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Directory updated: 30 October 2026. Individual source-check dates are preserved. Statuses below reflect the recorded research and deadlines at publication. Check the official source for changes before applying. See the route-status guide, source-check method and free worksheet.

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Open — closes 1 Nov 2026GRANT-105
TEEEM FoundationUS-based 501(c)(3) foundation (EIN 83-1286180)

TEEEM Foundation — Community Impact Grant Program 2026

International funder

Deadline
Deadline: 1 November 2026 (Sunday). Time and time zone not stated by the funder. Our advice: submit by 31 Oct 2026 IST, or earlier.
Amount / terms
US$5,000–30,000 in three ranges; other amounts may be considered. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
Location
Around the world (India not named by the funder; form accepts International NGO / Registered Charity / Other)

Who can apply: Nonprofit and charitable organisations around the world (form options 501(c)(3), International NGO, Registered Charity, Other); IRS determination letter or equivalent registration. Our note: under Indian law, Indian NGOs need valid FCRA registration/prior permission to receive foreign grants.

EducationHealthEquity and inclusionLivelihoodsCommunity development

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Focus: Grants for nonprofit and charitable organisations “working to improve lives and strengthen communities around the world”, in six areas: Education & Youth Development; Health & Essential Needs; Equality & Empowerment; Entrepreneurship & Economic Opportunity; Community Infrastructure; Sustainable Community Impact. The funder is a US-based 501(c)(3) foundation (EIN 83-1286180) in New Jersey.

Funding: Three ranges: US$5,000–10,000 (Community Grants), US$10,000–20,000 (Growth Grants) and US$20,000–30,000 (Transformational Grants). The funder adds: “Organizations requesting amounts outside these ranges may still be considered, and awards may be funded in full or in part.” Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

Geography: Open to nonprofit and charitable organizations “around the world” (India is not named; the form accepts International NGO / Registered Charity / Other). Eligibility: The application asks for an IRS determination letter “or equivalent” registration documents, and asks whether you have a U.S.-based bank account and, if not, how grant funds would be received and administered.

Deadline: 1 November 2026 (Sunday). Time and time zone not stated by the funder. Combine the application and attachments into a single PDF and email it to michelle@teeem.org (as listed by the funder). Review completed 13 Nov 2026 and awards announced 20 Nov 2026 (per the application PDF only). Our advice: submit by 31 Oct 2026 IST, or earlier.

Documents, India note and source evidence

Required attachments (application Section 14): most recent financial statements; IRS determination letter or equivalent registration documentation; board of directors list; current organisational budget; project budget; annual report (if available). Optional (Section 14): strategy plan, letters of support, photos or supporting materials. Plus the signed certification (Section 15).

Our note (NGOGrant.in, not the funder): TEEEM does not mention India or FCRA. Under Indian law, Indian NGOs need valid FCRA registration/prior permission to receive foreign grants. This is Indian law, not a condition set by TEEEM. See our FCRA registration and prior permission guide.

NGOGrant.in does not award grants, sanction funding, or charge any fee to “approve,” “release,” or guarantee a grant. Any fees are only for documentation / proposal preparation help — never for “sanctioning” a grant. Apply only through the official route — for this grant, by email to the TEEEM Foundation contact named in its application; you never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Read the full TEEEM Community Impact Grant guide for Indian NGOs.

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Open — closes 30 Oct 2026GRANT-103
NGRAM PunjabDepartment of Planning, Government of Punjab

Department of Planning, Government of Punjab — NGO Grant and Monitoring System (NGRAM), FY 2026-27 proposals through DC

State Government — Department of Planning, Government of Punjab (not CSR)

Deadline
30 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM IST (Proposal Registration through DC, FY 2026-27). Check the portal for latest dates.
Amount / terms
Not disclosed (state government grant; not guaranteed)
Location
Punjab only (projects in Punjab districts)

Who can apply: NGOs with a valid NGO Darpan ID and PAN; projects in Punjab districts. Online proposal via NGRAM, forwarded to the Deputy Commissioner of each selected district. 12A/80G/FCRA, age and document rules not stated.

HealthEducationCommunity developmentWomen and girlsEnvironment and climateAnimal welfareEquity and inclusion
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Focus: Project proposals from NGOs, approved through Punjab line departments: Animal Husbandry; Health & Family Welfare; Rural Development & Panchayats; Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities; and Social Security and Woman & Child Development.

Funding: Amount not disclosed on the portal. State government grant, not CSR. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Punjab only: projects in Punjab districts. Eligibility: NGOs with a valid NGO Darpan ID and PAN. The portal says: “Registration is restricted to verified NGOs with a valid Darpan ID and PAN Number.”

Official application route: NGRAM NGO registration (online only)

Deadline or route: 30 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST (shown on the portal as 30/10/2026 11:59 PM) for “Proposal Registration through DC”. The SOSVA route closed on 15 October 2026. Check the portal for latest dates.

How to apply, preparation checklist and source evidence

Steps (from the portal’s NGO user manual): 1. Register with your Darpan ID and PAN. 2. Complete the NGO profile: previous projects, staff, assets and bank details. 3. Add a proposal: districts to be covered, objectives, source of funds and point of contact. 4. Preview, then submit; the portal forwards it to the Deputy Commissioner of each selected district. Submission is online.

Before you start: keep your Darpan ID and PAN ready; gather the details of previous projects, staff, assets and the bank account to be used; decide which Punjab districts the project covers; write the objectives and the source of funds; name one point of contact. The form sits behind a login, so its document list was not checked.

Next stages (portal schedule): Deputy Commissioner approval 31 October to 17 November 2026; district department approvals 31 October to 17 November 2026; state department approvals 18 to 30 November 2026.

Not stated on the portal: grant size, project duration, minimum years of registration, legal form, 12A/80G, FCRA or audited-accounts rules. No guidelines, FAQ or circular is published; manuals are on the help page.

Official contact: ngram.support@punjab.gov.in; WhatsApp 9459993819; Vit-te-Yojna Bhawan, Plot No-2-B, Sector-33-A, Chandigarh – 160020.

NGOGrant.in does not award grants, sanction funding, or charge any fee to “approve,” “release,” or guarantee a grant. Any fees are only for documentation / proposal preparation help — never for “sanctioning” a grant. Apply only on the official portal; you never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

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Open — deadline 1 Dec 2026GRANT-102

Turtle Conservation Fund — Grants, 1 Dec 2026 cycle

International funder — Turtle Conservation Fund (not CSR)

Deadline
1 Dec 2026 (no time stated); decisions around 15 Feb. Apply by email using the TCF proposal template v.7.2026, as set out on the guidelines page.
Amount / terms
Approximately US$1,000–5,000 per project, maximum US$5,000 (not guaranteed)
Location
Global; no country restriction stated

Who can apply: Conservation of Critically Endangered and Endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles; Data Deficient or not-yet-assessed species secondary; no marine turtles. Proposal of about 15 pages using TCF template v.7.2026, CVs of 5 pages or less, English only, file under 5 MB. No overhead or indirect costs. Foreign grant: foreign contributions may require FCRA registration/prior permission — consult a CA.

Environment and climate

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Focus: Conservation of Critically Endangered and Endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles; Data Deficient or not-yet-assessed species are secondary. No marine turtles.

Funding: Approximately US$1,000–5,000 per project, maximum US$5,000; requests of US$3,000 or less encouraged for pilot work and early-career applicants. No overhead or indirect costs. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Global; no country restriction stated.

Deadline or route: 1 Dec 2026 (no time stated); decisions around 15 Feb. Apply by email using the TCF proposal template v.7.2026, as set out on the guidelines page.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Proposal of about 15 pages, CVs of 5 pages or less, English only, file under 5 MB. FCRA: foreign contributions may require FCRA registration/prior permission — consult a CA. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Read the full Turtle Conservation Fund guide.

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Open — last date 1 Nov 2026GRANT-101
Wikimedia FoundationIndia Rapid Project

Wikimedia Foundation — India Rapid Project, Round 3

International funder — Wikimedia Foundation (India Rapid Project) (not CSR)

Deadline
1 Nov 2026 (no time stated; apply by 31 Oct). Online via the Wikimedia Fluxx portal, India section; new accounts can take about 48 hours.
Amount / terms
US$500–5,000 per project, paid in the INR equivalent; cap US$10,000 per person or group per financial year (not guaranteed)
Location
India

Who can apply: Wikimedia community members, groups, organisations and affiliates in India with contribution history on the target Wikimedia project plus organising or training experience. Organisations: proof of non-profit status and GSTIN. Individuals: Aadhaar or PAN. CA-signed utilisation certificate required. Not a general NGO grant. Foreign grant: foreign contributions may require FCRA registration/prior permission — consult a CA.

EducationTechnology and digital inclusion

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Focus: 1–12 month projects on Wikimedia sites by Wikimedia community members, groups, organisations and affiliates in India. Not a general NGO grant.

Funding: US$500–5,000 per project, paid in the INR equivalent; cap US$10,000 per person or group per financial year. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: India.

Deadline or route: 1 Nov 2026 (no time stated; apply by 31 Oct). Online via the Wikimedia Fluxx portal, India section; new accounts can take about 48 hours.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Needs contribution history on the target Wikimedia project plus organising or training experience. Organisations: proof of non-profit status and GSTIN. Individuals: Aadhaar or PAN. A CA-signed utilisation certificate is required. FCRA: foreign contributions may require FCRA registration/prior permission — consult a CA. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Read the full Wikimedia India Rapid Project guide.

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Open — last date 31 Oct 2026GRANT-100

MSRVVP — New Veda Pathshalas / Guru-Shishya Parampara Units 2026-27

Central Government — MSRVVP, Ujjain (Ministry of Education) (not CSR)

Deadline
31 Oct 2026 (extension notice 2179 gives no time; the original notice 2159 said 5:00 PM). Offline only: Speed Post or drop box, MSRVVP, Ujjain 456006.
Amount / terms
Honorarium as per MSRVVP guidelines, subject to availability of grants
Location
All-India

Who can apply: Pathshalas: registered voluntary institutions (Registration Act registration, PAN + separate bank account; Registration of the institution/organization on the Darpan Portal of Government of India is mandatory; Saswara Veda objective in bye-laws; 3 years own-cost work; 3+ years MSRVSSB affiliation; no other government grant). GSP: individual Veda Gurus with 3+ years affiliation. Domestic call.

EducationArts, culture and heritage

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Focus: Temporary financial assistance for new Veda Pathshalas run by registered voluntary institutions (30 seats) and GSP units for individual Veda Gurus (40 seats). Oral Saswara Veda teaching.

Funding: Honorarium rates as per MSRVVP guidelines (e.g. GSP Guru ₹25,000/month, student ₹5,000/month), subject to availability of grants. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: All-India.

Deadline or route: 31 Oct 2026 (extension notice 2179 gives no time; the original notice 2159 said 5:00 PM). Offline only: Speed Post or drop box, MSRVVP, Ujjain 456006.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Pathshalas: Registration Act registration, PAN + separate bank account, Registration of the institution/organization on the Darpan Portal of Government of India is mandatory. Saswara Veda objective in bye-laws, 3 years own-cost work, 3+ years MSRVSSB affiliation, no other government grant (affidavit). GSP: individual Gurus, 3+ years affiliation. Domestic call. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Need Darpan first? See our NGO Darpan registration service.

Read the full MSRVVP Veda Pathshala and GSP guide.

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Open — closes 31 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM ISTGRANT-099
Govt of Andhra PradeshYSR Kadapa District

Kadapa Mission Vatsalya — EOI to run Special Needs Children’s Home for Girls, Kondayapalli

State Government — Govt of Andhra Pradesh, YSR Kadapa District (Mission Vatsalya NGO-selection EOI; not CSR)

Deadline
31.10.2026 (by 5:00 PM). Sealed physical application to DW&CW&EO, D-Block, New Collectorate, Kadapa-516002. Notice DCPU/MVS/SNCH/2026-27/01.
Amount / terms
Not disclosed in the notice
Location
Single district — YSR Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh (home at Kondayapalli). Applicants from any state are not excluded.

Who can apply: Societies (1860 Act) or Trusts (1882 Act); active NGO Darpan ID; 3–5 years running CCIs or disability rehabilitation centres; audited accounts and ITRs for 3 years; not blacklisted. Section 8 companies not named. NGO-selection EOI to operate a Section 41 (JJ Act 2015) Special Needs Children's Home for Girls under Mission Vatsalya — not a grant. Domestic call — FCRA not required.

Children and young peopleDisability inclusionWomen and girls

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Focus: Operate and manage a Section 41 (JJ Act 2015) Special Needs Children’s Home for Girls under Mission Vatsalya. NGO-selection EOI to operate the home — not a grant.

Financial terms: Not disclosed in the notice. NGO-selection EOI, not a grant; selection is not guaranteed.

Geography: Single district — YSR Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Applicants from any state are not excluded.

Deadline or route: 31.10.2026 (by 5:00 PM). Sealed physical application to DW&CW&EO, D-Block, New Collectorate, Kadapa-516002. Notice DCPU/MVS/SNCH/2026-27/01.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Societies (1860 Act) or Trusts (1882 Act); active NGO Darpan ID; 3–5 years running CCIs or disability rehabilitation centres; audited accounts and ITRs for 3 years; not blacklisted. Section 8 companies not named. Domestic call — FCRA not required. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Need Darpan first? See our NGO Darpan registration service.

Read the full Kadapa Mission Vatsalya EOI guide.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-098

Front Line Defenders — Protection Grants (HRD security)

International funder — Front Line Defenders (Protection Grants) (not CSR)

Deadline
Rolling — ongoing programme since 2001; no fixed close. Apply only via secure online form on official Protection Grants page. Status checked 23 Oct 2026.
Amount / terms
up to €7,500 (generally not 100% of budget) — rolling (not guaranteed)
Location
Global HRD at risk; India not excluded — all-India including Nagaland and the Northeast (no NE priority)

Who can apply: Human rights defenders at risk; apply only via secure form; FLD never publishes identifying details of applicants; foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Equity and inclusion

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Focus: Rapid practical financial support for human rights defenders at risk — physical, digital and communication security; legal fees for judicial harassment; medical fees related to attacks; family assistance for imprisoned HRDs. Not a general human-rights programme grant. Use secure channels only; NGOGrant never publishes identifying details of applicants.

Funding: Up to a maximum of €7,500. Generally not awarded for 100% of the proposed budget. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Global HRD at risk; India not excluded — all-India including Nagaland and the Northeast.

Deadline or route: Rolling — ongoing programme since 2001; no fixed close. Apply only via the secure online form linked from the official Protection Grants page.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

HRDs and their organisations at risk. Excludes international organisations; retrospective funding; exile costs; salaries/rent; vehicles; armed guards; general living costs; broader HR projects not about HRD security. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full Front Line Defenders Protection Grants guide.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-097

OTF — Rapid Response Fund (digital emergencies)

International funder — Open Technology Fund (Rapid Response Fund) (not CSR)

Deadline
Rolling — ongoing, no deadlines. Cash track or technical-services match via apply.opentech.fund. Status checked 23 Oct 2026.
Amount / terms
$1–$50,000 (avg $5,000–$25,000) or services — rolling (not guaranteed)
Location
Global high-risk digital emergencies; OFAC exclusions apply. India eligible if threat model fits — all-India including Nagaland and the Northeast (no NE priority)

Who can apply: Emergency digital response under six months; distinct from OTF Internet Freedom Fund; foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Technology and digital inclusion

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Focus: Urgent digital emergencies and internet-freedom violations — circumvention during censorship, personal digital protection for journalists/HRDs/NGOs/activists, rapid emergency tooling, emergency communications. Emergency-only; under six months. Distinct from OTF Internet Freedom Fund.

Funding: $1–$50,000 for efforts under six months (average $5,000–$25,000), or technical services via trusted partners (audits, DDoS mitigation, secure hosting, VPN, forensics, etc.). Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Global high-risk digital emergencies; OFAC exclusions apply. India eligible if threat model fits — all-India including Nagaland and the Northeast.

Deadline or route: Rolling — ongoing basis, no deadlines. Single application via apply.opentech.fund; cash track or technical-services match.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Individuals, communities and organisations facing digital attacks/emergencies. Cannot support general long-term org digital-security capacity building; replacement of stolen personal devices; long-term non-emergency projects. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full OTF Rapid Response Fund guide.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-096

OTF — Internet Freedom Fund

International funder — Open Technology Fund (Internet Freedom Fund) (not CSR)

Deadline
Rolling — Concept Note via apply.opentech.fund; Stage 2 Proposal by invitation. Status checked 23 Oct 2026.
Amount / terms
$10,000–$900,000 (ideal $50,000–$200,000) — rolling (not guaranteed)
Location
Global except OFAC trade-restricted / export-sanctioned countries. India eligible if remit fits — all-India including Nagaland and the Northeast (no NE priority)

Who can apply: Technology / internet-freedom Concept Note then Proposal; foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Technology and digital inclusion

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Focus: Technology development, applied research, digital-security ecosystem work, and community convenings that advance internet freedom. Not a general NGO operating grant; distinct from OTF Rapid Response Fund.

Funding: Awards between $10,000 and $900,000 for up to 24 months. Ideal applicants seek $50,000–$200,000 for 6–12 months. Performance-based contracts; USD payments. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Global except OFAC trade-restricted / export-sanctioned countries. India eligible if remit fits — all-India including Nagaland and the Northeast.

Deadline or route: Rolling — applications accepted on a rolling basis. Stage 1 Concept Note via apply.opentech.fund; Stage 2 Proposal by invitation. Expect ~6–8 weeks after Concept Note.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Individuals 18+ or for-profit/nonprofit organisations. Outside remit include basic connectivity (except limited shutdown cases), ICT4D, and most legal/policy advocacy. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full OTF Internet Freedom Fund guide.

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Open — deadline 28 Nov 2026, 5:29 am IST (27 Nov 2026, 23:59 UTC)GRANT-095

People Powered — Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) 2026

International funder — People Powered (supported by Waverley Street Foundation) (not CSR)

Deadline
Closes 28 November 2026, 5:29 am IST (27 November 2026, 23:59 UTC). Apply via official Google Form. Government–CSO partnership required. Status checked 23 Oct 2026.
Amount / terms
$10,000 all + top 6 additional $15,000 — closes 28 Nov 2026, 5:29 am IST (not guaranteed)
Location
Priority countries Brazil, Indonesia, India and Mexico (additional spots worldwide). All-India — including Nagaland and the Northeast — if other criteria met (no NE priority)

Who can apply: Government–CSO partnership; grant recipient must be non-governmental. People Powered states FCRA registration required for Indian applicants. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Environment and climateCommunity development

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Focus: Participatory climate programmes in regenerative agriculture and renewable energy / just transitions only, designed by government–civil society partnerships. Not a general climate project grant.

