Grants and Awards
Dharma Gates celebrates and cherishes the relationships we have with those who support our work, both individual donors and grant-making organizations. Here is a list of the grants that have made our programs possible:
Hemera Foundation focuses on the promotion of contemplative practices that enhance self-awareness and promote compassionate, empathetic, and supportive relationships.
Awarded: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
For those who are seeking ways to preserve and promote the dharma and working to increase dharma activity around the world in innovative and enduring ways
Awarded: 2019, 2020, 2022
Provides grants to provide evidence-based mindfulness and meditation programs in ways that help human beings joyfully face the challenges of our time, with a specific focus on work at the intersection of meditation and the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Awarded: 2024
“We seek to give birth to an American society that reflects the universal Buddhist values of wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and meditation practice in pursuit of these values.”
Awarded: 2019, 2022
“To create an enhanced worldwide awareness, manifesting as universal peace and respect for all forms of life, the responsible use of Earth’s resources in sustainable ways, and a common realization that all is interconnected and One.”
Awarded: 2021
“Aims to recognize and support impactful student ventures across sectors and communities.”
Awarded: 2019
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Awards
Entrepreneurship Foundation’s Connecticut Best New Venture Pitch Competition, Social Impact, 3rd Place 2019
Entrepreneurship Foundation’s Connecticut Best New Venture Pitch Competition, Best Executive Summary, 2018