Bandhutva: Supporting Civil Society Organisations

Call For Grant Application
 

National Foundation for India (NFI) is pleased to announce another cohort of its initiative, Bandhutva, a program to resilient and diverse Civil Society for India”. Under the program in Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha are invited to submit grant applications using the prescribed proforma available on our official website. 


Grant Amount & Period  
 
The financial support will be up to Rs. 15 lakhs per year and the final grant will be decided based on the previous three years' overall audited utilization of budget. The period of support will be up to 3 years.

Who is eligible

  • Registered CSO working in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha with at least 4 years of functioning 
  • Annual budget not exceeding Rs.25 lakhs 
  • Should have a team of at least 4 members
  • CSOs led by an individual/group who are themselves from disadvantaged social categories (Dalit, tribal, minorities especially women) will be given preference.  

Last Date To Apply:  Sunday, 15th December, 2024
 
In case of any clarifications required, please contact at ipsa@nfi.org.in

Click Here  To Apply

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
 
1. Who is eligible for this grant?
A. Any Civil Society Organization (CSO) working registered and working in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha with 4 plus years of operation and an annual budget not exceeding 25 lakhs is eligible for the grant. Moreover, it should have a team of at least four members. CSOs led by individuals from marginalized communities including Dalit, Adivasi, Tribal, minorities and especially women will be given preference.
 
2.Can CSOs working outside Chhattisgarh, Madhya pradesh and Odisha apply ?
A.No, the grant is only available for the CSOs registered and working in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
 
3. Is the grant focus on any specific thematic areas?
A.No, there are no specific thematic areas to apply for this grant, however preference will be given to organization working on the issues related to marginalised communities.


 
4. Can an organization who has not completed 4 years of registration apply?
A. No, at the moment the grant is only open to organisations which have been operational for at least four years.
 
5. Where can I apply for the grant?
A.The application form is available on the NFI website. The completed applications (using prescribed proforma) shall be submitted only through the website link. No other procedure (including via email and post) will be accepted.
 
6. How can I apply for the grant? What is the last date of applying?
A. Please refer to the website link provided above, and you will find link to application. From there, you can download the proposal and upload the completely filled proposal on the same available link. The deadline for applications is 15th December 2024 (Sunday) at midnight. No applications will be considered after the last date.
 
7. Do we need to add any supporting documents while applying for this grant?
A.No, you do not need to upload any supporting documents for now. However, after the shortlisting process the shortlisted applicants will be reached to submit relevant supporting documents.
 
8.. Is the grant amount for 1 year or 3 years?
A. The grant amount of up to 15 Lakhs is for a year.
 
9. . If the organisation secures the grant for a year, does it guarantee the grant for 3 years?
A.No, the renewal of the grant will be based on the 1 year of execution of the project. For any other clarifications required, please contact at ipsa@nfi.org.in