Teaching for Diversity Program
The Teaching for Diversity Program provides grants and scholarships to members of the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association (KYTA) and the International Association of Black Yoga Teachers (IABYT). Members receive grants and scholarships to teach in disadvantaged schools or to diverse populations such as ethnic minorities and those socially, economically, or physically challenged. Read about past grant recipients and view a list of populations served.
Through the Rachel Greene Memorial Fund, established in memory of yoga teacher Rachel Greene, scholarships are awarded to yoga teachers or elementary school classroom teachers for curriculum designed to bring yoga into disadvantaged public schools. For information and an application form, contact KYTA.
Grants to Bring Yoga to Diverse Populations
Eligibility
You must be a member of the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association (KYTA) or the International Association of Black Yoga Teachers (IABYT). If you are not already a member, please learn about how to become one.
2009 Grant Award Process
Application Process
- Applications are accepted from February 1 through August 1, 2009, or until funds are exhausted. Complete the Application Form and send to kyta@kripalu.org with TFD and your name in the subject line.
- Provide a letter from the organization where you will be teaching confirming they will be hosting your classes.
Notification Process
- You will be informed of the grant decision via email shortly after your application is received.
- Upon completion of the Grant Requirements and receipt of all materials, grants will be awarded.
Grant Requirements
Once approved and classes are completed, you must provide the following to insure payment:
- Letter of acknowledgement from the organization where classes were completed
- A digital group photo on CD that includes you. Additional photos of the group doing yoga are welcomed. Photos may be prohibitive for some populations. This will not preclude your award.
- A Release and Consent Form from each student for photos and testimonials to be used in Kripalu Center publications
- Completed Student and Host Organization Evaluation Forms
- A completed Grant Recipient Program Evaluation
- A completed W-9 Form
- Share Your Story!
Submit to kyta@kripalu.org with TFD and your name in the subject line.
Contact Information
By Mail
KYTA/Diversity, Kripalu Center, PO Box 309, Stockbridge, MA 01262
By E-mail
kyta@kripalu.org. Write TFD and your name in the subject line.
Questions about the Grant Award Process?
Contact us at kyta@kripalu.org or 413-448-3202.
Required Forms
- Application (PC-based MS Word document)
- Forms for Students and Host Organization:
- Student Evaluation of Yoga Classes
- Host Organization Evaluation
- Release and Consent to Photograph
- Grant Recipient Program Evaluation (PC-based MS Word document)
- W-9 Form
Please see application process and grant requirements for materials required in addition to completed forms.
