Sir Ratan Tata Trust
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Aim —
Under the Trusts' institutional grants, their programme grants comprise five broad areas of grant-making, which are encapsulated thus:
- Rural Livelihoods and Communities
- Education
- Health
- Enhancing Civil Society and Governance
- Arts and Culture
More information — The Individual Grants Programme of the Trusts aims at extending financial assistance to resident Indians in difficult circumstances. The programme, while being sensitive to individual needs, aims at maintaining a professional approach towards philanthropy, and works in accordance with streamlined procedures, to ensure that deserving individuals are benefited, and that the grants are smoothly disbursed.
Sectors —
Who can apply
Type of organisations targeted —
Specific organisations targeted —
Indian institutions
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Criteria —
While there are many grants, Endowment Grants to institutions are given based on the following criteria:
- have activities that are closely integrated with the thematic areas of the Trusts, along with a satisfactory and mutually rewarding programme partnership;
- have an impact on society or are strategic in a sector of the field;
- have demonstrated staying power;
- have an established tradition of collective leadership;
- have a proven track record of being mission driven.
In order to qualify for a Small Grant under this programme, an organisation:
- must have been in existence for at least one financial year;
- should be working in a thematic area supported by the Trusts;
- should be situated in either an urban or rural area, though preference will be given to organisations in rural areas;
- should have an expenditure not exceeding Rs2 million in the last financial year;
- should not be employing more than 20 individuals.
How to apply
Application procedure — Applications for individual grants should be sent through post only. Applications sent through email will not be considered.
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