Trace Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in New York City with field offices in China. The Foundation supports the continuity of Tibetan culture and language, and reinforces the ability of Tibetan communities within China to meet their own needs. Trace Foundation implements and funds projects that integrate culture and development goals and respect environmental principles.
The Foundation works cooperatively with local partners in order to bring about long-term social and environmental benefits, and ensure that communities are at the center of the development process. The Foundation has no political or religious affiliations and is funded entirely through personal donations.
general information
Projects supported by the Foundation reflect our guiding principles, and currently fall within four program areas: culture, education, health care and rural development.
The foundation does not fund:
Initiatives that have political aims;
Organizations involved in religious proselytism;
Projects whose activities have already been completed at time of request of funding;
Projects already under way;
The foundation generally does not give priority to the funding of infrastructure proposals.
The foundation does not pre-determine funding levels. Applicants should request the amount that meets project’s need. Priority will be given to those proposals that ensure adequate local contribution. The Foundation, in specific cases, might request matching funds.
Grants can be requested for one or multiple years. Grant installments are paid according to contracts signed between the foundation and the grantee.
For a list of grants made by Trace Foundation, please refer to our Grants section in this website.