Funding: A $10,000 USD implementation grant for all participants. The top six action plans in each cohort receive an additional $15,000 award. Cohort ~30. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Priority countries Brazil, Indonesia, India and Mexico (additional spots worldwide). All-India — including Nagaland and the Northeast — if other criteria are met. FCRA registration required for Indian applicants (stated by People Powered).

Deadline or route: Closes 28 November 2026, 5:29 am IST (27 November 2026, 11:59 pm UTC). Apply via the official Google Form. Government–CSO partnership required; grant recipient must be non-governmental.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

At least one year of operations and fundraising; 12 months’ financial evidence; paid staff; board or advisory committee; registered non-profit; bank that accepts US USD wire; shortlist diligence includes audits, registration, tax form, partnership MoU if needed, and for India FCRA certificate + FCRA grant history. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

People Powered states that applicants in India must have a valid FCRA registration to be eligible for the grant. They will request a copy of your FCRA registration certificate and details of FCRA grants received since the certificate was granted. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full People Powered CDA guide.

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Open — deadline 1 Dec 2026, 5:30 pm IST (12.00 GMT)GRANT-094

EMKP Documentation Grants 2026–2027 (Host Institution required)

International funder — Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP); British Museum / Arcadia-funded (not CSR)

Deadline
Closes 1 December 2026, 5:30 pm IST (12.00 GMT); Host Institution required; Flexigrant via official EMKP pages. Status checked 23 Oct 2026. Ignore leftover November 2025 on older agreement wording — not this deadline.
Amount / terms
Small ≤£20,000 / Large ≤£100,000 — Host Institution required — closes 1 Dec 2026, 5:30 pm IST (not guaranteed)
Location
No restriction on where work is carried out; priority where research funding is limited; India eligible — all-India (including Nagaland and the Northeast) if other criteria met (no NE priority)

Who can apply: Individuals/teams must apply with a Host Institution; not a general NGO programme grant. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Arts, culture and heritage

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Focus: Documenting endangered material knowledge (crafts, making/use/repair of objects, architecture, performance, environments) via film, audio, photographs, notes, maps, 3D models and drawings. Not a general NGO programme grant — applicants must apply with a Host Institution.

Funding: Small Grants up to £20,000 (up to 1 year); Large Grants up to £100,000 (up to 2 years). Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: No restriction on where work is carried out; priority where research funding is limited. India eligible — all-India (including Nagaland and the Northeast) if other criteria are met.

Deadline or route: Closes 1 December 2026, 5:30 pm IST (12.00 GMT). Apply online via Flexigrant from the official EMKP pages. Grant agreement is between EMKP and the Host Institution. Ignore leftover “November 2025” text on older agreement wording — it is not this cycle’s deadline.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Individuals/teams any nationality or academic background must apply with a Host Institution (independent financial and ethical oversight). Ethical review, digital management plan, budget and Host Institution agreement per guidelines. Records deposited in EMKP open-access repository (British Museum). You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full EMKP Documentation Grants guide.

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Open — deadline 5 Nov 2026, 1:29 pm IST (4 Nov 2026, 23:59 Pacific Time)GRANT-093

TAG / Wellcome — Architects of Trust (TB vaccines) EOI 2026

International funder — Treatment Action Group (TAG); funded by Wellcome (not CSR)

Deadline
Stage 1 EOI closes 5 November 2026, 1:29 pm IST (4 November 2026, 23:59 Pacific Time). Apply via the official EOI form; Stage 2 by invitation only. Status checked 23 Oct 2026.
Amount / terms
Up to US$45,000 ×8 CSOs — EOI closes 5 Nov 2026, 1:29 pm IST (not guaranteed)
Location
India is named among 14 high-TB-burden countries/regions; All-India — any Indian State or UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) if other criteria met

Who can apply: CSO/CBO national, subnational or regional; TB/immunisation/health advocacy; Stage 1 EOI; India not excluded. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Health

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Focus: Community-driven demand creation and advocacy for equitable national preparedness for new TB vaccines (awareness, dialogue, policy engagement).

Funding: Grants of up to US$45,000 will be awarded to 8 CSO partners across 14 high-TB-burden countries and regions. Each grant funds 12 months (projects begin 1 March 2027), plus advocacy training, technical assistance and mentorship from TAG and TB Vax ARM. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: India is named among 14 high-TB-burden countries and regions (plus EECA networks). All-India — NGOs in any Indian State or UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) can apply if other criteria are met.

Deadline or route: Stage 1 EOI closes 5 November 2026, 1:29 pm IST (4 November 2026, 23:59 Pacific Time). Apply via the official online EOI form. Stage 2 full proposal by invitation only. Project lead must attend Zaragoza, Spain, 12–16 April 2027 in person (travel funding not stated).

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

CSO/CBO national, subnational or regional; TB/immunisation/health advocacy experience; community or policy advocacy; dedicated project lead; network affiliation; organisational policy commitments as listed in the EOI. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full TAG Architects of Trust EOI guide.

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Open — deadline 6 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST)GRANT-092

MIT Solve — 2027 Global Economic Prosperity Challenge

International funder — MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Global Challenges (not CSR)

Deadline
Deadline 6 November 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST). Status checked 23 Oct 2026: Accepting Solutions. Apply online via Submit Solution on the challenge page; prepare with the Application Questions PDF.
Amount / terms
~US$40k prior-year Solver average; +US$1M prize pool at selection — deadline 6 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM IST (exact Solver Award not listed on 2027 pages)
Location
Worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions in Application Questions PDF; India not excluded — any Indian State/UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) if other criteria met

Who can apply: Work, housing and financial-resilience tech teams; English; Submit Solution; India not excluded if other criteria met. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Livelihoods and skills

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Focus: Tech-based solutions expanding access to quality work, affordable housing, and financial resilience for lasting prosperity (Prototype–Scale).

Funding: Official Become a Solver language (checked 23 Oct 2026): prior-year Solver teams averaged about US$40k each following selection (average, not a guarantee). Access to a pool of +US$1M in prize funding at selection (+ further opportunities on official pages). Exact per-team Solver Award figure is not listed on the 2027 challenge pages checked 23 Oct 2026. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions listed in the Application Questions PDF. India is not excluded — NGOs and innovators in any Indian State or UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) can apply if other criteria are met.

Deadline or route: 6 November 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST). Status checked 23 Oct 2026: Accepting Solutions. Apply online via Submit Solution on the challenge page; prepare with the Application Questions PDF.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Work/housing/financial-resilience tech teams; English; Submit Solution; India not excluded. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full MIT Solve Economic Prosperity Challenge guide.

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Open — deadline 6 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST)GRANT-091

MIT Solve — 2027 Global Learning Challenge

International funder — MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Global Challenges (not CSR)

Deadline
Deadline 6 November 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST). Status checked 23 Oct 2026: Accepting Solutions. Apply online via Submit Solution on the challenge page; prepare with the Application Questions PDF.
Amount / terms
~US$40k prior-year Solver average; +US$1M prize pool at selection — deadline 6 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM IST (exact Solver Award not listed on 2027 pages)
Location
Worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions in Application Questions PDF; India not excluded — any Indian State/UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) if other criteria met

Who can apply: Learning and education-tech teams; English; Submit Solution; India not excluded if other criteria met. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

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Focus: Tech-based solutions to close global education gaps while improving outcomes for every learner (Prototype–Scale).

Funding: Official Become a Solver language (checked 23 Oct 2026): prior-year Solver teams averaged about US$40k each following selection (average, not a guarantee). Access to a pool of +US$1M in prize funding at selection (+ further opportunities on official pages). Exact per-team Solver Award figure is not listed on the 2027 challenge pages checked 23 Oct 2026. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions listed in the Application Questions PDF. India is not excluded — NGOs and innovators in any Indian State or UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) can apply if other criteria are met.

Deadline or route: 6 November 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST). Status checked 23 Oct 2026: Accepting Solutions. Apply online via Submit Solution on the challenge page; prepare with the Application Questions PDF.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Learning/education tech teams; English; Submit Solution; India not excluded. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full MIT Solve Learning Challenge guide.

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Open — deadline 6 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST)GRANT-090

MIT Solve — 2027 Global Health Challenge

International funder — MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Global Challenges (not CSR)

Deadline
Deadline 6 November 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST). Status checked 23 Oct 2026: Accepting Solutions. Apply online via Submit Solution on the challenge page; prepare with the Application Questions PDF.
Amount / terms
~US$40k prior-year Solver average; +US$1M prize pool at selection — deadline 6 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM IST (exact Solver Award not listed on 2027 pages)
Location
Worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions in Application Questions PDF; India not excluded — any Indian State/UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) if other criteria met

Who can apply: Tech-based health innovators and teams; English; Submit Solution; embargo exclusions per Application Questions PDF; India not excluded. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Health

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Focus: Tech-based solutions to make good health and quality care more equitable for all (Prototype–Scale).

Funding: Official Become a Solver language (checked 23 Oct 2026): prior-year Solver teams averaged about US$40k each following selection (average, not a guarantee). Access to a pool of +US$1M in prize funding at selection (+ further opportunities on official pages). Exact per-team Solver Award figure is not listed on the 2027 challenge pages checked 23 Oct 2026. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions listed in the Application Questions PDF. India is not excluded — NGOs and innovators in any Indian State or UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) can apply if other criteria are met.

Deadline or route: 6 November 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST). Status checked 23 Oct 2026: Accepting Solutions. Apply online via Submit Solution on the challenge page; prepare with the Application Questions PDF.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Tech-based health innovators/teams; English; Submit Solution; embargo exclusions per Application Questions PDF. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full MIT Solve Health Challenge guide.

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Open — deadline 6 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST)GRANT-089

MIT Solve — 2027 Global Climate Challenge

International funder — MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Global Challenges (not CSR)

Deadline
Deadline 6 November 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST). Status checked 23 Oct 2026: Accepting Solutions. Apply online via Submit Solution on the challenge page; prepare with the Application Questions PDF.
Amount / terms
~US$40k prior-year Solver average; +US$1M prize pool at selection — deadline 6 Nov 2026, 10:30 PM IST (exact Solver Award not listed on 2027 pages)
Location
Worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions in Application Questions PDF; India not excluded — any Indian State/UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) if other criteria met

Who can apply: Innovators and teams worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions; English applications; Submit Solution required; past Solvers only with a new solution. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Environment and climate

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Focus: Tech-based, human-centered solutions to equitably adapt to a warming climate and decarbonize how we live and eat (Prototype–Scale).

Funding: Official Become a Solver language (checked 23 Oct 2026): prior-year Solver teams averaged about US$40k each following selection (average, not a guarantee). Access to a pool of +US$1M in prize funding at selection (+ further opportunities on official pages). Exact per-team Solver Award figure is not listed on the 2027 challenge pages checked 23 Oct 2026. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Worldwide except US-embargoed jurisdictions listed in the Application Questions PDF. India is not excluded — NGOs and innovators in any Indian State or UT (including Nagaland and the Northeast) can apply if other criteria are met.

Deadline or route: 6 November 2026, 10:30 PM IST (12:00 PM EST). Status checked 23 Oct 2026: Accepting Solutions. Apply online via Submit Solution on the challenge page; prepare with the Application Questions PDF.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Innovators/teams worldwide except embargoed jurisdictions; English applications; Submit Solution required; past Solvers only with a new solution. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service.

Read the full MIT Solve Climate Challenge guide.

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Open — concept notes by 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMTGRANT-088
Conservation Leadership ProgrammeFuture Conservationist Awards

CLP — Future Conservationist Awards 2027

International funder — Conservation Leadership Programme (BirdLife / Fauna & Flora / WCS partnership grant, not CSR)

Deadline
Stage 1 concept notes due Friday, 30 October 2026, 23:59 GMT (31 October 2026, 5:29 AM IST). Email to clp.applications@birdlife.org. Stage 2 by invitation only.
Amount / terms
Up to US$15,000 team award — concept notes 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
Location
Eligible low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern and South-eastern Europe and the Middle East; India not on the ineligible list — all Indian States/UTs can host projects if other criteria are met

Who can apply: Teams of at least three early-career conservationists; each team member no more than five years of paid conservation experience. All team members nationals of the project country (one non-national allowed with justification). Must go beyond academic research; not PhD-tied; not employees/contractors of CLP partner organisations. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Environment and climate

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Focus: team projects by early-career conservationists on at-risk habitats and species (biodiversity, climate adaptation, habitat restoration, Indigenous/community-led conservation, human–wildlife conflict, environmental education, and related themes on the award page).

Funding: Project grant of up to US$15,000. CLP funding must cover at least 50% of the total project budget. Project duration 6–12 months. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Eligible low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern and South-eastern Europe and the Middle East (plus some high-income Global-South cases). India is not on the ineligible list — India-based teams can apply if other criteria are met. All Indian States/UTs can host projects if criteria are met.

Deadline or route: Stage 1 concept notes due Friday, 30 October 2026, 23:59 GMT (31 October 2026, 5:29 AM IST). Email completed concept note template to clp.applications@birdlife.org. Stage 2 full application by invitation only.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Teams of at least three early-career conservationists; each team member no more than five years of paid conservation experience. All team members nationals of the project country (one non-national allowed with justification). Must go beyond academic research; not PhD-tied; not employees/contractors of CLP partner organisations. English concept note; new project (not continuation of an established project). You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service. Read the full CLP Future Conservationist Awards guide.

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Ministry of CultureBuddhist/Tibetan Arts & Culture Grant

MoC — Financial Assistance for Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Arts and Culture (2026–27)

Central Government — Ministry of Culture Buddhist/Tibetan Arts and Culture scheme (not CSR)

Deadline
31 October 2026, 5:00 pm IST (Addendum-II). Applications to CIHTS Sarnath CNA with State Government recommendation (or direct-to-MoC route for NE/Sikkim/Leh/Kargil).
Amount / terms
Up to ₹30 lakh/org/year — deadline 31 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm IST
Location
All Indian States and UTs; organisations in North-Eastern States, Sikkim, Leh and Kargil may submit direct to MoC with District Collector/Dy. Commissioner recommendation

Who can apply: Voluntary Buddhist/Tibetan organisations including monasteries; registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860) or similar Acts; mainly devoted to Buddhist/Tibetan studies; regional or all-India character; functioning at least three years. Invitation also requires NGO Darpan Unique ID, PFMS user ID, and PAN-linked bank account.

Arts, culture and heritage

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Focus: propagation and scientific development of Buddhist/Tibetan culture, tradition and research; monastic education; documentation; heritage restoration; training and related infrastructure (item table on scheme page).

Funding: Up to ₹30 lakh per organisation per year (item ceilings apply). Expert Advisory Committee may recommend beyond ceiling but not exceeding ₹1 crore with Minister (Culture) approval for outstanding proposals. Maximum grant normally 75% of expenditure (NE States and Sikkim 90:10 GoI:State). Paid in two equal instalments. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: All-India. Organisations in North-Eastern States, Sikkim, Leh and Kargil may submit direct to MoC with District Collector/Dy. Commissioner recommendation.

Deadline or route: 31 October 2026, 5:00 pm IST (Addendum-II). Applications to Central Nodal Agency, CIHTS Sarnath, with State Government recommendation (or direct-to-MoC route as above). Form: culture.gov.in FormBuddhist.pdf.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Voluntary Buddhist/Tibetan organisations including monasteries; registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860) or similar Acts; mainly devoted to Buddhist/Tibetan studies; regional or all-India character; functioning at least three years. Invitation also requires NGO Darpan Unique ID, PFMS user ID, and PAN-linked bank account. Incomplete applications or those without prescribed recommendation are summarily rejected. You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

General information only, not legal advice. See our NGO Darpan registration service and full MoC Buddhist/Tibetan Arts and Culture grant guide.

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Open — rolling (large awards dated)GRANT-086

Rainforest Trust — Feasibility and Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards

International funder — Rainforest Trust (US conservation foundation grant, not CSR)

Deadline
Rolling for Feasibility and Creation awards under USD 250,000. For USD 250,000 and above: 1 March · 1 July · 1 October each year (next after 23 Oct 2026: 1 March 2027).
Amount / terms
Feasibility avg USD 10,000; PA creation case-by-case — rolling / 1 Mar 2027 for ≥USD 250k
Location
Primary focus tropics and subtropics; strong proposals from outside these areas that meet all other criteria will be considered; India not named or excluded

Who can apply: Legally registered NGO authorised to conduct work in the country of the project. Proposed area(s) must be currently unprotected (WDPA IUCN 1–6). Government and Indigenous Peoples / local community support and FPIC required. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Environment and climate

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Focus: creation or expansion of protected or conserved areas protecting Critically Endangered/Endangered species populations and/or tropical or sub-tropical high-integrity forests and/or climate-critical habitats (e.g. peat swamps, mangroves).

Funding: Feasibility Awards average USD 10,000; in exceptional situations, amounts greater than USD 20,000 may be considered. Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards have no set maximum and are assessed individually. Separate track for awards of USD 250,000 and above. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Primary focus tropics and subtropics; strong proposals from outside these areas that meet all other criteria will be considered. India not named or excluded; fit depends on site criteria.

