Eastern Religions Grants for Nonprofits

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Khyentse Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Trisong Grants: Applications accepted September 1 - September 30, 2025 and March 1 - March 31, 2026
  • Academic Development Grants: Applications accepted September 15 - December 15, 2025 and March 15 - June 15, 2026
  • Individual Practice Grants: Applications accepted December 15 - January 15, 2026 and June 15 - July 15, 2026
  • Ashoka Grants: Applications accepted July 15 - August 15, 2025 (latest expired date) and January 15 - February 15, 2026

The Khyentse Foundation aims to support all traditions of Buddhist study and practice.

The Foundation supports individuals and institutions engaged in the practice and study of Buddha’s…

Berman Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

None
Grant Range: $1000 - $1800
Average Grant: $1400

The Berman Family Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Fairfield, IA, with some giving in New York.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

  • education;…

Eric Schwartz Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

None
Grant Range: $1800 - $1291889
Average Grant: $98190

The Eric Schwartz Family Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Fairfield, IA.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

  • Maharishi programs promoting peace…

The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism

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Application Deadline:

Grant- making for 2025 is Closed

Applications for the Foundation's next round of grant funding in 2026 will be accepted beginning May 30, 2025. An announcement with a link to the grant application will be sent at that time. Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2025.
Grant Range: $2500 - $25000

The aim of the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism is to foster the growth and development of an authentic American Buddhism that takes its inspiration from the wisdom traditions of…

Trust for the Meditation Process

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Application Deadline:
  • Initial inquiries: none
  • The deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced.
Grant Range: $3000 - $45000
Average Grant: $10252

The Trust for the Meditation Process supports the teaching and practice of meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.

Most grants are made in the United States. However, because…

Guru Krupa Foundation

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Application Deadline:

None
Grant Range: $9500 - $250000
Average Grant: $43725

The Guru Krupa Foundation aims to help those who are less fortunate, support causes related to the acquisition of knowledge, and preserve heritage and knowledge. Support is primarily…

Universal Sunlight Foundation

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Application Deadline:

None
Grant Range: $5000 - $1000000
Average Grant: $163002

The Universal Sunlight Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in California, with emphasis on Southern California.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

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Arya Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

None
Grant Range: $100 - $65000
Average Grant: $7476

The Arya Family Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in New York.

The Foundation primarily focuses on issues related to Hindu and Indian American communities.

There are many nonprofits that are involved with Eastern religions, either in a capacity of promoting them, or working with them for charitable purposes. “Eastern Religions” covers a wide range of religious, cultural and philosophical trends - including, but not limited to, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Taosim, Confucianism and Jainism. Nonprofits involved in these spiritual spaces often rely on Eastern religion grants for fundings.

These grants can be put towards all kinds of initiatives. This can include preservation efforts of religious sites and texts, religious education campaigns, interfaith dialogue or support for religious diaspora populations. Nonprofits in this space can work to help support Eastern religions, or work hand in hand with them for charitable purposes.

There are many different entities that might provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations, such as the Khyentse Foundation or the Templeton Religion Trust. 

When drafting Eastern religion grant proposals, it's essential to prove that you understand the demographics and communities that you are looking to work with. You may need to collect statistics on religion affiliation, or on measure of success for your nonprofit’s work at its mission. 

If you need further insight on drafting great grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of Eastern religion grants right here, all open for applications.