Rowell Fund

Description

1) Objective

The Rowell Fund for Tibet supports Tibetans who can make a significant contribution to their community or an international audience in the fields of visual arts and media, and environmental and women’s rights. It seeks to support Tibetans who can make a significant contribution to their community and/or an international audience in the fields of visual arts and media, and environmental and women’s rights.

The Rowell Fund for Tibet was initiated in memory of late Galen and Barbara Rowell, who were longtime friends of Tibet. Galen and Barbara cooperated with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to produce My Tibet, a touching book that captured the natural essence of Tibet. Their love and passion for photography and writing introduced the beauty of Tibet and its threatened ecosystem and culture to countless people around the globe. Following their tragic passing, ICT’s Board of Directors, family and friends of the Rowell’s established the Rowell Fund to honor and perpetuate the goals and ideals of Galen and Barbara in the Tibetan community.

Grants applications are invited from Tibetans for the Rowell Fund for Tibet’s 2025 grant cycle for projects that focus on the following themes: Environment/Conservation; Photography; Humanitarian Projects; Journalism/Literature; Women’s projects.

2) Eligibility

Tibetans from any country are eligible to apply. Tibetans working for organizations may apply on behalf of the organization, provided that the applicant is central to the implementation of the project’s work. Non-Tibetans are ineligible for grants from the Rowell Fund for Tibet.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Tibet.

4) Budget

The maximum amount of a Rowell Fund grant is US$7,500.

5) Application

The application form is now available for download. Applications materials will be accepted only between September 1, 2024 through October 4, 2024 at midnight Eastern Standard Time.