Deadline or route: Rolling for Feasibility and Creation awards under USD 250,000 (concept notes accepted anytime; reviewed within 1–2 months). For USD 250,000 and above: 1 March · 1 July · 1 October each year (next after 23 Oct 2026: 1 March 2027). Submit Concept Note via the official form linked from the Apply for Funding page; detailed application by invitation only.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Legally registered NGO authorised to conduct work in the country of the project. Proposed area(s) must be currently unprotected (WDPA IUCN 1–6; Biosphere/WHS/RAMSAR alone not treated as official protection). Government and Indigenous Peoples / local community support and FPIC required. Cannot fund fixed-rate overhead, long-term ecological monitoring or research, or large-scale habitat restoration (e.g. tree planting). You never need to pay a consultant or intermediary to apply.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service. Read the full Rainforest Trust guide.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-085

UAF Asia & Pacific — Rapid Response Grants (Security & Well-being; Resourcing Resilience)

International funder — Urgent Action Fund Asia & Pacific (feminist rapid-response foundation grant, not CSR)

Deadline
Rolling (year-round rapid-response application system; no fixed deadline stated on Our Grants / Security / Resilience pages checked 23 Oct 2026).
Amount / terms
Up to USD 5,000 — rolling
Location
Asia and the Pacific (India not excluded); NGOs in any Indian State or UT if other criteria are met

Who can apply: Women and non-binary human rights defenders and organisations in Asia and the Pacific; preferably channelled via a women's rights organisation. Individual requests need organisational endorsement, community or network affiliation, or a UAF A&P advisor. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010). General information only, not legal advice.

Women and girlsEquity and inclusion

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Focus: security measures and well-being for women and non-binary human rights defenders; resourcing resilience of women’s human rights activism (nonviolent tactics).

Funding: Grants available up to USD 5,000. Resourcing Resilience page: UAF A&P provides grants of up to USD $5,000 only. Resourcing Resilience initiatives must be implemented within 3 months of approval and completed within 6 months thereafter. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Asia and the Pacific (India not excluded). NGOs in any Indian State or UT can apply if other criteria are met.

Deadline or route: Rolling (year-round rapid-response application system; no fixed deadline stated on Our Grants / Security / Resilience pages checked 23 Oct 2026). Eligibility assessment, then apply at apply.uafanp.org (ProtonMail required); offline forms email grants@uafanp.org if internet is unreliable.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Supports women and non-binary human rights defenders and organisations; preferably channelled via a women’s rights organisation. Individual requests need organisational endorsement, community or network affiliation, or a UAF A&P advisor. Does not support cisgender males or cisgender male-led organisations/networks; unaided individuals; humanitarian crises or natural disasters; development aid or charity assistance; regular programmes; regular operating budgets and/or bridge funding.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice. See our FCRA service. Read the full UAF A&P guide.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-084
Ministry of Information & BroadcastingGovernment of India

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting — Supporting Community Radio Movement in India 2026–31

Central Government — MIB community radio scheme (not CSR)

Deadline
Rolling, no fixed date. New stations must apply within one year of commissioning; emergencies must be reported within 30 days.
Amount / terms
₹15 lakh for a new station, up to ₹21 lakh with solar and women add-ons (North East ₹18 lakh, up to ₹24 lakh); renewal up to ₹8.5 lakh; emergency up to ₹11.50 lakh
Location
All Indian States and UTs; higher ceiling in the North Eastern Region

Who can apply: Only organisations holding MIB community radio permission (licence/GOPA) for a commissioned station; non-government applicants need an NGO Darpan ID.

Technology and digital inclusionCommunity development

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Focus: equipment and infrastructure for licensed community radio stations: new set-up, renewal or upgradation after five years, and emergency repair after natural disasters.

Funding: ₹15 lakh for a new station on air for at least three months, plus up to ₹3 lakh for solar power and ₹3 lakh if at least 50% of the Governing Body are women: up to ₹21 lakh. North Eastern Region: ₹18 lakh, up to ₹24 lakh. Renewal or upgradation: up to ₹8.5 lakh. Emergency: up to ₹11.50 lakh. Paid mainly as reimbursement after inspection; for emergency repair up to 40% may be advanced against a bank guarantee. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: All India; higher ceiling in the North Eastern Region. Eligibility: only organisations holding MIB community radio permission (licence/GOPA); non-government applicants need an NGO Darpan ID.

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Official application route: Broadcast Seva portal, then post the supporting documents; or offline by post to the Section Officer, CRS Cell, Room No. 116, A Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.

Deadline or route: Rolling, no fixed date. New stations must apply within one year of commissioning; emergencies must be reported in writing within 30 days.

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Open dated callGRANT-082
Australian Consulate-General, KolkataAustralian Government

Australian Consulate-General, Kolkata — Direct Aid Program 2026–27

International funder

Deadline
Closes at midnight (end of day) 21 November 2026 (IST).
Amount / terms
Typically up to ₹10 lakh (form states AUD 60,000) — confirm with the Consulate-General
Location
Kolkata DAP round: 11 eastern and northeastern states

Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, NGOs and academic institutions with current FCRA registration and audited accounts for the previous two years.

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Focus: small-scale, sustainable development projects; not-for-profit community groups, NGOs and academic institutions.

Funding: Grants typically range up to ₹10 lakh, with some flexibility for justified project expenses, and projects must run for no longer than 12 months (Consulate-General page). The application form states a different maximum (AUD 60,000) and duration (up to two years). Please confirm with the Consulate-General before applying. Applicants must meet part of the cost from their own funds or in-kind support. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: “The Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata supports small-scale, sustainable development projects in: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal.”

Deadline or route: Closes at midnight (end of day) 21 November 2026 (IST). Online only, through the Kolkata SmartyGrants form.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

The Consulate-General’s page states that applicants for projects in India must have current FCRA registration and that applications should be in line with its latest Amendment Rules. See our FCRA service if you need help. General information only, not legal advice.

FCRA registration details and financial audit statements for the previous two years are mandatory. Staff salaries, routine running and office costs, major assets such as vehicles, study tours, international travel, commercial ventures and micro-credit are generally not funded.

Projects in Delhi and northern states use the separate New Delhi round (GRANT-056). Read our full Kolkata DAP guide.

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Rolling (no deadline)GRANT-081

IREDA — CSR Online Registration Portal

Corporate CSR — IREDA (Navratna CPSE under MNRE)

Deadline
Rolling (no deadline). Register and submit on the IREDA Online CSR portal.
Amount / terms
Not stated
Location
Not stated (all-India)

Who can apply: NGOs, trusts, societies and other eligible organisations with CSR-1, 12A, 80G, PAN, 3 years of audited accounts and NGO Darpan registration.

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Focus: “IREDA’s CSR Online Registration Portal allows NGOs, trusts, societies and other eligible organisations to register and submit CSR proposals for funding consideration under IREDA’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.” Sector or theme not stated on the page.

Funding: Amount not stated. CSR funding from Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA), a Navratna CPSE under MNRE. Proposals are considered on IREDA’s own decision; funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Not stated (all-India). Eligibility: NGOs, trusts, societies and other eligible organisations. Documents (IREDA checklist): CSR Registration Certificate (CSR-1), entity registration, 12A and 80G certificates, PAN, audited accounts for the last 3 financial years, proof of at least 3 years’ track record in similar activities, NGO Darpan registration.

Official application route: IREDA CSR online registration page; register and submit on the IREDA Online CSR portal.

Deadline or route: Rolling (no deadline).

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Checklist source: “Checklist of Submission of Documents along with CSR Proposal” (IREDA, PDF). FCRA is not mentioned in the checklist.

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Azim Premji Foundation — Apply for a Grant

Azim Premji Foundation — foundation grant, not CSR or government

Deadline
Rolling (no deadline). Register on the official page to get grant portal login details.
Amount / terms
Not stated
Location
Not stated

Who can apply: Not-for-profits that work with the most vulnerable; exact entity types not stated.

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Focus: “We offer multi-year grants to not-for-profits that work with the most vulnerable in our society.”

Funding: Amount not stated by the Foundation. Multi-year grants. Foundation funding, not a government scheme. Selection and amount are decided by the Foundation; funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Not stated on the apply page. Eligibility: Not-for-profits; exact entity types not stated. The apply page does not list CSR-1, 12A, 80G or NGO Darpan requirements.

Official application route: Azim Premji Foundation – Apply for a Grant. Fill in the NGO Registration Form on the page; the Foundation says it sends login details to its grant management portal within seven working days, and you apply inside the portal.

Deadline or route: Rolling (no deadline). No deadline is stated on the official page; a “31 Dec 2026” date seen on other sites is not on the official page.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Fraud alert: the Foundation warns about fraudulent emails asking for money. Apply only through its official page.

The document list is shown inside the grant portal and was not read for this listing.

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Annual – next ordinary date 30 June 2027 (late applications only if funds are available)GRANT-079
Social Welfare DepartmentGovernment of Mizoram

Social Welfare Department, Government of Mizoram — Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organizations (Rules, 2018)

State Government — Government of Mizoram grant-in-aid (not CSR)

Deadline
Annual: applications should ordinarily reach the department by 30 June (next: 30 June 2027); later applications only if funds are available.
Amount / terms
Up to 75% of the approved project cost; recurring grant up to ₹5,00,000 a year
Location
Mizoram only (State scheme, North East)

Who can apply: Registered societies, public trusts, trade unions, Section 25 charitable companies, and universities or institutions of higher learning, ordinarily with three years of welfare work in Mizoram.

Women and girlsChildren and young peopleDisability inclusionSenior careHealth

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Focus: welfare programmes for women, children, disabled and aged people, and drug users and alcoholics, open to all without distinction of race, caste, religion or language.

Funding: State Government grant-in-aid, not CSR. Assistance is restricted to 75% of the project cost as per the approved budget; recurring grant is capped at 75% of the approved scheme, up to ₹5,00,000 a year. Projects can be supported for up to 5 years, sanctioned for up to 3 years at a time. Approval and amount are decided by the department; funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: Mizoram only (State schemes – Mizoram, North East). Eligibility: a society registered under the Mizoram Societies Registration Act, 2005 or the Societies Registration Act, 1860; a registered public trust; a registered trade union; a charitable company licensed under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956; or a university or institution of higher learning. Ordinarily needs three years of welfare work and recurring spending of about ₹50,000 a year over the last 3 years (the experience condition may be relaxed in deserving cases).

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Official application route: Directorate of Social Welfare, Mizoram – Grant-in-Aid Rules page. Offline: apply in the Annexure IV format, sent to the Director through the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) or Child Development Project Officer (CDPO).

Deadline or route: Annual cycle: applications should ordinarily reach the Social Welfare Department by 30 June; later applications are considered only subject to the availability of fund. Next ordinary date: 30 June 2027. The 30 June 2026 date has passed.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Attach the registration certificate, constitution, audited accounts and annual reports for 3 years, the list of managing body members, and details of other grants received.

Unregistered groups formed owing to practical difficulties may be considered with a certificate from the Deputy Commissioner or Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) that they are bona fide; they must register within one year of receiving the first grant, or they will not be considered for fresh grants (Rule 4(2)).

The department may relax any part of the guidelines for organisations working in remote and backward districts where target groups urgently need welfare services and the organisation faces genuine difficulty in raising resources (Rule 9).

Rules notified by Notification No. B.13011/23/2016-SWD dated 27 June 2018 (Mizoram Gazette Extraordinary, Issue No. 417, 20 July 2018). No later amendment was found as of 22 Oct 2026; this year’s fund availability is not published.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-078
Ministry of CultureGovernment of India

Ministry of Culture — Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres

Central Government — Ministry of Culture building grant, KSVY (not CSR)

Deadline
Open throughout the year. Applications go to WZCC, Udaipur. A cut-off date is notified before each Expert Committee meeting; no cut-off was notified as on 22 Oct 2026.
Amount / terms
Up to ₹50 lakh (metro new construction or purchase) or ₹25 lakh (all other projects); up to 60% of approved cost (90% in the North Eastern Region)
Location
All Indian States and UTs; 90% share in the North Eastern Region

Who can apply: Not-for-profit cultural organisations with three years of arts and culture work and three years of registration as a society, trust or not-for-profit company; NGO-DARPAN mandatory.

Arts, culture and heritage

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Focus: Building or buying performing-arts spaces: auditoria, rehearsal halls, studio theatres and equipment.

Funding: Up to ₹50 lakh for new builds or purchases of built-up space in the six metro cities; up to ₹25 lakh otherwise; up to 60% of approved cost (90% in the North Eastern Region). Central Government (Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana), not CSR.

Geography: All India. Eligibility: Not-for-profit cultural organisations working for arts and culture for at least three years and registered as a society, trust or not-for-profit company for at least three years. NGO-DARPAN registration is mandatory.

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Official application route: Ministry of Culture scheme page; application by post to WZCC, Udaipur

Deadline or route: Open throughout the year. Applications go to WZCC, Udaipur. A cut-off date is notified on wzccindia.com and culture.gov.in before each Expert Committee meeting; no cut-off was notified as on 22 Oct 2026.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Needs a recommendation from a National Akademi, a Government of India culture organisation, or the State Government, UT Administration or a State Akademi. Not for religious institutions, public libraries, museums, schools or colleges not dedicated to the performing arts.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-077
Ministry of CultureGovernment of India

Ministry of Culture — Museum Grant Scheme

Central Government — Ministry of Culture Museum Grant Scheme (not CSR)

Deadline
Open throughout the year under the existing guidelines; no fixed last date. Check culture.gov.in before applying.
Amount / terms
NGOs (Category III): up to ₹5 crore new museum / ₹4 crore existing museum, up to 80% of project cost (90% in the North-East)
Location
All Indian States and UTs; 90% share in the North-Eastern region including Sikkim

Who can apply: Societies and trusts (Category III) in existence for at least three years, with audited accounts for 3 years and an NGO-DARPAN number.

Arts, culture and heritage

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Focus: Setting up new museums and developing existing ones, including digitisation and capacity building.

Funding: For NGOs (Category III): up to ₹5 crore for a new museum or ₹4 crore for an existing museum, up to 80% of project cost (90% in the North-Eastern region including Sikkim); released 2:1:1. Central Government, not CSR.

Geography: All India. Eligibility: Societies and trusts (Category III) in existence for at least three years, with audited accounts for 3 years and an NGO-DARPAN number. The applicant arranges the rest of the project cost.

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Official application route: Ministry of Culture scheme page (contact: Section Officer, Museum-I Section, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, Phone 23387108)

Deadline or route: Open throughout the year under the existing guidelines; no fixed last date. A revised guideline may follow; check culture.gov.in before applying.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Form A with a Detailed Project Report. Lok Sabha USQ 5782 (30.03.2026): proposed to continue from 01.04.2026 to 31.03.2031 under a combined infrastructure scheme. First come, first served.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-076

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra — incentives for NGOs and trusts (not a grant)

Central Government — PMBJP incentive and enterprise scheme (not a grant, not CSR)

Deadline
Apply online: register at janaushadhi.gov.in (Apply For Kendra). No closing date published; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Amount / terms
Incentive scheme, not a grant: 20% margin on MRP; normal incentive up to ₹5 lakh in total; ₹2 lakh special incentive for eligible categories only
Location
All Indian States and UTs

Who can apply: Entrepreneurs, pharmacists, trusts, societies and charitable organisations that employ a B.Pharm or D.Pharm holder and have at least 120 sq. ft. of space.

HealthLivelihoods and skills

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Focus: Running a generic-medicine Janaushadhi Kendra. This is an incentive and enterprise scheme, not a project grant.

Funding: 20% margin on MRP (excluding taxes); normal incentive of 20% of monthly purchases from PMBI, capped at ₹20,000 per month, up to a total of ₹5 lakh; one-time special incentive of ₹2 lakh for eligible categories and areas only. Central Government incentive scheme, not CSR.

Geography: All India. Eligibility: Entrepreneurs, pharmacists, trusts, societies and charitable organisations that employ a B.Pharm or D.Pharm holder and have at least 120 sq. ft. of own or hired space.

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Official application route: Apply For Kendra on janaushadhi.gov.in

Deadline or route: Apply online: register at janaushadhi.gov.in (Apply For Kendra). No closing date published; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Non-refundable application fee of ₹5,000 (online), with exemptions for women entrepreneurs, Divyang, SC, ST, ex-servicemen, and applicants from aspirational districts, Himalayan states, island territories and North-Eastern states. Darpan ID is listed for NGOs. Approval is not guaranteed.

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Open — rolling applicationsGRANT-075
Central Sanskrit UniversityMinistry of Education, Government of India

Central Sanskrit University — Programmes and Activities for Promotion of Sanskrit 2026-27

Central Government — Central Sanskrit University (Ministry of Education) grant (not CSR)

Deadline
Portal open for the whole financial year 2026-27. Applications received by 30.06.2026 were taken up first; later applications may be considered in a later GIAC meeting, subject to budget.
Amount / terms
Maximum ₹1,00,000 for each event/programme; up to 100 events/programmes a year; released 75% + 25%
Location
All Indian States and UTs

Who can apply: NGOs and institutions registered for the last three financial years, working in the field of Sanskrit, with audited accounts and annual reports for 3 years and a Darpan Unique ID.

EducationArts, culture and heritage

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Focus: Sanskrit events and programmes: evening Sanskrit classes, knowledge-content workshops, Sanskrit MOOCs, online Shastric learning, content development and Sammelans.

Funding: Maximum ₹1,00,000 for each event or programme; up to 100 events or programmes a year; released 75% + 25%. Central Government (Ministry of Education), not CSR.

Geography: All India. Eligibility: NGOs and institutions registered for the last three financial years, working in the field of Sanskrit, with audited accounts and annual reports for 3 years and a Darpan Unique ID.

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Official application route: CSU online application form, then hard copy by Registered post within 20 days

Deadline or route: Portal open for the whole financial year 2026-27. Applications received by 30.06.2026 were taken up first; later applications may be considered in a later GIAC meeting, subject to budget.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Applications must be forwarded by the Collector or DC, or a listed university or State Sanskrit authority (guideline 3.6). Hard copy to the Registrar, Central Sanskrit University, Janakpuri, New Delhi.

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Open dated callGRANT-074

Japan Fund for Global Environment (ERCA) — FY2027 Grants

International funder

Deadline
16 Nov 2026, 9:30 AM IST
Amount / terms
Basic: 500,000–2,000,000 yen (1 year). Development: 2,000,000–8,000,000 yen a year (up to 3 years). International (Japanese government-affiliated fund), not CSR.
Location
Developing countries on the OECD DAC ODA list; India eligible

Who can apply: Non-profit organisations with at least one year of experience in the field and a track record in the target region. Indian NGOs must apply through a Japan-based Agent, who submits in Japanese and passes the funds on. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice.

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Focus: Environmental conservation by NGOs: biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation, recycling, air, water and soil, environmental education and more.

Funding: Regular Grant (Basic): 1 year, 500,000–2,000,000 yen. Regular Grant (Development): up to 3 years, 2,000,000–8,000,000 yen a year. International (Japanese government-affiliated fund), not CSR.

