Apply for Funding
The Alliance of Non-Himalayan Nuns is committed to supporting women ordained as Tibetan Buddhist nuns from outside traditional Tibetan Buddhist regions. Support is given so that they can become exemplary examples of the monastic life well-lived in order to bring the greatest benefit to their communities across the world.
Who is eligible to apply for ANHN grants?
Non-Himalayan Tibetan Buddhist Nuns (ie. Nuns not from the traditional Himalayan Region where Tibetan Buddhism was historically practiced). Only nuns already ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition are eligible. Only non-Himalayan nuns are eligible because nuns from Tibetan and Himalayan regions typically have access to nunneries in their home countries that provide them livelihood and training. Because such access is rare in non-Himalayan countries at this time, this grant program is designed to address this lack.
Which applications/applicants receive priority?
- Applications for expenses associated with receiving bhikshuni ordination
- Applications for expenses associated with attending ANHN gatherings
- Applications for expenses associated with attending Sakyadhita Conference
- Applicants that demonstrate efforts to cover a major portion of the total project expenses with personal money and/or funding from other sources and/or in-kind donations or have received little funding from ANHN before
- Applications that plan concrete follow-up activities to bring benefit to their communities of practice
- Applicants who have not received funding from ANHN before
- Applications for other purposes may be considered if funds are available
What types of expenses may be necessary for your project but are not eligible for ANHN funding?
- Medical expenses/medical insurance
- Supplies and electronic devices
- Airline seat upgrades – funds are available for economy class travel only Funding for follow-up activities for the benefit of the community
Limits & Deadlines
- The maximum amount per single application is US$ 2500
- The maximum amount per individual nun is US$ 5000, either from two or more applications. Once this limit is reached, the applicant must wait for a period of five years before applying again
- Applications are reviewed every two months and results are announced three weeks following the deadline
- Deadlines are as follows: For 2025: February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1, October 1, and December 1
- Bear in mind: if you submit an application past the deadline, it will be included in the next batch. For example, if you submit an application on February 10, 2025, you will be informed of the results on April 21, 2025