovative ideas and want to turn them into viable programs. We provide an environment where ideas take shape and content, becoming ready-made projects. Our mission is to support initiators to: • Clearly formulate their ideas, • Build programs together that can apply to grant funds, • And as a result, receive funding to make their projects a reality.

Values

  • Practical learning over theory – we approach things practically, helping you shape ideas into real tools.
  • Mentorship: founder to founder – you get direct support from those who have already walked this path.
  • Community and collaboration – you join a community where there is mutual aid and joint learning.
  • Open and honest feedback – we provide direct and constructive feedback so your programs become stronger.

Our Story

LiGuro Academy was launched by founders who have gone through accelerators, pitches, failures, and successes. We felt how hard it is to build a startup alone, and we created an environment where you can learn fast, avoid major mistakes, and grow with other entrepreneurs.

Services

Consultation

Service

Professional assessment of an idea, program, opportunity, or topic from the perspective of donor and grant opportunities, with potential for development and funding.

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«How to Write a Winning Grant Program» Course

Signature Course

A signature course built on practical and theoretical foundations, during which you learn step-by-step how to build a competitive grant application.

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«Armeps: State Grants» Course

Signature Course

The course will teach you how to participate in state grant competitions and work confidently on the ARMEPS platform without technical errors.

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«Capacity Building» Course

Corporate Training

Corporate training for organizations and teams aiming to develop capabilities in grants, fundraising, and other skills.

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Systematic List of Donor Sources

Service: Grant Guidance

A systematic list of donor sources: About 500 new grant opportunities open for application every month.

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Getting a 2nd Opinion Before Submission

Service: Grant Guidance

Independent professional assessment of the grant application, revealing strengths and weaknesses, with suggestions for improvement.

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Creation of Business and Grant Documents

Service: Document Preparation

Professional preparation of business plans, budgets, business canvas, SWOT analysis, Pitch decks, and other grant application documents.

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NGO Registration Document Support: Statutes

Service: Document Preparation

Consultation and documentary support during the NGO opening phase: drafting statutes and meeting minutes.

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251 Fundraising Hub. Grants, Investments, Fundraising

The Hub is designed for information exchange, dissemination of opportunities, and practical guidance, contributing to the achievement of sustainable funding.

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News

Main Types and Opportunities of Fundraising

🔹️ Lilit Guroghlyan presented the main types of fundraising and available opportunities to students ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: R2D Syunik

✨ Our students continue to prove that the right knowledge always brings results. Within the 'R2D Syunik' program ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: GenaGir

🔥 The idea, which was just a sketch months ago, is now a funded project ...

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🎓 Certificate Awarding Ceremony, Networking

🏅 A certificate awarding ceremony for students and wonderful networking took place at LiGuro Academy ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: Hog Tar

💙 Our academy student Gohar Rustamyan became the winner of the German Embassy grant ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: BIA

🎯 The success story of LiGuro Academy graduate Grigor Ghazaryan, through which a grant ...

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📣 Our Curriculum: State Approved

The signature 'Grants, Fundraising' course has been approved by the MoESCS of the Republic of Armenia ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: Woman Entrepreneur

We want to share the result of one of our students, Regina Tovmasyan ❤️, who founded 'HAMAZGEST AM'...

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😊 Supporting Youth Educational Programs

🔹 LiGuro Academy founder, fundraising specialist Lilit Guroghlyan spoke with students ...

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📚 Effective Open Class with 400+ Participants

😊 LiGuro Academy held an open class regarding grants; more than 400 people joined ...

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📢 Grants and Pitching Course in Gyumri!

✅ We conducted a training on Grants and Pitching at the 'Pokrik Ishkhan' center in Gyumri ...

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Fundraising Course for the 'Tavush Foundation' Team

🤝 Implementation of a two-day 'Fundraising' training within the framework of the 'STRIVE' program ...

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💪 Collaboration and EU Program Victory

Within the framework of Erasmus+, the 'United Through Adapted Basketball (UTAB)' project is launching ...

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📌 'STRIVE' Program: Capacity Building

We conducted training for members of the Social Dialogue Social NGO, which received a sub-grant ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: Literature Club

🌿 The success story of our graduate Heghine Arzumanyan: from idea generation ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: From Idea to Business

🍀 LiGuro Academy, by providing assistance in compiling grant packages ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: From Dream to Goal

🍀 From dream to goal: another success story 🌟 Meet Meri, who participated in the fundraising ...

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«Project Presentation and Fundraising» at YSU

✅ We finished the 'Project Presentation and Fundraising' course at YSU, conducted by Lilit Guroghlyan ...

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💪 Another Grant Victory: New Business

🍀 The success story of our graduate Christine Adamyan regarding receiving a grant ...

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We Hosted Students from the School of Young Leaders 😊

LiGuro Academy founder, fundraising specialist Lilit Guroghlyan ...

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Academy Graduates Received Their Certificates 🍀

The graduates of the 5th group of LiGuro Academy 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓 received the signature course ...

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💪 Mentorship and Victory: «Ushatsats Vardavar»

🍀 Mentorship by LiGuro Academy founder Lilit Guroghlyan and team victory 📌 The 3rd 'Ushatsats Vardavar' ...

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Series of Refresher Training Courses ✨

Lilit Guroghlyan conducted a series of educational and refresher training courses ✨ 'Luysi Serund' ...

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