Geography: Developing countries on the OECD DAC ODA list, including India; NGOs in any Indian state or UT can apply. Eligibility: Non-profit organisations with at least one year of experience in the grant field and a track record in the target region. Indian NGOs must apply through a Japan-based Agent, who submits in Japanese and passes the funds on.

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Official application route: JFGE grants page and FY2027 Guide (requests submitted online by the Japan-based Agent)

Deadline or route: 16 Nov 2026, 9:30 AM IST.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

All documents are in Japanese on official JFGE forms. Activities funded by other Japanese government sources, or that pass grants on to other organisations, are not eligible. Payment is on a reimbursement basis.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice.

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Open dated callGRANT-073

Global EbA Fund — Medium-size Grants 2026

International funder

Deadline
Closes 16 Nov 2026 (closing time not published; submit early)
Amount / terms
10 grants of up to USD 500,000 each, for up to 24 months. International funder, not CSR.
Location
ODA-eligible countries; India eligible

Who can apply: Legally recognised NGOs, INGOs, CBOs, Indigenous Peoples’ organisations, academic and research bodies, and private companies under conditions. Country-level projects need at least one local organisation and at least 25% of the budget for local partners. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice.

Environment and climate

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Focus: Scaling ecosystem-based adaptation (nature-based climate adaptation) by building on existing work; optional topics: innovative finance, EbA for human development and security, and links between the Rio Conventions.

Funding: 10 grants of up to USD 500,000 each (Call for Proposals, p.3), for up to 24 months. International funder, not CSR.

Geography: ODA-eligible countries; NGOs in any Indian state or UT can apply. Eligibility: Legally recognised NGOs, INGOs, community-based organisations, Indigenous Peoples’ organisations, universities, research institutes and think tanks, and private companies under conditions. Country-level projects need at least one local organisation, with at least 25% of the budget going to local partners.

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Official application route: Apply online through the IUCN Grants Portal via the “Apply Here” link on the official call page

Deadline or route: Closes 16 Nov 2026 (closing time not published; submit early)

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Projects must build on existing work and not be field implementation only. Government bodies cannot receive funds. Applications are in English. Only successful applicants are contacted.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice.

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Open dated callGRANT-072

Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund — FY2027 Grant Programme

International funder

Deadline
1 Dec 2026, 1:30 PM IST
Amount / terms
Standard Grant up to 10 million yen; Basic A 1 million yen or less (first-time applicants); Collaboration up to 20 million yen a year. International funder, not CSR.
Location
Developing countries mainly in the Asia-Pacific region; India eligible

Who can apply: Incorporated organisations, or voluntary organisations with equivalent credibility, with 3 years or more of nature conservation projects. Basic B is for UN Least Developed Countries only. Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice.

Environment and climate

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Focus: Biodiversity conservation, social issues that support biodiversity, and skills and environmental education for conservation, in line with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Funding: Standard Grant up to 10 million yen; Basic A Grant 1 million yen or less for first-time applicants; Collaboration Grant up to 20 million yen a year for two or more NGOs. International funder, not CSR.

Geography: Developing countries mainly in the Asia-Pacific region; NGOs in any Indian state or UT can apply. Eligibility: Incorporated organisations, or voluntary organisations with equivalent credibility, with 3 years or more of nature conservation projects. Basic B is for UN Least Developed Countries only.

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Official application route: KNCF FY2027 call page, Guidelines and online Fund Management System

Deadline or route: 1 Dec 2026, 1:30 PM IST.

Eligibility, documents and source evidence

Standard and Collaboration applicants submit financial statements or certified audits for the past 3 years and proof of incorporation; these do not apply to Basic A. Permanent staff wages cannot be charged, and outsourcing is capped at 10% of the grant. Register with an email address that is not Gmail.

Foreign grant: Indian NGOs normally need FCRA registration or prior permission (FCRA 2010) to receive these funds. General information only, not legal advice.

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Open international foundation callGRANT-071

Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) — 2026 Grant Round (applications due 1 Dec 2026)

Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF), USA — international grant, not CSR

Deadline
1 Dec 2026; CIEIF gives the date only, with no time or timezone published. Contact info@CIEIF.org before sending.
Amount / terms
Three grants of US$75,000 each, paid in three instalments. International foundation grant, not CSR.
Location
Global ("The reach of our potential grants is global"); India not named or excluded

Who can apply: Qualified investigators proposing a climate intervention field test; nonprofit institutions get highest priority, private businesses also encouraged. No government agencies, individuals or students. Only EIA, impact modelling and stakeholder engagement – not adaptation, clean energy, resilience, basic research or implementation. AI use in applications not acceptable. FCRA not mentioned by CIEIF (US funder). Check FCRA eligibility before applying.

Environment and climateResearch and innovation

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Sector: environment and climate; research and innovation (environmental impact assessment, impact modelling and stakeholder engagement for climate intervention field tests).

Funding: Three grants of US$75,000 each, paid in three instalments. International foundation grant, not CSR.

Location: Global (“The reach of our potential grants is global”); India not named or excluded.

Eligibility: Qualified investigators proposing a climate intervention field test; nonprofit institutions get highest priority, private businesses also encouraged. No government agencies, individuals or students. Only EIA, impact modelling and stakeholder engagement – not adaptation, clean energy, resilience, basic research or implementation. AI use in applications not acceptable. FCRA not mentioned by CIEIF (US funder). Check FCRA eligibility before applying.

Deadline: 1 December 2026. CIEIF gives the date only, with no time or timezone published. Contact info@CIEIF.org before sending.

Detailed eligibility and application evidence

CIEIF announced another round of three grants of US$75,000 each, with applications due by 1 December 2026. One third of the grant is paid upfront after scoping; the second and third payments follow a negotiated benchmark schedule. Decisions are expected by 1 February 2027.

There is no standard application form. The grant request may be up to 20 pages in English and must answer CIEIF’s listed questions. Before sending, contact the CIEIF manager at info@CIEIF.org to agree how to deliver it. CIEIF says AI use in cover letters and applications is not acceptable; applications are reviewed for AI use, and if it is detected the application is rejected and the applicant is barred from future CIEIF applications. Stratospheric solar radiation modification, CCUS and direct air capture are excluded.

Official application route: CIEIF Guidelines for Grant Applicants

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Open dated callCSR-059

SBI Foundation — NGO Capacity Building Programme (RFP for training partners)

SBI Foundation — CSR RFP for training partners

Deadline
SBIF website listing: 3 Nov 2026; RFP PDF: 4 Nov 2026 (both checked 28 Oct 2026); closing time not published. Submit by 3 Nov 2026 to be safe. This is our reading of the two sources, not a statement from SBI Foundation.
Amount / terms
No amount stated; applicants submit a Project Management Work budget. CSR.
Location
Pan India; in-person sessions in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Bengaluru

Who can apply: Training partners, not a grant for your own NGO: non-profit organisation, trust, society or private entity registered in India; years of existence and experience as the RFP sets out (it gives both 3–5 years and 5 years; check the RFP) and 5–10 similar assignments; cumulative revenue FY 2023-24 to 2025-26 of at least ₹5 crore; 12A, 80G and CSR-1, plus FCRA if available.

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Focus: Not money to build your own NGO’s capacity. SBI Foundation is selecting organisations to design and run capacity-building programmes for its partner NGOs (about 70% existing partners, about 30% external or new NGOs) on compliance and legal matters, public policy, fundraising, organisational strategy and monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Funding: No amount stated; you submit a budget for “Project Management Work”. Project period 1–2 years; funds released quarterly or half-yearly against reports; selection by QCBS. CSR.

Geography: Pan India; in-person sessions mandatory in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Bengaluru. Eligibility: Non-profit organisation, trust, society or private entity registered in India (consortium with an India-registered for-profit agency allowed); years of existence and experience as the RFP sets out (it gives both 3–5 years and 5 years; check the RFP) and 5–10 similar assignments; cumulative revenue for FY 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 of at least ₹5 crore; 12A, 80G and CSR-1, plus FCRA if available; not blacklisted. One proposal, for one track only.

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Official application route: SBI Foundation Request for Proposals page — RFP download; submit by email only, in English

Deadline or route: SBIF website listing: 3 Nov 2026; RFP PDF: 4 Nov 2026 (both checked 28 Oct 2026); closing time not published. Submit by 3 Nov 2026 to be safe. This is our reading of the two sources, not a statement from SBI Foundation.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Pan India; no state restriction. No Northeast city is named for in-person sessions.

Tracks: Incubation (small NGOs, revenue below ₹5 crore, 6–9 months per cohort), Acceleration (₹5 crore and above, compliance module mandatory) and Advance (above ₹15 crore). Proposals are rejected if they don’t match the scope, miss the ₹5 crore three-year revenue test, or lack the Annexure II due-diligence documents. The window for sending questions to SBIF (before 24 October 2026, RFP p.6) has now passed.

Attach the RFP formats and annexures, Annexure II documents, the signed and sealed Proposal Evaluation Form and the non-discrimination and non-blacklisting declarations. Shortlisting and presentations are planned for November 2026 and final selection for December 2026. Sending a proposal does not guarantee selection.

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Open dated callCSR-058

Fish Welfare Initiative — Farmed Fish Welfare Open Call (India)

Fish Welfare Initiative — open call, not CSR

Deadline
Brief proposal (Phase 1) by 18 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM IST.
Amount / terms
Standard grants up to ₹10 lakh; exceptional grants up to ₹50 lakh. Not CSR.
Location
Any applicant location; project must be directly applicable to Indian aquaculture

Who can apply: Companies, academic or government institutions, non-profit organisations and individuals, with evidence that they can deliver the project. Traditional fisheries are outside the scope.

Animal welfareResearch and innovation

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Focus: Practical ideas to improve the welfare of farmed fish in India: field interventions, technology or actionable research, for example water-quality monitoring, feed, slaughter methods and lice detection.

Funding: Standard grants up to ₹10 lakh; exceptional grants up to ₹50 lakh. Lower-budget and shorter projects (e.g. results within six months) are prioritised. Not CSR.

Geography: Projects must be directly applicable to Indian aquaculture; no state restriction. Applicants may be based in any country. Eligibility: Companies, academic or government institutions, non-profit organisations and individuals, with evidence that they can deliver the project. Traditional fisheries are outside the scope.

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Official application route: FWI open call page — RFP, proposal template and online form (Google sign-in required)

Deadline or route: Brief proposal (Phase 1) by 18 November 2026, 6:00 PM IST. FWI plans to contact shortlisted applicants in early December 2026 for a full proposal by early January 2027; these Phase 2 timelines may change.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Any applicant location; the project must be directly applicable to Indian aquaculture. NGOs in any Indian state, including the Northeast, can apply if the project fits.

Phase 1 uses FWI’s template: concept and welfare benefit, development or testing plan, key personnel, timelines and estimated budget. FWI will not fund basic research with no direct link to a potential future programme. Grantees share a research report and field data and give FWI a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use project outputs; ownership stays with the grantee.

FWI may make no grants if no proposal meets its requirements. The RFP does not mention FCRA or the source of funds; Indian NGOs should ask FWI and check FCRA eligibility before accepting any funds.

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Open rolling grantCSR-057

Paul Hamlyn Foundation — India Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation — international foundation grant, not CSR

Deadline
Rolling: open year-round; applications assessed in March and October.
Amount / terms
₹10 lakh to ₹40 lakh over 1 to 2 years; international foundation grant, not CSR
Location
Micro-level grants only in listed priority states and regions; meso/macro-level organisations may be outside these areas

Who can apply: Local Indian NGOs with FCRA registration (PHF does not work on prior permission). Micro level: small to medium NGOs implementing directly with communities; meso/macro level: larger learning, policy advocacy or NGO capacity-building organisations.

Community developmentDisability inclusionWomen and girlsEnvironment and climate

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Focus: Community-centred work with vulnerable communities: people with little access to education or health services, Dalit communities, disabled people (especially children), people in extreme poverty, tribal communities and women; links with panchayats and municipalities; environment; gender equality.

Funding: ₹10 lakh to ₹40 lakh (₹10,00,000–₹40,00,000) over 1 to 2 years. International foundation grant, not CSR.

Geography: Micro-level grants only in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam and Telangana, plus Mewar and Hadoti (Rajasthan), Bundelkhand (MP/UP), The Dangs (Gujarat) and Vidharbha (Maharashtra). Meso/macro-level organisations may be located outside these areas. Eligibility: Local Indian NGOs with FCRA registration (PHF does not work on prior permission). Micro level: small to medium NGOs implementing directly with communities, probably with annual outlay under ₹1.5 crore. Meso/macro level: larger learning, policy advocacy or NGO capacity-building organisations.

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Official application route: PHF India Fund page — online application portal (micro and meso/macro forms)

Deadline or route: Rolling. Applications are open year-round; PHF does not issue calls for proposals. Applications are assessed twice a year, in March and October.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Micro-level grants only in the listed priority states and regions. Meso/macro-level organisations could be located outside the priority area.

Apply online through the portal linked from the official India Fund page; eligibility questions appear on login. The India Fund Strategic Plan 2023–33 and an eligibility quiz (English/Hindi) are on the same page.

Not funded: non-Indian organisations or their local branches, organisations without FCRA registration, political or religious institutions, and applications made through consultants or fundraisers. This is international philanthropic funding, not an Indian government or domestic CSR scheme.

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Open dated callCSR-056

Bosch Global Software Technologies — Road Safety and Water Resilience CSR RFP 2026

Bosch Global Software Technologies — CSR implementing-partner call

Deadline
31 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Amount / terms
Amount not disclosed; applicants submit project budgets in INR. Competitive implementing-partner CSR RFP.
Location
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore or Pune — applicant must operate in at least one city

Who can apply: Registered society, trust or Section 8 company established over five years, with FY 2025–26 audited expenditure at least ₹5 crore; five years relevant thematic experience, three years government-sector experience, operational presence in a target city, and PAN, 12AB, 80G and CSR-1.

Road safetyEnvironment and climateWater and sanitation

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Deadline: 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST.

Funding: Project budget proposed by applicant; no fixed award announced. Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore or Pune (operational presence required). Focus: Road safety and mobility; groundwater recharge, reuse and water resilience.

Eligible: Registered nonprofit society, trust or Section 8 company with over five years’ existence, audited FY 2025–26 expenditure of at least ₹5 crore, relevant project and government-partnership experience, and requisite PAN, 12AB, 80G and CSR-1 documents. Further conditions apply.

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Official application route: Bosch-labelled application form. RFP text (aggregator; no official Bosch page for this RFP was found). Source checked: 25 October 2026.

Open international foundation callGRANT-070

Andrew Carnegie Foundation — Peacebuilding and Mediation Grants 2026

Andrew Carnegie Foundation — international peacebuilding and mediation grant (not CSR)

Deadline
8 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM EST = 9 Nov 2026, 10:29 AM IST; official Google Form
Amount / terms
US$500,000–US$1.5 million per grant, 12–36 months; competitive international philanthropic funding
Location
India eligible for direct grants under Annex A; projects may operate in any region

Who can apply: Legally registered organisation in India or another Annex A country with proven peacebuilding/mediation experience, credible leadership and local relationships. Routine service delivery excluded.

PeacebuildingResearch and innovationEquity and inclusion

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Sector: peacebuilding, mediation, conflict prevention, public-policy dialogue and research-to-action.

Funding: US$500,000–US$1.5 million for 12–36 months; competitive international philanthropic grants, not CSR.

Location: Projects may cover any region; direct recipients must be registered in the US or an Annex A country, including India.

Eligibility: Experienced registered peacebuilding organisations with credible leadership, local relationships and a practical mediation or dialogue proposal. Ordinary service delivery and standalone academic research excluded. FCRA compliance must be assessed by Indian recipients.

Deadline: 8 November 2026, 11:59 PM EST = 9 November, 10:29 AM IST (first-stage concept note). Google Account required.

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Detailed eligibility and application evidence

Official call published 12 October 2026. Direct awards are available to legally registered organisations in the US and Annex A countries, which include India. Eligible work focuses on credible mediation, preventing armed conflict and political violence, innovative peacebuilding, or research linked to policy and practice. Grants of US$500,000–US$1.5 million may last 12–36 months; awards expected from the second half of 2027.

First-stage concept note submitted through the official Google Form. The Foundation’s application states deadline 8 November 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Maximum one application per organisation. This is not a general NGO development grant.

Official application route: Carnegie Peacebuilding and Mediation concept-note form

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India Foundation for the ArtsBangalore

India Foundation for the Arts — Arts-Integrated School Projects 2026

India Foundation for the Arts — school-project RFP (not general NGO grant)

Deadline
Draft proposals by 31 Oct 2026; final proposals by 30 Nov 2026; no official cutoff hour published
Amount / terms
Up to ₹4 lakh per selected project over 12–18 months; IFA implements selected projects
Location
Non-metropolitan areas across India; qualifying government-aided and nonprofit schools

Who can apply: Government-aided or nonprofit school run by a registered society/trust, at least 3 years old, with 2 years of audited accounts and valid PAN.

EducationArts, culture and heritage

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Sector: education, arts and culture, local languages, community learning.

Amount and type: Up to ₹4 lakh per selected project over 12–18 months. IFA implements selected projects; this is not an unrestricted NGO grant or CSR call.

Location: Non-metropolitan areas across India, including qualifying schools in Northeast India.

Who can apply: Government-aided or nonprofit schools operated by registered societies or trusts, established for at least 3 years, with at least 2 years’ audited accounts and valid PAN. Local-language and arts-education approach required.

Deadlines: Draft proposals 31 October 2026; final proposals 30 November 2026. Exact closing time/timezone not stated in the official notice.

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Official eligibility and application evidence

IFA’s official 2026 Arts Education RFP invites arts-integrated projects in government-aided and nonprofit schools located in non-metropolitan areas. Applicants must have 3 years of institutional existence, 2 years’ audited accounts, PAN and prescribed society/trust registration. Projects may use local art forms and cultural practices across school subjects. IFA will implement selected projects.

Submit the final proposal and required supporting documents in one email of up to 25 MB to deepak@indiaifa.org by 30 November. Questions and draft proposal stage by 31 October. The official page does not specify exact cutoff hours. No separate online form is advertised.

