Projects

FPMT Charitable Projects Grant Application

About FPMT Charitable Projects Grants

FPMT Charitable Projects provides grants to initiatives that support Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision and align with FPMT’s mission of preserving and spreading Mahayana Buddhism worldwide.

Eligible projects include those which:

  • Provide food to ordained Sangha, children, and the elderly (with primary support given to monasteries, nunneries, schools, homes, and similar institutions rather than individuals).
  • Support ordained Sangha, primarily through monasteries and nunneries rather than individual recipients.
  • Enhance the education of children, particularly in India, Nepal, and Mongolia.
  • Care for elderly Tibetans in India and Nepal.
  • Deliver social services through schools, healthcare institutions, and monastic institutions.
  • Offer comprehensive Dharma education and practice programs.
  • Translate and/or publish approved and needed Dharma texts.
  • Create, sponsor, or support offerings for holy objects, including statues, stupas, and prayer wheels.
  • Repair or improve facilities and infrastructure at FPMT centers, projects, and study groups.
  • Rescue, protect, and care for animals that would otherwise be killed.
  • Support other initiatives aligned with Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s vast vision and the mission of FPMT.

Important information about the grant application process:

Who may apply:
FPMT centers, services, and projects, as well as other organizations, institutions, or initiatives whose work aligns with FPMT’s mission.
Application period:
Grant applications are accepted once per year, from January 1 through February 28.
Review process:
All applications are reviewed and approved by the Grants Committee at the FPMT International Office.
Grant amounts:
Award amounts vary based on available funds, demonstrated project need, funding priorities, and the scale and scope of each request.
Funding priorities:
Grants are awarded based on need and the availability of funds, with priority given to projects that directly benefit those most in need.

Applications will not be considered if they:

  • Are incomplete or fail to clearly describe the project’s scope.
  • Do not align with FPMT’s mission or do not support the preservation of Buddhism or Tibetan culture.

Application Instructions

  • Complete the grant application form below for consideration during the annual application period, from January 1 through February 28. Applications received after February 28 will not be considered and need to be resubmitted during the next application cycle.
  • If clarification is needed, we will contact you regarding your application.
  • As a condition of receiving a grant from FPMT Charitable Projects, recipients agree to submit progress reports every six months until the project is completed, as well as a final report upon completion.
  • Applications submitted by FPMT centers, projects, and services must be approved and signed by the center or project director.
  • All applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee in March.
  • Applicants will be notified of funding decisions no later than April 1.

FPMT Charitable Projects Grant Application

 

The grant application period for 2026 is now closed. The application form will be available next from January 1, 2027 to February 28, 2027.