Awarded in amounts of $300 to $1,000. Application at bottom of page.

This grant supports new and existing Iyengar Yoga programming in communities where it is not currently accessible. This may include people who are marginalized on the basis of race, class, gender identity, disability, age, body type, and mental health… this is not an exhaustive list, but provides an indication of our intent. This grant can be used for yoga props (mats, blocks, blankets, etc.), teacher compensation, regional travel, marketing materials, and other associated costs. Examples from across the country:

Applying for IYANW Grants

Application must arrive on or before the current deadline date and at least 30 days before the event.

The application form will automatically generate a copy for your records and will be emailed to you upon completion. All fields are required.

IYANW will send grant recipients funds no later than 10 days before the event.

IYANW requests that all grant recipients submit a summary detailing their experience for which they received financial assistance. This information may be shared with the Northwest community through IYANW communications.

IYANW Grantmaking Process

Each year the IYANW board will set a grants budget. Availability of funds may vary from year to year depending on the number and size of membership and donations IYANW receives and the number and size of grants awarded.

The grantmaking committee is a small group of volunteers from our yoga community.

Grants are awarded four times yearly. Deadlines for applying are: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Please note that your application for both grant programs must arrive 30 days before the date of the event you hope to attend to give the grants committee time to review your application. Review deadline schedule here.

Grants will be reviewed and awarded by a blind process (the committee members will not know the names or locations of applicants).

If multiple candidates are eligible, the recipients will be chosen based on alignment with the IYANW mission to promote the art, science and philosophy of yoga according to B.K.S. Iyengar throughout the region, as well as consideration of financial need and available IYANW grant funds.

Requirements

Applicant must be a current IYANW member in good standing.

Grant committee and board members are not eligible to apply for grants.

Applicant cannot reapply for the same grant within two years of receiving an award. This does not apply to Ahimsa in Action grants.

Grants may be used for online and in-person events.

Applicant can only apply for events in the future. Awards will not be granted to cover past expenses.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for a grant award.