Official application route: Submit proposal by email to deepak@indiaifa.org

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Official year-round notice — check portalGRANT-067
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentGovernment of India

SMILE Scheme — Garima Greh Grant for Transgender Shelter Homes

Central Government — SMILE Garima Greh grant-in-aid (not CSR)

Deadline
Year-round applications under September 2025 memorandum; no specific December 2026 deadline published. Check current form after NGO login.
Amount / terms
₹36.465 lakh published unit cost (₹5.025 lakh non-recurring + ₹31.44 lakh recurring); actual sanction depends on approval
Location
All Indian States and UTs; Ministry approval of actual shelter location applies

Who can apply: Eligible registered NGOs, community organisations, societies and trusts; 2025 invitation specified 2 years' registration and 2 years' social-sector experience. DARPAN and e-Anudaan requirements apply.

Transgender welfareEquity and inclusionHealthLivelihoods and skills

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Sector: transgender welfare, residential shelter, health, counselling, skill development and social inclusion.

Amount and funding type: ₹36.465 lakh published project-cost norm for a standard 25-resident home, including ₹5.025 lakh one-time and ₹31.44 lakh recurring costs. This is a Central Government grant-in-aid project norm, not a guaranteed award and not corporate CSR.

Location: all States and UTs of India under the Ministry’s 3 September 2025 year-round notice. Local need and approvals apply.

Who can apply: eligible registered NGOs/CBOs, societies, trusts and charitable institutions. The 2025 application notice states at least two years’ registration and two years’ social-sector experience; NGO DARPAN ID and e-Anudaan account are needed. Verify permitted legal form and current scheme requirements.

Deadline: official rolling arrangement throughout the year. No December 2026 deadline verified. Current scheme-specific online form has not been inspected after NGO login.

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Eligibility evidence and application precautions

Original funder document: Office Memorandum DP-11013/28/2024-DP-III dated 3 September 2025. The memorandum permits new/existing Garima Greh projects in all States/UTs throughout the year. The Ministry’s earlier April–June 2025 invitation specified registration and experience criteria. The guideline’s ₹36.465 lakh total is a prescribed norm. Applicant selection, sanction, verification and fund release remain subject to official processes.

Official application: sign in on e-Anudaan and confirm the correct current Garima Greh form, attachments and intake status. NGOGrant has not submitted an application or tested the restricted form. Do not confuse this with the separate SMILE rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging; the latter uses district/local partner-selection routes and has different cost norms.

Official application route: e-Anudaan NGO login

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Open dated call — specialistGRANT-066

UNDP–Generali — MSME Insurance Innovation Challenge 2026

UNDP–Generali — specialist insurance innovation challenge

Deadline
20 Nov 2026; official notice has no closing time or timezone
Amount / terms
Up to US$40,000 for each of three winning solutions
Location
India-wide; applicant entity legally registered in India

Who can apply: India-registered insurer, insurtech, technology provider, eligible social enterprise or insurance distributor with an existing solution and demonstrated traction; NGO registration alone is insufficient.

Financial inclusionLivelihoods and skillsResearch and innovation

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Sector: financial inclusion, insurance innovation, digital access and MSME livelihoods

Amount and type: Up to US$40,000 each for three winners; funded innovation challenge, not an open general NGO grant or CSR call.

Location: India-wide; the applicant organisation must be legally registered in India.

Eligibility: Insurers, insurtechs, technology providers, qualifying social enterprises and insurance sales/distribution firms. NGO registration alone does not establish eligibility. A proven insurance-related solution with traction is needed.

Deadline: 20 November 2026. Exact closing time/timezone not published in the official notice.

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UNDP and Generali prioritise existing products, platforms, partnerships and distribution models that strengthen MSME insurance access and resilience. The webinar is scheduled for 27 October 2026 at 4 PM IST. The public notice does not impose CSR-1, DSIR or DARPAN as blanket eligibility conditions. Examine the official application form before claiming eligibility.

UNDP’s 5 October call and 7 October launch release confirm funding, target applicants, geography and closing date. Source checked 19 October 2026.

Official application route: UNDP–Generali online challenge form

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Open dated callGRANT-065
Atlassian Foundation

Atlassian Foundation — Education in the AI Era Open Call 2026

International foundation — open nonprofit partnership grant

Deadline
30 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM AEDT / 30 Oct, 6:29 PM IST
Amount / terms
Up to US$1 million per partnership over two years
Location
Worldwide, including India; registered nonprofit partnerships

Who can apply: Registered nonprofits leading a genuine collective initiative for disadvantaged learners, with education suited to the AI era.

EducationTechnology and digital inclusion

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Sector: education, inclusive learning, AI-era skills and collective action

Amount and type: Up to US$1 million per nonprofit-led partnership over two years; competitive international philanthropic grant, not an Indian CSR RFP.

Location: Global, including eligible Indian nonprofits and Northeast India.

Eligibility: Registered nonprofit lead with a genuine multi-partner initiative benefiting disadvantaged learners. Must meet the funder’s three programme criteria.

Deadline: 30 October 2026, 11:59 PM AEDT = 30 October, 6:29 PM IST.

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Direct relief of disadvantage, collective action and evolving education in the AI era are essential. Nonprofits should use Atlassian’s official application guide and eligibility checklist. Indian award recipients must assess applicable FCRA and banking requirements; CSR-1, DSIR or DARPAN are not universal conditions in the public call.

The official announcement confirms registered nonprofits worldwide, maximum funding, applicant route and exact AEDT deadline. Source checked 19 October 2026.

Official application route: Goodstack eligibility check and application

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Open dated callGRANT-064

ICMR — NIRMAN–AT Centres for Advanced Research 2026

Central Government — ICMR research grant

Deadline
13 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM IST — revised ICMR call dated 14 Oct 2026
Amount / terms
Up to ₹15 crore per Centre for Advanced Research, for up to five years
Location
India-wide; qualifying research institutions and research NGOs

Who can apply: Eligible research institution/NGO with a regular faculty or scientist PI, clinical and engineering expertise and a same-institution Co-PI. NGO DSIR/DARPAN conditions apply.

HealthDisability inclusionResearch and innovation

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Focus: development, testing and adoption of assistive technologies for people with disabilities.

Type and funding: Central Government research grant. Up to ₹15 crore per centre for a maximum of five years.

Deadline: 13 November 2026, 5:00 PM IST, under the revised call dated 14 October 2026. Call released 1 October; submissions opened 7 October.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India-wide, subject to institutional and research eligibility.

Who can apply: investigators at institutions eligible under ICMR extramural research guidelines. The call itself does not mention NGOs. A regular faculty member or scientist must lead the work. Clinical or rehabilitation expertise, engineering capability, relevant experience and user access are needed. At least one Co-PI must be from the lead investigator’s institution.

For research NGOs, check DSIR certification and NGO DARPAN details under the linked extramural guidelines. Do not assume an exemption intended for public or recognised academic institutions applies to your NGO.

This is not a grant for routine aid distribution. The programme should cover a coherent technology portfolio and use existing infrastructure; major new facilities are excluded. Submit a full proposal through e-PMS under NIRMAN-AT. No applicant account was accessed.

Read the NGO eligibility and application guide →

Official application login · Current ICMR notices

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Open dated callGRANT-063

ICMR — First in the World Challenge Grants 2026

Central Government — ICMR research grant

Deadline
30 Nov 2026, 5:30 PM; timezone not stated in the call — confirm the e-PMS cutoff
Amount / terms
Up to ₹1 crore, ₹4 crore or ₹8 crore, depending on stage; maximum duration two, three or four years respectively
Location
India-wide; specialist biomedical research eligibility applies

Who can apply: Research NGOs meeting DSIR and DARPAN requirements, with an eligible lead researcher and at least one Co-PI from the same institution. Globally novel biomedical ideas only.

HealthResearch and innovation

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Focus: original biomedical research and breakthrough health technologies

Type and funding: competitive Government of India research grant. Up to ₹1 crore for proof of concept, ₹4 crore for a prototype or ₹8 crore for a final product/model. Maximum duration: two, three or four years respectively.

Deadline: 30 November 2026, 5:30 PM. The official PDF does not name a timezone; confirm the e-PMS cutoff. No exact-time countdown is used. Call released 1 October; applications opened 7 October 2026.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Issuer and geography: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government of India; India-wide.

Eligible research NGOs must meet DSIR and NGO DARPAN requirements. The call exempts specified UGC/AICTE/NMC-registered institutions from the DSIR certificate, not NGOs generally. An eligible lead researcher and at least one Co-PI from the PI’s institution are required.

The proposal must demonstrate global scientific novelty. Routine service delivery and incremental improvements do not satisfy the call’s purpose. Funding and later-stage support depend on ICMR assessment and deliverables.

The current ICMR call listing, official eight-page 2026 invitation and public e-PMS route were checked. No separate amendment to this call was linked in the reviewed listing. No applicant account was accessed. This is an existing programme’s current round, not a newly launched scheme.

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Official application login · Current ICMR notices

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Open dated callGRANT-062
UNFPA India

UNFPA India — Rajasthan NGO Partnership 2026

United Nations — implementing-partner call

Deadline
18 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM IST; clarification questions by 28 Oct, 11:59 PM IST
Amount / terms
No fixed amount published; submit an activity budget. Funding requires an approved workplan.
Location
Rajasthan; priority districts: Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur and Jaisalmer

Who can apply: Registered Indian NGOs with at least three years of relevant Rajasthan experience, state operations, government engagement and sound financial/safeguarding systems.

HealthWomen and girlsChildren and young people

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Focus: reproductive and maternal health, adolescent development and gender equality.

Type and funding: competitive implementing-partner call for a proposed 2027 workplan. No fixed award amount is published. Funding depends on resources, selection and an approved workplan.

Deadline: 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Clarification questions: 28 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Invitation issued 14 October 2026.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Rajasthan; the call prioritises Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur and Jaisalmer.

Who can apply: legally registered Indian NGOs with at least three years of relevant programme experience in Rajasthan, operational capacity there and experience with government institutions. Programme, finance and safeguarding systems are required.

Use the supplied NGO Profile and Programme Proposal, legal-status evidence, latest annual and audit reports, activity-budget spreadsheet and three references. Follow the PSEA screening and UN Partner Portal instructions. The invitation does not specify DSIR, CSR-1, DARPAN or FCRA as blanket certificates; applicable statutory requirements still need to be met.

Reference: UNFPA_CP10_IFP_2026_025. Submit in English to the official email below, marked “NGO Invitation for Proposals”. No applicant account was accessed or application submitted.

Read the Rajasthan eligibility and application guide →

Official submission email · Official invitation and forms

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Open dated callGRANT-061
Whitley Fund for Nature

Whitley Fund for Nature — Whitley Awards 2027

International funder

Deadline
30 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT / 31 Oct, 05:29 IST
Amount / terms
£50,000 in project funding over one year
Location
India and other eligible countries; qualifying conservation projects

Who can apply: Experienced conservation leader via a qualifying local organisation; track record/team required; start-up and purely academic projects excluded.

Environment and climate

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Focus: proven biodiversity, wildlife and ecosystem conservation with community involvement

Type and funding: international conservation award with £50,000 in project funding over one year. The leader is recognised; the eligible affiliated organisation receives the funds.

Deadline: 30 October 2026, 23:59 GMT — 31 October 2026, 5:29 AM IST. Applications opened 31 July 2026.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Geography: India and other WFN-eligible countries; projects must satisfy the conservation criteria.

One experienced conservation leader must apply through a qualifying locally incorporated NGO, nonprofit, charity or university. WFN requires demonstrated results, an experienced team and community participation; start-up and purely academic projects do not qualify.

Indian applicants are asked for the organisation’s FCRA registration number. Use the current-year templates, request exactly £50,000 and arrange three referee statements by the deadline, including an international referee. Check the full eligibility and current application guidance before applying.

The current official invitation and application link were checked on 16 October 2026. No applicant account was accessed.

Read the India eligibility and application guide →

Official application portal

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Open dated callGRANT-060
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

DEPwD — DDRS grant-in-aid, FY 2026–27

Indian government

Deadline
FY 2026–27 intake recorded open; separate closing date/time not published
Amount / terms
Norm-based grant-in-aid: ordinary 90%; eligible special areas 100% (not a full-cost guarantee)
Location
India-wide, subject to DDRS model-project conditions

Who can apply: Societies, charitable trusts or Section 8 companies; organisation-age, DARPAN, disability-registration and capacity rules apply.

Disability inclusionEducationHealth

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Focus: disability rehabilitation, early intervention, special education and therapy

Type and funding: Central Government grant-in-aid under prescribed project cost norms, not a universal fixed award.

Current-year intake: the portal explicitly lists FY 2026–27 DDRS submissions as open. Opening date and a separate closing date/time are not published in the reviewed announcement. The financial-year-end or earlier notified cutoff applies; this is not unconditional rolling funding.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Department: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

Location: India-wide, subject to model-project conditions.

Eligible societies, charitable trusts and Section 8 companies must meet organisation-age, DARPAN, disability-registration and delivery-capacity conditions. The scheme provides separately for new and ongoing cases; new cases require additional screening.

If your organisation is not on the portal yet, see our page on registering on NGO Darpan.

The guide explains the ordinary 90% and special-area 100% norm-based assistance provisions, including the relevance to North-Eastern states. Neither is a guarantee of full actual-cost reimbursement or sanction.

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Official current notice and application portal

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Open dated callGRANT-058
Conservation, Food & Health Foundation

Conservation, Food & Health Foundation — October 2026 concept window

International funder

Deadline
22 Dec 2026; concept window from 15 Oct; closing time/timezone not published
Amount / terms
Typically US$25,000–US$50,000 per year for one or two years; subject to the 25%-of-operating-budget limit
Location
Eligible Asian project countries include India

Who can apply: NGOs/charitable nonprofits; start-ups with limited track records excluded; full proposals require invitation.

Environment and climateAgriculture and food systemsHealth

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Focus: conservation, sustainable food production and public-health innovation

Type and funding: international philanthropic grant; typical US$25,000–US$50,000 per year, usually one or two years.

Window: 15 October–22 December 2026, under the published recurring calendar. Closing time and timezone are not published; no exact-time countdown is used.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: eligible Asian project locations include India.

Qualifying NGOs and other charitable/nonprofit applicants. The official FAQ limits a grant to 25% of the organisation’s operating budget and excludes start-ups with limited track records. This is not routine operating support.

The guidelines and application page differ on annual versus per-cycle application limits. Applicants that already applied in 2026 should clarify before submitting again. An appropriate FCRA route is needed before receipt of foreign contribution.

The official application calendar and linked concept portal confirm the route. Full proposals require an invitation; no applicant account was accessed during this review.

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Official application portal

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Open rolling grantGRANT-057
The Pollination Project

The Pollination Project — Daily Grants Programme

International funder

Deadline
Rolling programme; possible brief year-end pause—check the current form
Amount / terms
Up to US$500 per project; total project budget must be below US$10,000
Location
Worldwide, including India

Who can apply: Individuals, informal groups or volunteer-led nonprofits; no paid staff and no previous TPP Daily Grant.

Community developmentEducationEnvironment and climateHealthWomen and girlsLivelihoods and skills

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Focus: community development; education; environment; health; women and girls; economic empowerment

Deadline or route: Rolling programme with a possible brief year-end pause. Confirm the current application form and eligibility before preparing a submission.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Worldwide, including India, for qualifying individuals, informal groups and early-stage volunteer-led nonprofits.

Official Daily Grant guidelines and live application form expressly accept worldwide applications. Organisations must have no paid staff (occasional professional services permitted) and must not have previously received a TPP Daily Grant. Original programme launch date not specified for this open round.

Academic research, one-off donations, animal products and honey-producing beekeeping are excluded. Applications are in English with a referee contact; Indian recipients must satisfy FCRA and lawful foreign wire-transfer requirements.

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Open dated callGRANT-056
Australian High Commission, New DelhiAustralian Government

Australian Government — New Delhi Direct Aid Program 2026–27

International funder

Deadline
11 Nov 2026, end of day IST; exact clock time not stated
Amount / terms
Up to ₹25 lakh per project; maximum project duration 12 months
Location
New Delhi DAP round: eight named states/UTs; Northeast India excluded

Who can apply: Eligible NGOs/social enterprises; FCRA validity information and the previous two years' financial audits required.

Environment and climateEducationDisability inclusionHealthLivelihoods and skillsSports

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Focus: climate resilience; education; disability inclusion; health; skills; sports

Deadline or route: 11 November 2026, end of day IST. The Australian High Commission programme page and the linked SmartyGrants submission page agreed when checked on 22 October 2026.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Eligible project locations: Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Northeast India is not covered by this New Delhi round.

The Australian High Commission’s 2026–27 guidance expressly invites eligible NGOs and social enterprises. Applications are accepted through the current New Delhi SmartyGrants form. Indian applicants must provide FCRA validity information and the previous two years’ financial audits. Opening date not published.

Foreign-contribution rules apply. Routine salaries, construction, office overheads, major asset purchases and micro-credit are generally excluded. Applicants in eastern and northeastern states should see the separate Kolkata round (GRANT-082), open until midnight (end of day) 21 November 2026 (IST).

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Annual – next window 1–31 May 2027 (expected)GRANT-083

National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) — Financial Assistance for Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops

Central Government — NCPUL (Ministry of Education)

Deadline
Applications 1–31 May each year; next expected window 1–31 May 2027 (confirm NCPUL's advertisement). Not open now.
Amount / terms
Up to ₹37,500 (local/district), ₹75,000 (state), ₹1,50,000 (national) or ₹4,50,000 (international) per event
Location
All India

Who can apply: Voluntary organisations, societies, charitable endowments and trusts registered for the last three years under relevant Central or State law, and registered on NGO Darpan.

Arts, culture and heritageEducation

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Focus: seminars, conferences and workshops on linguistics, literature, culture and cultural heritage associated with the Urdu language.

Funding: up to ₹37,500 (local/district), ₹75,000 (state), ₹1,50,000 (national) or ₹4,50,000 (international) per event, released in two equal instalments. Funding is not guaranteed.

Geography: All India. Eligibility: voluntary organisations, societies, charitable endowments and trusts registered for the last three years under relevant Central or State law, and registered on NGO Darpan.

