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Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations Working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes

The Central Sector Scheme “Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations Working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes” was launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

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About This Scheme

The Central Sector Scheme “Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations Working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes” was launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The prime objective of the scheme is to enhance the reach of welfare schemes of the Government and fill the gaps in service-deficient tribal areas, in sectors such as education, health, drinking water, agro-horticultural productivity, social security, etc. through the efforts of voluntary organizations, and to provide an environment for socioeconomic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Tribes (STs). Any other innovative activity having a direct impact on the socio-economic development or livelihood generation of STs may also be considered through voluntary efforts.

Benefits

1. Broad Sector-wise indicative categories of projects for which grant-in-aid will be considered are as follows:

SectorsCategory of ProjectsEducation1. Running and maintenance of Non-Residential Schools/ Residential Schools /Hostels.Education2. Sponsoring tribal girls from the North Eastern States viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and from Andaman &amp;amp; Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep for study in reputed educational institutions.Health3. Running/maintenance of hospitals/dispensaries with 10 or more beds.Health4. Mobile DispensaryLivelihood5. Enhancement of livelihood and income generation opportunities through infrastructure support and capacity building in sectors like agriculture, fishery, dairy and animal husbandry, water conservation, and organic/natural farming.2. In addition to the above, during natural calamities, disasters, or pandemic, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs may provide emergency health services including the provision of food and water through NGOs in the affected area for which norms may be decided in consultation with IFD with approval of Minister, Ministry Tribal Affairs.

3. Priority will be given to programmes/projects that benefit Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), LWE-affected districts, and tribal populations in remote or difficult areas.

4. Under the scheme, grants are given to Organizations as per norms fixed for different projects given in [Annexure-1](https://ngo.tribal.gov.in/view-scheme-formats-doc?docType=schemeGuidelines), subject to the ceilings for recurring and non-recurring grants.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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PAN Card
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Budget estimates are as per the norms
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Project-wise Audited Accounts with Auditor's Report (for last two years) and Annual Report of the Organization (for last two years)
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List of Staff (as per format) if the project is already running
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Beneficiaries' details if the project is already running
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Duly Signed Inspection report
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Registration Certificate, under section 12A Income Tax Act
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List of Management Committee including beneficial owners
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Self-declaration by the organization about the location and legitimacy of the premises of the project
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Surety Bond along with resolution of the Governing body, Authorization letter
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Aadhaar-linked Bank Account details

✦ Required ◦ Optional

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Level: Central Government