The
Trust
has
established
in its
first 50
years,
pioneering
institutions
that
have all
grown to
be of
national
importance.
The
Trust
continues
to
support
and
nurture
these
institutions
in
myriad
ways
using an
internal
appraisal
process.
NGOs or
Voluntary
Organizations
Thoughtful and committed programs initiated by organizations in priority areas are considered for financial support. The Trust draws on the expertise of its staff and specialist consultants who travel widely, study project proposals and keep abreast of developments in each of the sectors. They assess proposals; make recommendations to project holders and after sanction of grants monitor and evaluate the programs.
While no specific format is prescribed, applications should preferably include:
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A description of the proposed project with clearly articulated objectives, plans/programs or activities, and mechanisms for impact assessment.
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A profile of the project holder (qualifications, achievements, experience) and a brief background of the core team.
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Registration Certificates of the organization and Income-tax Exemption Certificates.
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The financial audited statements of the last three years and Annual Reports.
Small
Grants
This is a flexible scheme where a registered organization may request financial support. Limited grants are available for a wide variety of philanthropic activities. Each appeal is examined on its own merit.
The criteria for qualifying for such grants would be:
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The organization must have been in existence at least for one financial year.
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It should work in a thematic area supported by the Trust.
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Organizations in rural areas would be preferred.
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The total expenditure of the organization should not have exceeded Rs 2.00 million in the last financial year.
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The organization should not employ more than 20 individuals.
Large organizations would also be eligible to apply for a grant towards specific projects namely:
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Strategic planning and/or evaluation exercises.
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Focused research activities.
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Mainstreaming of innovations.
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Setting up or strengthening of internal systems.
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Project planning and appraisal.
Individual
Grants
Individuals
are
provided
medical,
educational
and
travel
grants.
Patients
unable
to
bear
the
financial
burden
of
major
surgeries
or
the
cost
of
hospitalization
are
assisted
through
individual
medical
grants.
A
program
officer
conducts
a
detailed
study
including
visits
to
the
hospital,
for
processing
the
request.
Modest
educational
grants
are
provided
to
deserving
students
through
general
scholarships
and
special
merit
scholarships.
Forms
for
these
can
be
obtained
from
the
officer-in-charge
of
Education
and
Travel
Grants.
Modest
grants
are
given
for
international
travel
for
purposes
such
as
higher
studies
abroad,
conducting
research
and
participating
in
conferences
or
sports
meets
and
other
such
purposes.
(Note: We develop project
reports & project proposals also)