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Official application route: NCPUL – Grant in Aid Schemes. Offline: original proforma (Form F-23/03) with the NCPUL Declaration form, to The Director, NCPUL, Farogh-e-Urdu Bhawan, FC-33/9, Institutional Area, Jasola, New Delhi-110 025.

Deadline or route: Applications are accepted from 1 to 31 May each year (next expected window: 1–31 May 2027; confirm NCPUL’s advertisement). Not open now.

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Godrej Foundation

Godrej Foundation — Tomorrow Grants

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; programme fit and current district coverage unconfirmed

Who can apply: Aligned organisations addressing population-scale health, environment or public-system challenges; enquiry only.

HealthEnvironment and climatePublic systems
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Environment; Public systems

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India; challenges affecting substantial populations. No universal district list published on the reviewed programme page.

The official programme page invites aligned organisations to get in touch. The contact page provides an email and enquiry form; no dated grant round or application entitlement was established.

Independent philanthropy is not automatically company CSR. A general school building or routine equipment request is not an established fit for this programme.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-050
Syngenta Foundation India

Syngenta Foundation India — agricultural partnerships

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Indian agricultural programmes; current district intake requires confirmation

Who can apply: Agricultural partnership enquiry; cash funding versus technical support is unconfirmed.

Agriculture and food systemsLivelihoods and skillsEnvironment and climateFinancial inclusion
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Agriculture; Rural livelihoods; Agri-entrepreneurship; Climate resilience; Farmer institutions; Financial inclusion

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India; documented partnerships include small tea growers in Assam and North Bengal, and farmer-enterprise work in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Current district intake must be confirmed.

The official India website expressly invites partnership enquiries through its role email/contact form. Funding availability, cash versus technical support and a current application window are not established.

Syngenta Group says Swiss foundation headquarters closed in 2024 and local successors are independent. Do not automatically label SFI collaboration a Syngenta company CSR grant.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-049
Cummins India Foundation / Cummins India Limited CSR

Cummins India Foundation / Cummins India Limited CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Cummins operating-area communities preferred; nationally aligned projects also considered

Who can apply: Dedicated CSR enquiry; no live call brief, submission instructions or closing date verified.

EducationEnvironment and climateEquity and inclusionLivelihoods and skillsCommunity developmentWomen and girls
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Environment; Equity; Skills; Rural development; Women empowerment

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Preference for communities around Cummins operations in India; the February 2026 policy also allows nationally aligned projects. Published programmes include Pune, Nagpur and Phaltan.

The current policy supplies a dedicated CSR enquiry mailbox. CIF’s homepage has a call-for-proposals heading, but the retrieved page shows no programme briefs, submission instructions or closing dates.

A call-for-proposals heading without a live brief is insufficient evidence of an open round. Historical approved projects are examples, not available allocations.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-048
Schaeffler India Limited

Schaeffler India Limited — H.O.P.E.

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Programme-specific Indian communities; the enquiry contact is global

Who can apply: Global collaboration enquiry; India-specific grant intake and funding availability are unconfirmed.

HealthLivelihoods and skillsEducationEnvironment and climateCommunity development
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Technical skills; Education; Environment; Community empowerment

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India programmes include company-area communities such as Vadodara, Pune/Talegaon and Hosur; the 2025 report also identifies a Singrauli project. Confirm each programme’s current district coverage.

The global CSR page expressly invites collaboration enquiries at a role mailbox. This is a group-level contact, not a verified India grant portal, application window or funding commitment.

The collaboration mailbox is global. Past project partners and scholarship beneficiaries do not establish an open NGO grant entitlement in India.

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Published proposal routeCSR-047
Bosch Global Software Technologies

Bosch Global Software Technologies — NGO partnerships

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Projects in and around Bengaluru or Coimbatore only

Who can apply: NGO projects in/around Bengaluru or Coimbatore; undated application route and current terms require confirmation.

EducationEnvironment and climateTechnology and digital inclusion
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Environment; Technology for social impact

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Published NGO intake criteria specify projects in and around Bengaluru or Coimbatore. Wider Bosch group and Bosch India Foundation activities do not remove this BGSW restriction.

The official NGO page publishes eligibility criteria and a downloadable application form. It is undated, and no active funding window, current deadline or guaranteed acceptance of unsolicited applications was verified.

The terms still use the former RBEI name and legacy tax wording. Confirm updated contracting documents; this is not a nationwide Bosch grant route.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-046
Bajaj Auto Limited

Bajaj Auto Limited — CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Selected technical institutions and communities near Bajaj Auto plants

Who can apply: Selected programme and institution partnerships; no dated open NGO grant call verified.

EducationLivelihoods and skillsCommunity developmentHealth
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: STEM education; Technical skills; Livelihoods; Community development; Health

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: National technical-skilling initiatives at selected institutions; local outreach near manufacturing plants. Specific FY2026-27 projects include Pune, Mumbai and Lucknow, alongside multiple-location programmes.

A dedicated CSR email and office address are published. The page describes programmes and approved projects, but no dated open NGO grant call or general application deadline was verified.

BEST programme commitments and approved allocations are not a per-NGO grant ceiling or money available through an open competition.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-045
Titan Company Limited

Titan Company Limited — CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Titan operating and manufacturing areas preferred; other locations considered selectively

Who can apply: Programme partnerships; impact-assessment tenders are not community-project grant calls.

EducationWomen and girlsLivelihoods and skillsDisability inclusionArts, culture and heritageWater and sanitationEnvironment and climateHealth
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Girls education; Skills and livelihoods; Disability inclusion; Arts and crafts; Water and environment; Eye care

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Priority near manufacturing and operating locations, with other Indian geographies considered under its policy. FY2025-26 programmes include Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim.

Official pages publish programme portfolios and impact assessments but no verified general NGO application route. Assessment-provider tenders elsewhere should not be mistaken for invitations to fund a community project.

No current general grant window verified. Public impact-assessment documents describe past delivery and should not be interpreted as new funding invitations.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-044
Hindustan Unilever Limited / Hindustan Unilever Foundation

Hindustan Unilever Limited / Hindustan Unilever Foundation

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Programme-specific Indian states; selected project locations

Who can apply: Selected NGO collaborations; HUF water projects and wider HUL CSR have different scopes.

Water and sanitationEnvironment and climateLivelihoods and skillsHealthCommunity development
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Water; Climate and biodiversity; Waste management; Livelihoods; Health and nutrition; Community development

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Programme-specific Indian states. Published examples include Assam forest restoration, rural water programmes across several states and Maharashtra sanitation. Countrywide corporate presence does not imply every district qualifies.

Official programme lists identify selected collaborations. HUF describes NGO partnerships, while HUL publishes headquarters contacts; no current general NGO grant submission form or dated call was verified.

Foundation water programmes and HUL’s wider CSR projects have different scopes. Approved project lists do not show funds still available to new applicants.

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No public route verifiedCSR-043
Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Maruti Suzuki India Limited — CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Maruti facility-area communities; wider programme eligibility unconfirmed

Who can apply: No current NGO application form verified; facility-area programme fit must be confirmed.

Road safetyLivelihoods and skillsEducationHealthWater and sanitationCommunity development
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Road safety; Skill development; Education; Health; Water and sanitation; Community infrastructure

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Community programmes concentrate near facilities, including Haryana locations Gurugram, Manesar, Rohtak and Kharkhoda, and Gujarat. Other themes may have wider coverage; a Nagaland application route was not established.

The legacy CSR connect-with-us URL now displays programme information without a grant application form. Official contact details establish the company office, not a current NGO funding intake.

Media, vehicle customer-care and dealer business contacts are not verified CSR submission desks. Facility-area programmes should not be represented as nationwide NGO grants.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-042
ITC Limited

ITC Limited — Mission Sunehra Kal / Social Investments

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Rural agricultural catchments and communities near ITC operating units

Who can apply: NGO implementation of approved programmes; evaluation-service RFPs are not community-project grant calls.

Agriculture and food systemsWater and sanitationLivelihoods and skillsEducationHealthEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Agriculture; Water; Livelihoods; Education; Health and nutrition; Waste management

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Priority is rural agricultural catchments and communities near ITC operating units across India. Remote projects outside this footprint need specific confirmation.

CSR pages describe NGO implementation and approved annual programmes. The public contact facility is general; no open NGO grant competition or rolling application form was verified.

An impact-assessment RFP buys evaluation services; it is not an invitation for unrestricted community-project grants. Geography remains a significant screening consideration.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-041
Reliance Foundation

Reliance Foundation

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; individual partnerships have narrower geographic coverage

Who can apply: Strategic partnerships; individual scholarships and fellowships are separate from NGO grants.

Livelihoods and skillsEducationHealthWomen and girlsSportsDisaster reliefArts, culture and heritage
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Rural livelihoods; Education; Health; Women empowerment; Sports; Disaster response; Arts and culture

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Programmes across India; individual partnerships have narrower footprints. e-SafeHER begins in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. No state-wide entitlement to funding is established.

Published material establishes strategic partnerships and a general enquiry form, but no current general NGO grant call, application window or standard funding form was verified.

The contact form is an enquiry route. Individual scholarships and fellowships are separate programmes and do not establish NGO grant availability.

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No public route verifiedCSR-040
Shree Cement

Shree Cement — community CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Communities neighbouring Shree Cement operations; confirm state and project fit

Who can apply: No NGO funding intake verified; confirm programme fit through the official channel.

EducationHealthWomen and girlsAgriculture and food systemsCommunity developmentWater and sanitation
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Health; Women empowerment; Agriculture; Animal husbandry; Rural infrastructure; Water

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Priority is neighbouring communities around company operations. The CSR overview names rural and marginalised communities; state/project-specific eligibility must be confirmed rather than inferred from all plant locations.

The public contact page has a general message form and office details. The CSR page identifies programmes, but neither establishes an open NGO proposal intake or current grant deadline.

Do not assume free cement, unrestricted cash or nationwide eligibility. Company supplier portals and shareholder contacts are not NGO funding application channels.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-039
Adani Foundation

Adani Foundation — group CSR partnerships

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; partnership and programme locations require confirmation

Who can apply: NGO partnership enquiries; no open call or standard grant range verified.

EducationHealthLivelihoods and skillsEnvironment and climateCommunity developmentDisability inclusion
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Health; Nutrition; Livelihoods; Climate action; Community infrastructure; Disability inclusion

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Official Foundation overview reports work in 22 states. Programme locations differ; the 2026 clubfoot partnership covers 61 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh.

The official Foundation contact form and role mailbox are available for queries. A dated partnership demonstrates collaboration, but no open NGO grant call, standard grant range or current deadline was verified.

The Foundation warns about impersonation. Use official contacts; keep Ambuja Cements CSR and the separately named Ambuja Foundation’s implementing role distinct.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-038
Piramal Foundation

Piramal Foundation — development collaborations

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Aspirational districts and blocks; confirm the specific programme's coverage

Who can apply: Programme collaboration enquiry; no current open cash-grant round verified.

HealthEducationWater and sanitationCommunity developmentEquity and inclusionPublic systemsWomen and girls
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Education; Water; Tribal development; Government systems; Women and girls

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Aspirational Bharat Collaborative reports teams in over 150 districts and work with aspirational districts/blocks. Eligibility for a particular district or state programme must be confirmed with the programme team.

A public Foundation enquiry form and collaborative programme are verified. No current open cash-grant round was established. The reviewed LF communications RFP closed on 5 January 2026 and is historical procurement.

Government partnership and NGO collaboration do not establish grant entitlement. Historical procurement terms and deadlines cannot be used as a standing funding offer.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-037
Godrej Industries Group

Godrej Industries Group — Good & Green CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; geography depends on the sponsoring Godrej group company and programme

Who can apply: Company-specific selected partnerships; no general NGO funding intake verified.

Livelihoods and skillsHealthWater and sanitationEnvironment and climateEducation
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Livelihoods; Health; Water; Waste management; Environment; Education

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Projects vary by group company. The November 2025 EMBED release names Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh; other geography must be confirmed with the sponsoring company.

Official sources document company-specific programmes and partners. The Industries contact page mainly displays registered-office and investor information; no current general NGO grant intake was verified.

Godrej Enterprises and Godrej Foundation are distinct channels. Schedule VII items appearing in a policy are not all active funding priorities.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-036
Larsen & Toubro

Larsen & Toubro — corporate CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Identified communities in and around L&T operating areas

Who can apply: Partners selected after due diligence; general company contact is not a current grant application window.

EducationHealthSenior careDisability inclusionWater and sanitationLivelihoods and skills
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Health; Senior care; Disability inclusion; Water and sanitation; Skills

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Identified communities in and around L&T operating areas. FY2025–26 examples include education/health work in Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha and water interventions in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

The policy explicitly describes partner selection after due diligence. A general infodesk forwards messages to departments, but no current public NGO grant form or dated application window was established.

Elderly-care centres are a published policy theme, not proof of current construction-grant availability. Subsidiary and Trust tenders have separate terms.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-035
UltraTech Cement

UltraTech Cement — community development CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Communities around UltraTech manufacturing plants; unit-level geographic priorities

Who can apply: Unit-level CSR decisions; confirm whether the proposed support is a grant, donation or contract.

EducationHealthLivelihoods and skillsWater and sanitationWomen and girlsCommunity developmentAgriculture and food systems
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Health; Livelihoods; Water and sanitation; Women empowerment; Rural infrastructure; Agriculture

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Strong priority for communities around manufacturing plants, often rural and tribal locations. Programme geography is decided through unit-level community consultation; company-wide reach does not imply eligibility everywhere in India.

Every manufacturing unit has a CSR cell under the published policy. No central open NGO grant portal or current dated call was verified; the public contact form serves general company enquiries.

Plant-area priorities matter. A cement donation, construction contract and cash CSR grant are different arrangements; confirm the intended support expressly.

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No public route verifiedCSR-034
Vedanta

Vedanta — Anil Agarwal Foundation

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; unit- and project-specific programme locations

Who can apply: Programme and contribution-campaign contacts do not establish NGO funding applications.

HealthWomen and girlsChildren and young peopleAnimal welfareSportsEducationLivelihoods and skills
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Nutrition; Women and children; Animal welfare; Sports; Education; Livelihoods

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India-wide thematic programmes with unit- and project-specific locations. Nand Ghar’s official April 2025 milestone covered 15 states; the current umbrella page describes more than 10,000 centres across 16 states.

The reviewed AAF page describes programmes but does not publish an open NGO grant form. Nand Ghar publishes an enquiry contact within a contribution campaign; funding applications are not confirmed there.

The listed email is Nand Ghar-specific. Donation participation and supplier EOIs must not be represented as awards of NGO funding.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-033
Jindal Foundation

Jindal Foundation — Jindal Steel social development partnerships

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Jindal Steel operating areas and disadvantaged communities; current programme geography unconfirmed

Who can apply: Partnership enquiry; the historical catering procurement RFP is not a current general NGO grant.

HealthEducationWater and sanitationLivelihoods and skillsWomen and girlsAgriculture and food systemsCommunity developmentSportsArts, culture and heritage
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Nutrition; Education; Water; Livelihoods; Women empowerment; Agriculture; Rural infrastructure; Sports; Arts

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Priority near Jindal Steel operations and disadvantaged communities nationally. The FY2025–26 Mission Zero Hunger RFP specifies Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Delhi; disaster-related expansion is discretionary.

The official collaboration page invites partnerships. Its specific proposal instructions refer to a historical FY2025–26 catering procurement RFP; a current general NGO grant application was not established. The page and RFP also show different email domains.

Do not confuse this Foundation with JSW. The food-service RFP is historical, contains dated tax terminology and is not unrestricted NGO funding.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-032
JSW Foundation

JSW Foundation

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
JSW plant and port communities preferred; projects elsewhere are selective

Who can apply: Selected programme collaborations; no current open NGO grant call verified.

EducationHealthLivelihoods and skillsWater and sanitationEnvironment and climateArts, culture and heritageSports
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Health; Nutrition; Livelihoods; Water; Environment; Arts and heritage; Sports

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Official overview reports work in 38 districts across 17 states, with priority around JSW plants and ports. Projects beyond these areas are selective; no all-India applicant entitlement is published.

Published programmes and named partners establish selective collaboration. The Foundation’s contact link redirects to JSW Group’s general enquiry form; no current open NGO grant call was verified.

Historical JSW RFPs are not current openings. A previous project’s contribution is not the minimum, maximum or typical NGO grant.

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No public route verifiedCSR-031
Tata Steel Foundation

Tata Steel Foundation

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Tata Steel Foundation programme areas; current applicant-location eligibility unconfirmed

Who can apply: The contribution portal supports TSF programmes; an outward NGO grant application route is not verified.

EducationHealthLivelihoods and skillsWater and sanitationDisability inclusionCommunity developmentEquity and inclusion
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Health; Livelihoods; Water; Disability inclusion; Tribal development

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Core programmes in Jharkhand and Odisha; December 2025 official release also names West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Punjab. Wider thematic collaborations do not establish nationwide grant eligibility.

Portal for Purpose publishes a partnerships mailbox, but its terms state that the portal receives contributions to TSF programmes. It is not verified as an outward NGO grant application portal.

TSF also implements programmes and raises contributions. Do not treat a donation portal, award nomination or programme theme as an open NGO grant.

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No public route verifiedCSR-030
NHPC Limited

NHPC Limited

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Ordinarily within 25 km of NHPC operations or the project district; exceptions apply

Who can apply: Preparation forms and guidelines exist; the receiving channel and current intake are unconfirmed.

HealthEducationLivelihoods and skillsCommunity developmentEnvironment and climateWomen and girlsSenior care
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Education; Skills; Rural development; Environment; Women and senior citizens

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: The June 2022 guidelines prioritise project/station/office communities, ordinarily within 25 km or the project district, with exceptions. The FY2025–26 plan includes Nagaland projects; this does not make all Nagaland proposals eligible.

NHPC publishes proposal guidelines and preparation forms, but the reviewed pages do not establish a current receiving channel or open intake. The forms webpage is a preparation resource, not a digital application service.

FY2025–26 allocations are already planned projects, not an advertised balance. A general office address does not identify the correct local receiving officer.

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No public route verifiedCSR-029
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Communities affected by or near POWERGRID installations; other locations need confirmation

Who can apply: Proposal appraisal follows regional/corporate processes; a current public submission channel is unconfirmed.

