Sachen Foundation Grant Program

Sachen Foundation Grant Program

Organization: Sachen Foundation
Website: sachenfoundation.org
Geographic Scope: International, with focus on Sakya Buddhist organizations in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, and North America
Mission: Transform lives and communities through Buddhist education and publication

Grant Focus Areas

• Buddhist monastic education and training
• Academic education integrated with Sakya tradition
• Buddhist nun education and practice
• Buddhist publication and translation of teachings
• Buddhist textual preservation and dissemination

Eligibility

• Organizations aligned with Sakya Buddhist tradition
• Educational institutions (monasteries, nunneries, schools)
• Publishing organizations focused on Buddhist teachings
• Organizations serving Buddhist communities

Grant Cycle History

• Inaugural grant cycle: September 2018
• First awards: 2019 (six recipients)
• Grants appear to be awarded annually

2019 Grant Recipients

1. Sakya Centre Education Department (India) 2. Sakya Academy (India) 3. Sakya Nunnery (India) 4. Kalimpong Sakya Monastery (India) 5. Melody of Dharma Magazine (International) 6. Tsechen Kunchab Ling (North America)

What They Fund

• Educational expenses for monks and nuns
• Academic curriculum and instruction
• Publication and printing costs
• Staff salaries and operational expenses
• Translation and publishing of Buddhist texts
• Development of online catalogs and repositories
• Digital resources and learning materials

Contact Information

Website: sachenfoundation.org Location: Minnesota, United States