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
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.
“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