HealthEducationLivelihoods and skillsCommunity developmentWater and sanitationEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Education; Skills; Rural development; Water and sanitation; Environment

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Priority to communities affected by POWERGRID operations and areas around its establishments. The project checklist asks for distance from a transmission line, substation or telecom installation; other locations require confirmation.

Rules describe regional and corporate proposal appraisal, but no current public NGO application portal, designated receiving email or dated funding round was verified in the reviewed official sources.

Committee approval ceilings and corporate CSR spending are not grant entitlements. Technical procurement may be used instead of transferring a grant to the NGO.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-028
NTPC Limited

NTPC Limited

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
NTPC station and project communities; other programmes have separate coverage

Who can apply: Needs-led project identification and local relevance; no current public NGO grant application verified.

EducationHealthWater and sanitationCommunity developmentWomen and girls
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Health; Water; Community development; Girls empowerment

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Emphasis on communities around NTPC stations and projects, including displaced communities; regional and national programmes also exist. A project’s local relevance should be demonstrated.

NTPC’s public process uses needs assessments and inputs from local bodies, communities and other stakeholders. The reviewed sources did not establish a dated open NGO funding call or application portal.

The general contact is for routing. GEM participant selection does not constitute an open grant opportunity for an NGO to run its own programme.

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Published proposal routeCSR-027
GAIL (India) Limited

GAIL (India) Limited — GAIL Hriday

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
GAIL work-centre communities and rural areas; project-location approval required

Who can apply: Standing NGO agency/proposal portal; current funding window and available allocation unconfirmed.

HealthEducationLivelihoods and skillsDisability inclusionWomen and girlsEnvironment and climateCommunity developmentArts, culture and heritageSports
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Education; Skills; Disability inclusion; Women empowerment; Environment; Rural development; Heritage; Sports

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Primary emphasis on communities around GAIL work centres and rural areas. FY2025–26 reporting covers multiple states; a specific project location still needs approval.

The GAIL Sahaj portal and NGO login were accessible on 5 October 2026. A standing agency/proposal route is published, but a dated open funding window and available allocation were not verified.

The general office contact is for routing, not a verified proposal inbox. The standard PDF dates from an older format generation; current portal instructions prevail.

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No public route verifiedCSR-026
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
HPCL operating areas, aspirational districts or locations with a strategic connection

Who can apply: Project selection follows internal approval; no current public NGO intake channel verified.

Children and young peopleEducationHealthLivelihoods and skillsSportsEnvironment and climateCommunity development
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Child care; Education; Health; Skills; Sports; Environment; Community development

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Preference for communities around refineries, terminals, depots, LPG plants, pipelines and other HPCL operations; the policy also allows aspirational districts and locations with a strategic connection.

The current public policy and expenditure material describe selection and approval, but no standing NGO submission portal, designated proposal email or open dated call was verified.

Internal committee approval limits are not advertised grant sizes. Media, investor and customer-service contacts should not be represented as CSR application addresses.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-025
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; geographic fit must be confirmed with the CSR team

Who can apply: Proposal-format and enquiry route; current acceptance of unsolicited proposals is unconfirmed.

HealthWater and sanitationEducationEnvironment and climateLivelihoods and skillsCommunity development
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health and sanitation; Education; Environment; Skills; Community development

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: BPCL describes work in urban, semi-urban, rural and tribal communities, both around its operations and in remote parts of India. A project’s geographic eligibility requires confirmation.

BPCL publishes a proposal-format link and a CSR-team enquiry email. The contact page does not establish a currently open dated grant round or guarantee that unsolicited proposals are being accepted.

Public contact and proposal-format availability are not an open grant announcement. No standard per-project funding range was verified.

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No public route verifiedCSR-024
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil)

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; locations and partners follow approved programmes

Who can apply: Partners selected for approved programmes; no current public NGO application route verified.

HealthEducationLivelihoods and skillsWater and sanitationEnvironment and climateSports
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Education; Skills; Livelihoods; Water and sanitation; Environment; Sports

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Projects operate across India, including substantial Northeast examples; each location and implementing partner is selected through the approved programme and annual action plan.

Official CSR projects, policy and office locations were reviewed, but no open dated NGO call, proposal portal or designated proposal-receiving email was verified. Spending examples are not application invitations.

A corporate address is not a verified proposal desk. Funded public-hospital equipment does not imply acceptance of an NGO’s unrestricted construction or running-cost request.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-023
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
NRL refinery and other operational communities; location-specific approval

Who can apply: Projects identified through assessments and local authorities; implementation assigned after approval.

HealthEducationLivelihoods and skillsCommunity developmentArts, culture and heritageSports
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Education; Skills; Livelihoods; Community infrastructure; Arts and sports

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Primary emphasis on communities around the Numaligarh refinery in Assam; the policy also names Siliguri, Paradip and other operational locations. Nagaland-wide eligibility is not established.

NRL’s policy identifies projects through assessments and local authorities and assigns implementation after approval. No current open dated application round or public NGO proposal portal was verified.

The address is the refinery site HR office. Operational-area preference is material; NRL Foundation’s existence does not itself establish an open grants window.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-022
Oil India Limited (OIL)

Oil India Limited (OIL)

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
OIL operating-area communities preferred; other locations require programme fit

Who can apply: Identified agencies and internal project approval; no open call or public submission portal verified.

HealthEducationLivelihoods and skillsWomen and girlsWater and sanitation
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Education; Livelihoods; Women empowerment; Skills; Water and sanitation

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Preference for communities in and around OIL operations. FY2024–25 healthcare evidence covers Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura; other locations need a specific operational or approved programme fit.

The published policy describes identified agencies and internal committee approval. No open dated NGO call or public submission portal was established in the reviewed official material.

The general corporate email is for routing enquiries. Local operational priorities matter; published corporate CSR expenditure is not money available to an applicant.

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Published proposal routeCSR-021
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Project location must match the responsible ONGC work centre

Who can apply: Agency registration and proposals use the responsible work-centre portal; current funding allocation unconfirmed. CSR-1 registration is mandatory (ONGC document list, item A3).

HealthEducationLivelihoods and skillsCommunity development
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Education; Skills; Community infrastructure

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Registration needed: CSR-1 registration is mandatory for agencies registering with ONGC (ONGC list of documents for agency registration, item A3).

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Agency registration is linked to the ONGC work centre responsible for the proposed project location. Historical projects include Assam and Tripura; nationwide acceptance is not automatic.

The agency-registration and proposal portal was accessible on 5 October 2026. It publishes a standing process and support details, but no current dated funding window or assured available allocation.

Use the portal rather than treating head-office post as an application. ONGC rejects agents demanding commissions for facilitating CSR funds.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-019
Accenture India Corporate Citizenship

Accenture India Corporate Citizenship

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; locations follow the approved portfolio and partner selection

Who can apply: Qualified selected partners and multi-year relationships; no public NGO grant application verified.

Livelihoods and skillsTechnology and digital inclusionEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Employability; Livelihoods; Digital skills; Environment; Youth entrepreneurship

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: The India policy covers urban, semi-urban and rural communities across India. Programme locations and partner selection depend on the approved portfolio; national scope does not imply open nationwide applications.

The India policy describes sourcing and qualifying partners and multi-year relationships. No public NGO grant form, current call or proposal-receiving role email was verified in the reviewed sources.

Published impact totals are not available grant budgets. Free learning content and employee-led initiatives do not create an open NGO cash-grant programme.

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Invitation or selected partnersCSR-018
Dell Technologies India CSR

Dell Technologies India CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; Dell employee-presence areas preferred, other projects considered selectively

Who can apply: Selected implementing agencies under CSR-team identification and agreements; no public NGO intake verified.

EducationTechnology and digital inclusionLivelihoods and skillsEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Digital inclusion; Skills and livelihoods; Environment

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India, with policy preference for places where Dell has a strong employee presence, while allowing projects elsewhere in India. That preference is not a published list of currently open districts.

The policy assigns project identification to Dell’s CSR team and agreement-based implementation with selected agencies. No public India NGO proposal portal, application window or grant-request email was verified.

Dell Technologies CSR is distinct from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Commercial partner, sales and grievance channels are not verified funding routes.

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Published proposal routeCSR-017
Microsoft nonprofit technology grants and discounts

Microsoft nonprofit technology grants and discounts

International funder

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Technology grants and discounts; no cash amount stated
Location
Global nonprofit offers; Indian availability depends on country and product validation

Who can apply: Nonprofits must pass legal-status and mission validation; technology benefits vary by country and product.

Technology and digital inclusionLivelihoods and skills
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Nonprofit digital capacity; Cloud services; Productivity software; Digital skills

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Global nonprofit offers, including country-dependent availability. Indian organisations must pass the applicable legal-status and mission validation; not every product or offer is available in every country.

An official nonprofit registration link is published for technology benefits. The destination requires JavaScript. No public India cash-grant application or general hardware-grant programme was verified.

Technology benefits are not cash. The current FAQ says no hardware-grant programme; Azure use above the credit can incur charges.

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Published proposal routeCSR-016
Cisco – India Cash Grant Program and Global Impact Cash Grants

Cisco – India Cash Grant Program and Global Impact Cash Grants

International funder

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India portfolio and a distinct global programme; programme-specific criteria apply

Who can apply: Global route uses an eligibility quiz and LOI; national or multinational operations required. India route is separate.

EducationTechnology and digital inclusionLivelihoods and skillsDisaster reliefEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Digital education; Economic opportunity; Crisis response; Climate resilience

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India portfolio covers Indian communities; the distinct global route supports qualifying organisations with national or multinational operations.

The global programme expressly accepts year-round LOIs through an eligibility quiz and portal. The India portfolio page identifies partners but does not publish its own general application route.

Global exclusions include construction funding, scholarships and physical/mental-health programmes. The India portfolio differs. Check the full exclusions before investing in an application.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-015
Tata Consultancy Services – TCS Empowers

Tata Consultancy Services – TCS Empowers

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India and global programmes; current project-location eligibility unconfirmed

Who can apply: CSR enquiry form only; no external grant review timetable or funding commitment verified.

EducationTechnology and digital inclusionLivelihoods and skillsWomen and girls
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Literacy; Education; Digital inclusion; Youth employability; Women empowerment; Entrepreneurship

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India and global programmes. The undated BridgeIT account identifies Indian implementation in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Haryana; these are examples, not guaranteed new-project locations.

An official TCS Empowers enquiry form is available. It invites CSR questions, but publishes no grant budget, dated call, external proposal review timetable or funding commitment.

The CSR enquiry form is not a grant application. Historic BridgeIT locations and corporate CSR spending figures are not amounts available to an applicant.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-014
Tech Mahindra Foundation

Tech Mahindra Foundation

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Indian programme locations; current applicant geography unconfirmed

Who can apply: Aligned organisational partnerships; support may involve delivery or collaboration rather than unrestricted cash.

EducationLivelihoods and skillsDisability inclusionWomen and girlsHealth
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Employability; Disability inclusion; Women empowerment; Mental wellbeing

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India; the current About page describes work across 27 locations. A presence in these locations does not establish an unrestricted national proposal window.

The Foundation publishes a general query email and describes aligned organisational partnerships. No dated NGO grant call, application portal or current submission deadline was verified.

Donation and career forms are not NGO grant applications. A partnership may involve delivery or collaboration rather than an unrestricted cash award.

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Published proposal routeCSR-012
Wipro Foundation – grants and Access to Education

Wipro Foundation – grants and Access to Education

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Access to Education: Wipro-area communities, all eight Northeast states and Jammu and Kashmir

Who can apply: Access to Education excludes private-school running costs, school construction and school-fee sponsorship; intake unconfirmed.

EducationHealthEnvironment and climateDisaster relief
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Primary healthcare; Ecology; Disaster response

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Access to Education prioritises communities near Wipro India locations and expressly includes the eight North Eastern states and Jammu & Kashmir, even without a Wipro campus. Other programmes have separate geographic rules.

A 2026 login-gated application form exists, but an older selection page says applications are closed. No dated live window resolves that conflict; confirm availability before preparing a submission.

Nagaland is expressly eligible for this programme, but private-school running costs, school construction and school-fee sponsorship are excluded. Programme availability remains unconfirmed.

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Published proposal routeCSR-011
Infosys Foundation

Infosys Foundation

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India-focused programmes; current district eligibility unconfirmed

Who can apply: Grant portal exists; current acceptance and programme fit must be confirmed.

EducationHealthWomen and girlsEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Health; Women empowerment; Environment

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India-focused philanthropy; the reviewed 2026 example is in Chandigarh. No universal district allocation or entitlement was established.

The official FAQ links a dedicated grant portal, and its login page was accessible. No dated application window or assurance of current proposal acceptance was published on the pages reviewed.

A published portal is not a grant award. Do not use the Aarohan awards contact for ordinary grant requests or assume individual assistance.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-010
YES BANK CSR / YES Foundation

YES BANK CSR / YES Foundation

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; locations depend on the programme

Who can apply: Partnership enquiry only; no open NGO call or public review timetable verified.

Livelihoods and skillsEnvironment and climateFinancial inclusion
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Employability; Entrepreneurship; Environment; Financial literacy

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India, with project-specific locations. The FY2025-26 financial-literacy community model covered Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh; this is historical implementation coverage, not a current applicant-state entitlement.

The foundation publishes a general contact email and office details. No active open NGO call, submission portal or public review timetable was established; use the contact to ask about partnership consideration.

A foundation enquiry address does not guarantee proposal acceptance. Confirm the current communication office because the contact webpage and FY2025-26 report use different Mumbai descriptions.

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No public route verifiedCSR-009
RBL Bank CSR

RBL Bank CSR — Health, Education and Livelihood Opportunities

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Bank-footprint areas and aspirational districts preferred; no universal eligibility

Who can apply: A working public NGO submission channel has not been verified despite policy proposal routes.

HealthEducationLivelihoods and skillsDisability inclusion
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Healthcare; Education; Livelihoods; Disability inclusion

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India; policy gives geographic preference to the Bank’s footprint and government aspirational districts. The CSR webpage reports a footprint across 21 states and four Union Territories, not universal application eligibility.

Policy permits partners to approach the Bank directly, through referrals or an RFP. However, a dedicated CSR proposal mailbox, application form or active RFP destination was not verified in reviewed official pages.

Policy permission to receive proposals does not establish a working public submission channel. Treatment assistance amounts and approved-project lists are not open NGO grants.

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No public route verifiedCSR-008
Federal Bank CSR / Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation

Federal Bank CSR / Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; bank operating areas preferred; NGO intake requires confirmation

Who can apply: No general NGO intake verified; historical student-scholarship conditions are separate.

EducationHealthLivelihoods and skillsDisability inclusionEnvironment and climateCommunity development
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Healthcare; Skills and livelihoods; Disability inclusion; Environment; Rural development

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified for NGO proposals; the reviewed 2025-26 student scholarship deadline was 31 December 2025 and has passed

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India, with preference for areas where the Bank operates and has a stronger presence. Scholarship-state restrictions concern students and should not be applied to all NGO projects.

The foundation and policy pages explain implementation but do not provide a general NGO submission portal. A published CSR departmental contact appears in the historical student scholarship notice, not an NGO grant invitation.

The verified contact was published for scholarship administration. Confirm NGO intake separately; infrastructure examples and broad trust objectives do not guarantee construction funding.

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Published proposal routeCSR-007
IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank — FIRST IMPACT Non-Profit Partnerships

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Indian community programmes; general applicant-state coverage unconfirmed

Who can apply: Nonprofit partnership form; current intake unconfirmed. Separate IGNITE startup terms do not apply.

EducationLivelihoods and skillsDisability inclusionEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Livelihoods; Entrepreneurship; Disability inclusion; Environment

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified for the general nonprofit partnership route

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Indian community programmes; reviewed quarterly evidence includes Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. No general NGO applicant-state restriction was established in the proposal form.

The nonprofit partnerships section directs applicants to download a form and email it to the CSR team. This is an undated published route; current intake capacity and decision timelines are unconfirmed.

IGNITE is a separate startup programme with for-profit, DPIIT and technology-readiness requirements. Its deadline and advertised grant amounts do not govern ordinary NGO proposals.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-006
IndusInd Bank

IndusInd Bank — Sattvam CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Bank-presence areas and lower-SDG states receive preference; confirm project location

Who can apply: NGO partnership enquiry; no current dated application round or intake form verified.

Community developmentEducationLivelihoods and skillsEnvironment and climateSports
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Rural development; Education; Livelihoods; Environment; Inclusive sports

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India; policy favours areas with the Bank’s existing or potential presence and states with weaker SDG performance. A location-specific funding invitation is not established.

The CSR website publishes a dedicated email and telephone. No active dated proposal call or online application form was verified; the contact can support an initial enquiry, without confirming proposal acceptance.

Policy excludes discriminatory projects and restrictive political or religious affiliations. A CSR contact, programme example or microgrant does not establish an open NGO funding round.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-005
Kotak Mahindra Bank CSR

Kotak Mahindra Bank CSR

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; geographic acceptance for new proposals unconfirmed

Who can apply: Confirm NGO proposal acceptance and geographic fit before preparing a submission.

EducationLivelihoods and skillsHealthEnvironment and climateSportsDisaster relief
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Livelihoods; Health; Environment; Sports; Relief and rehabilitation

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India; published projects cover multiple states. A funded Anganwadi initiative covered Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. New proposals require separate geographic acceptance.

The CSR policy dated 27 June 2026 publishes GroupCSR@kotak.com for further information. It does not announce a dated open grant call or guarantee consideration of unsolicited proposals.

Policy eligibility and a CSR contact do not guarantee funding. The registered office and bank customer-care number are not confirmed grant-submission channels.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-003
Axis Bank Foundation

Axis Bank Foundation

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Rural and vulnerable communities in India; programme location matters

Who can apply: Organisational partnerships; selection of unsolicited proposals is unconfirmed.

Livelihoods and skillsCommunity developmentFinancial inclusionDisability inclusion
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Livelihoods; Rural development; Skills and employment; Financial inclusion; Disability inclusion

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Multi-state rural and vulnerable communities in India. Programme location and partner footprint matter; reviewed material does not promise acceptance from every district.

The FY2024-25 annual report expressly provides foundation@axisbank.com for partnerships. It gives no application deadline or assurance that unsolicited proposals are currently being selected.

