Ashoka Grants

Ashoka Grants support organizations and individuals who are seeking ways to preserve and promote the dharma and are working to increase dharma activity around the world in innovative and enduring ways. These grants are for programs and projects that fall outside the criteria for Buddhist Studies Scholarships, Individual Practice Grants, or other KF awards. The Ashoka Grants committee considers applications from organizations and individuals who are actively engaged in projects related to Buddhism. Examples include translating Buddhist texts into local languages, proposals for research on Buddhist topics, and Buddhist projects in communities that help the dharma flourish. The foundation does not accept applications for building and construction projects, incomplete applications, applications that do not adequately explain the scope of the project, or applications that have no relevance to Buddhism or Buddhist activity. Film projects are not currently being accepted.