NGO Growth Fund

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the NGO Growth Fund, the organization must:

• Be a registered NGO under the Societies Registration Act, Trust Act, or Section 8 Company
• Have valid 12A/80G Certification (for income tax exemption)
• Be operational for at least 1-2 years with verifiable impact
• Possess a clear mission and defined project goals
• Maintain proper financial records and annual reports

Documents Required

• NGO Registration Certificate
• PAN Card of the Organization
• 12A and 80G Certificates
• Annual Audit Reports (Last 2 Years)
• FCRA Registration (if applicable)
• Detailed Project Proposal / Business Plan
• Profile of Board Members / Trustees
• Bank Account Details and Cancelled Cheque

Step-by-Step Application Process

• Eligibility Assessment & Strategy Consultation
• Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR)
• Application Submission to Appropriate Funding Agency
• Review and Evaluation by Funding Body
• Shortlisting and Interview (if required)
• Grant Approval and Disbursement