A partnership email is not an open funding round. ABF is unrelated to the UK-based Axis Foundation operated by Axis Europe.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-002
ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth

ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth

Indian foundation

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; location agreed for each partnership

Who can apply: Project-specific partnership enquiry; no public NGO application window or review process confirmed.

HealthEnvironment and climateLivelihoods and skillsCommunity developmentResearch and innovation
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Environment; Livelihoods; Community development; Research and innovation

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India-wide programmes; the reviewed cancer infrastructure project is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Individual partnerships and beneficiary areas remain project-specific.

The foundation invites questions and ideas through its general information mailbox. This is a contact route only; no current dated NGO application window or publicly promised review process was verified.

Large hospital commitments do not establish availability for independent NGO construction proposals. Obtain project-specific acceptance and document requirements before submission.

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Partnership enquiryCSR-001
HDFC Bank Parivartan

HDFC Bank Parivartan

Corporate CSR

Deadline
No current deadline verified
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; current project-location eligibility unconfirmed

Who can apply: Confirm NGO onboarding and current proposal acceptance before submitting documents.

Community developmentEducationLivelihoods and skillsHealthFinancial inclusionEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Rural development; Education; Livelihoods; Health and hygiene; Financial inclusion; Environment

Deadline or route: No current deadline verified

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: The FY2024-25 report describes work across 28 states and eight Union Territories. This footprint does not establish that every district is accepting proposals.

The current CSR landing-page index publishes a CSR queries mailbox. No dated open NGO grant call was verified; treat contact as an initial enquiry, not an application acceptance promise.

The bank’s CSR expenditure is not a grant offer. Obtain confirmation of the NGO onboarding link before uploading sensitive documents.

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Archive

Closed — check e-Proc2 for any re-issued EOIGRANT-068
Social Welfare DepartmentGovernment of Bihar

Bihar Social Welfare — Chaman Special School NGO EOI 2026

Bihar Government — funded NGO implementing-partner EOI, not an unrestricted grant

Deadline
21 Oct 2026, 12:00 noon IST (EOI No. 927 dated 25 Sep 2026). Check e-Proc2 for any extension.
Amount / terms
Budget: see the official notice.
Location
Patna, Bihar — service must operate locally

Who can apply: Experienced voluntary NGOs able to operate a specialist school in Patna. Disability-sector registration, staffing, turnover and document conditions must be checked in the original EOI.

Disability inclusionEducationChildren and young people

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Full eligibility and official sources

Sector: disability inclusion, special education, child welfare, school operations.

Funding type and amount: Bihar Government funded NGO implementing-partner / service-delivery EOI. Budget: see the official notice. Not unrestricted grant or CSR.

Location: Patna, Bihar only; the successful organisation must deliver the service there.

Who can apply: experienced NGOs/voluntary organisations with appropriate disability-sector registration, staffing, financial and school-operating capacity. Specific registration, turnover and document rules require confirmation in the original EOI.

Deadline: 21 October 2026 (official government tender listing). Closed at 12:00 noon IST (EOI No. 927 dt 25-09-2026); deadline passed. Check e-Proc2 for any extension or re-issued EOI.

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Evidence, eligibility cautions and application instructions

The Bihar Social Welfare Department’s official tender list includes the Chaman day special school operating EOI with expiry 21 October 2026. Independent tender indexers identify it as EOI No. 927 dated 25 September 2026, tender ID 2026_Governme_140610_1. Confirm identifiers, latest PDF and any corrigenda on the official portal.

Budget: see the official notice. Secondary summaries also mention a 5% bank guarantee and inconsistent turnover thresholds; these are not verified government terms. Applicants must check the original PDF before making commitments.

The original EOI PDF and authenticated e-Proc2 tender record could not be inspected by NGOGrant. The accessible official tender page establishes the call and date only. The project is a funded operating arrangement, not a general grant award.

Official application route: Bihar e-Proc2 — search Chaman / EOI 927

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Blue Action Fund

Blue Action Fund — Mangroves, Blue Carbon Markets and 30×30 in Asia

International funder

Deadline
Listed deadline 16 Oct 2026 passed; continued intake unconfirmed; time/timezone not published
Amount / terms
€2 million–€4 million per project, up to five years; at least 25% match funding
Location
Eligible coastal and mangrove projects in India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam

Who can apply: Charitable NGOs/consortia with technically prepared mangrove projects; match funding at least 25% of total project costs.

Environment and climateLivelihoods and skills

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Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: mangrove conservation, blue-carbon development and coastal livelihoods

Type and funding: international NGO grant; €2 million–€4 million per project, up to five years.

Closed: 16 October 2026. The funder lists this call as closed, and no upcoming call was listed when checked on 20 October 2026 (see our guide). Check with the funder before preparing anything new. No exact closing time or timezone was published.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: eligible coastal/mangrove projects in India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Charitable NGOs or NGO consortia with a technically prepared project. The current call and FAQ confirm the application route. This is not a general afforestation grant; read the guide’s area, feasibility, technical-capacity and endorsement checks before preparing an application.

Match funding must cover at least 25% of total project costs. An appropriate FCRA route is needed for Indian receipt; the funder’s consortium provisions do not replace Indian law.

Read eligibility, match funding and application steps →

Official application template and manuals · Official submission email

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HLL Lifecare

HLL Lifecare — Social Health Partner Empanelment 2026

Other

Deadline
Listed cutoff 12 Oct 2026, 15:00 IST passed; check for a newer amendment
Amount / terms
Empanelment; no grant amount or funded assignment guaranteed
Location
All India, subject to the EOI and amendment conditions

Who can apply: NGOs, startups and civil-society organisations meeting EOI/amendment conditions; empanelment does not guarantee work.

HealthCommunity development
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Health; Primary healthcare; Community development

Deadline or route: Closed: listed cutoff 12 October 2026, 3:00 PM IST. The reviewed official listing and dated amendment show this cutoff; check for any newer amendment before considering a submission.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: All India. NGOs, startups and civil-society organisations must meet the original EOI and amendment conditions.

Download the original EOI and both amendments from HLL’s official tender page. Follow the document-specific eligibility, supporting-document and submission instructions.

Empanelment does not guarantee a funded assignment or grant sanction. The opportunity must not be presented as an unrestricted NGO funding scheme.

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Resilience Fund — Women-led Community Organisations 2026

International funder

Deadline
Closed: 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 CET (26 Oct 2026, 04:29 IST)
Amount / terms
USD 15,000–50,000 over two years
Location
India, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Vietnam

Who can apply: Registered community-based NGOs meeting the fund's women/non-binary leadership criteria; Phase 1 via the official portal.

Women and girlsHealthLivelihoods and skillsEnvironment and climate

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Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Women empowerment; Health; Livelihoods; Climate resilience

Closed: 26 October 2026 (IST). Phase 1 closed on 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM CET (= 26 October 2026, 4:29 AM IST). Phase 2 is by invitation only and, the fund says, opens at the end of October 2026. Kept as a record; do not apply.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Vietnam. Registered community-based NGOs meeting the fund’s women/non-binary-led criteria.

Phase 1 applications were submitted through the online portal linked on the official page. Check the detailed leadership definition and eligibility FAQ. Paper and email submissions are not accepted.

This is foreign funding, not domestic CSR. For Indian applicants without FCRA registration, the FAQ offers support with a prior-permission application if selected; selection itself does not authorise receipt of foreign contributions.

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Commonwealth Foundation

Commonwealth Foundation — Annual Grants 2026–27

Commonwealth Foundation — international civil society grant (not CSR)

Deadline
Closed: 26 Oct 2026; official pages gave 13:00 GMT (6:30 PM IST) and 12:00 GMT (5:30 PM IST)
Amount / terms
Individual Organisation £15,000–£30,000/year (up to £60,000 over 2 years); Collective Action £15,000–£20,000/year (up to £40,000 over 2 years)
Location
Eligible Commonwealth countries, including India; project must include the applicant's country

Who can apply: Registered nonprofit/creative organisation or qualifying collective with registered lead, at least three years' relevant experience, annual income below £2.5 million and grant request at most 70% of average income.

Environment and climateLivelihoods and skillsEquity and inclusion

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Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Climate and environmental justice; economic inclusion; freedom of expression, through civic participation or creative advocacy.

Funding: Individual Organisation Grants £15,000–£30,000 per year (up to £60,000 over two years); Collective Action Grants £15,000–£20,000 per year (up to £40,000 over two years). International foundation grant, not CSR.

Geography: Eligible Commonwealth countries including India. Eligibility: Registered nonprofits operating for 3+ years with relevant experience; average annual income below £2.5 million and requested grant no more than 70% of average income.

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Application route used (closed): SurveyMonkey Apply — September 2026 Annual Grants Call

Deadline or route: Closed: 26 October 2026. The Foundation’s pages gave the closing time as 1pm GMT (6:30 PM IST) on its grants page and application portal, and 12pm GMT (5:30 PM IST) in its application instructions. Kept as a historical record.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Eligible Commonwealth countries, including India. Individual applicants must be registered nonprofits operating for at least three years with relevant experience.

Applications were made through the official online system with the required logic model, registration, governance and financial documents. Average annual income must be below GBP 2.5 million; the grant request must meet the 70%-of-average-annual-income limit.

Excludes service-delivery projects such as building construction, medicine distribution and water-pump installation. Indian applicants must meet the funder’s FCRA-related requirements. This is international philanthropic funding, not an Indian government or domestic CSR scheme.

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SBI Foundation

SBI Foundation — SBI Gram Seva RFP 2026

Indian foundation

Deadline
23 Oct 2026 (no closing time published); one proposal for one listed district only.
Amount / terms
₹3 crore–₹4 crore proposed budget over two years; one five-village cluster in one eligible district.
Location
17 specified districts in 16 states and Jammu & Kashmir UT; Northeast: Dhubri, Assam. Nagaland is not included.

Who can apply: Nonprofits registered or headquartered in the proposed state; 10 years of grassroots experience, three years in that state, five rural-development themes and at least ₹5 crore cumulative revenue across FY 2023–24 to FY 2025–26. Full RFP conditions apply.

Community developmentEducationHealthLivelihoods and skillsWater and sanitationEnvironment and climate

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Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Integrated rural development; Education; Health; Agriculture; Livelihoods; Water and sanitation; Women and youth empowerment; Digitalisation; Infrastructure; Environment

Amount: ₹3 crore–₹4 crore proposed budget over two years.

Location: 17 specified districts across 16 states and Jammu & Kashmir UT. Assam eligibility is limited to Dhubri district.

Eligibility: Registered nonprofit, trust or society registered or headquartered in the proposed state; 10 years of grassroots experience, three years in that state, work in five rural-development themes, and cumulative revenue of at least ₹5 crore across FY 2023–24 to FY 2025–26. Full RFP conditions apply.

Listed deadline passed: 23 October 2026 (the RFP gave no closing time). Check SBI Foundation’s Request for Proposals page for any extension or a new Gram Seva call before considering a submission.

Read the article and application guidance →

Full district list, eligibility and application details

Eligible locations: 17 districts across 16 states and Jammu & Kashmir (Union Territory). Nagaland is not included. In the Northeast, only Dhubri district in Assam is listed.

State / Union TerritoryEligible district
Andhra PradeshParvathipuram Manyam
AssamDhubri
BiharMuzaffarpur
ChhattisgarhBijapur
GujaratNarmada
Jammu & Kashmir (Union Territory)Baramula
JharkhandDumka
KeralaWayanad
Madhya PradeshKhandwa (East Nimar)
MaharashtraGadchiroli
OdishaBalangir
PunjabMoga
RajasthanBaran
Tamil NaduRamanathapuram
TelanganaBhoopalapalli (Warangal)
Uttar PradeshChitrakoot
UttarakhandUdham Singh Nagar

The proposal must cover an integrated cluster of five neighbouring villages in one listed district. Each organisation may submit one proposal for one district only. SBI Foundation will finalise the project villages.

Organisation eligibility

  • A nonprofit organisation, trust or society registered in the proposed state or headquartered there.
  • At least 10 years of grassroots experience and at least three years of presence in the proposed state.
  • Experience in at least five of the ten rural-development themes specified in the RFP.
  • An in-house implementation team with more than five permanent employees, and at least three board members.
  • Cumulative revenue of at least ₹5 crore across FY 2023–24, FY 2024–25 and FY 2025–26.

Other rejection conditions include political or religious associations, individual donors among the top three donors, and incomplete mandatory information or due-diligence documents. Applicants must not be blacklisted. Subcontracting the project activities is not permitted. Read the full RFP and annexures before applying.

How to apply: Complete the prescribed proposal and all required annexures. Email them to gramsevarfp@sbifoundation.co.in by 23 October 2026 (no closing time published), using the subject SBI GRAM SEVA RFP-NGO NAME. Only shortlisted organisations will be asked for hard copies later. Submission does not guarantee selection.

Sources checked 19 October 2026: SBI Foundation RFP and application annexures · October 2026 RFP copy hosted by SAMS-STC (district list: page 10; eligibility: pages 6 and 11; budget: page 3). The RFP gives the closing date only and publishes no closing time. Recheck the official page for amendments before submitting.

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Samhita–Collective Good Foundation: Catalytic Grant Opportunity for Education 2026

Samhita–Collective Good Foundation: Catalytic Grant Opportunity for Education 2026

Indian foundation

Deadline
Listed cutoff 9 Oct 2026, 23:59 IST passed; recheck current status
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
India; Bihar, Jharkhand, Northeast and Maharashtra preferred, without an absolute state restriction

Who can apply: Education and adolescent school-to-work projects; disadvantaged communities receive priority.

EducationChildren and young peopleLivelihoods and skills
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Education; Adolescent development; School-to-work transition; Skills

Deadline or route: Closed: 9 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST (Asia/Kolkata). Kept here as a record; do not apply to this round.

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: India. Bihar, Jharkhand, the Northeast and Maharashtra receive preference, but the official call imposes no absolute geographic restriction. Disadvantaged Dalit, Adivasi and economically vulnerable communities are priorities.

The organiser’s announcement, programme PDF and public EOI form showed an active education call when checked on 5 October 2026. The form gave the precise deadline, 9 October 2026, which has now passed. No application was submitted.

Use the education form. The homepage’s separate health/elder-care/climate grant PDF has an expired 4 August deadline and different terms.

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Closed historical callCSR-020
IBM Impact Accelerator – India-relevant global programme

IBM Impact Accelerator – India-relevant global programme

International funder

Deadline
Closed: 25 Mar 2026; cutoff time/timezone not stated
Amount / terms
Technology and expertise; no cash amount stated
Location
Worldwide, including India; the recorded application round is closed

Who can apply: Qualifying organisations worldwide; the closed programme primarily offers technology and expertise.

EducationTechnology and digital inclusionLivelihoods and skillsEnvironment and climate
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: AI for education; Workforce development; Environmental technology; Digital capacity

Deadline or route: Closed: 25 March 2026; cutoff time and timezone not stated in reviewed RFP

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Global programme open to qualifying organisations from any region in its published call, including India. It is not an India-only statutory CSR cash-grant scheme.

The official RFP page expressly says the window is closed and gives 25 March 2026 as the deadline. No later open cohort was established in the reviewed pages.

The accelerator primarily provides IBM technology and expertise. Its global multi-year commitment is not a per-NGO entitlement or an open India cash budget.

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Closed historical callCSR-013
HCLFoundation – HCLTech Grant India

HCLFoundation – HCLTech Grant India

Indian foundation

Deadline
Closed: 18 Sep 2026, 23:59; detailed-proposal stage; timezone not stated
Amount / terms
Not published
Location
Rural India; NGO applicants across India, subject to the closed round's conditions

Who can apply: NGOs working in rural India; detailed-proposal stage closed; no sub-granting or infrastructure-only requests.

Water and sanitationEnvironment and climateHealthEducation
Full eligibility and official sources

Focus: Water; Biodiversity; Health; Education

Deadline or route: Closed: 18 September 2026, 23:59, detailed-proposal stage; timezone not stated in the banner

Location, eligibility and source evidence

Location: Rural India, with applications encouraged from NGOs across India. The India competition is distinct from HCLTech Americas Grant.

Edition XII’s detailed-proposal deadline was extended to 18 September 2026 at 23:59. That stage is closed as of 5 October; it must not be advertised as a new open application.

Closed round; no sub-granting or infrastructure-only request. FCRA is mentioned where applicable to actual funding, not imposed universally on every applicant.

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How the directory works

Open now contains calls recorded as accepting applications, including rolling routes and open intakes without a published deadline. Every card shows its last successful source-check date; that date is not a promise of continuing intake.

Explore funders contains partnership enquiries, proposal routes, invitations and unconfirmed application routes. Archive contains historical closed calls and passed deadlines; a passed date does not prove an extension was refused.

Location and sector filters use positive eligibility information. A company’s past project in a state does not establish eligibility for new proposals. Where a programme names particular cities or districts, the full restrictions still apply.

Newly listed uses the date a record was added to this directory, where the publishing history establishes it. It does not use the source-check date or claim that applications just opened. Older records without a confirmed listing date appear after dated additions.

Deadlines follow the issuer’s published wording. If a notice gives only a date, confirm its closing time with the funder. Calls move to Archive after their recorded cutoff or deadline date has passed. Submit early where official sources give conflicting times. Rolling routes and intakes without a published cutoff still need periodic source checks.

Read the route-status guide, source-check method and free worksheet.

NGO grants in India: which funding route fits?

Searching for an NGO grant is different from finding a grant you can apply for. This directory includes dated grant calls, ongoing funder programmes, published proposal routes, enquiries and historical records. These routes are not all currently open grants. Start with the recorded status, then confirm the official instructions on the date you apply.

  • Current dated or rolling grant calls: use Open now above, open the issuer’s current notice and check applicant type, geography, deadline, available amount and required application channel.
  • Government grants for NGOs: match the Ministry, scheme and financial year before preparing documents. Start with the government-grant portal guide.
  • Corporate CSR funding: check eligibility under the applicable CSR implementing-agency rule, then distinguish a live RFP from a corporate partnership enquiry. Read the CSR funding and readiness guide.
  • Foundations and overseas grants: verify country, thematic and organisational eligibility. Indian applicants should assess FCRA requirements before accepting foreign contribution. Compare routes in NGO funding sources.

Before submitting: save the current funder notice, applicable guidelines, deadline and application reference. A past CSR project or a contact email is not proof that new proposals are being accepted. Use the grant application checklist after confirming the route.

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