Private Scheme

HCLTech Grant

Empowering NGOs with up to ₹5 Crore grants for sustainable rural transformation

Rural NGO Grant

Winner Grant

₹5 Crore

For 3 to 5-year projects

Finalist Grant

₹50 Lakh

For 1-year project implementation

Total Fund Corpus

₹16.5 Crore+

Committed per edition

Core Categories

Health, Edu, Env

Rural development focus

About HCLTech Grant

The HCLTech Grant is one of India's most prestigious institutional grant programmes, established by HCLFoundation to identify, recognize, and fund pioneering non-governmental organizations (NGOs) driving sustainable transformation in rural India.

With a committed funding pool of ₹16.5 Crore+ per edition, the grant awards ₹5 Crore each to winning NGOs across three critical thematic categories: Environment, Health, and Education for long-term (3 to 5 years) high-impact projects.

In addition to the top category winners, two runner-up finalists in each category receive ₹50 Lakh each for a 1-year implementation project, ensuring comprehensive grassroots momentum.

The initiative goes beyond financial funding by empowering recipient NGOs through institutional capacity building, governance audits, technological integration, and national multi-stakeholder visibility.

Key Features & Program Highlights

₹5 Crore Landmark Grant

Category winners receive up to ₹5 Crore in direct grant funding disbursed over a 3 to 5 year structured milestone plan.

₹50 Lakh Finalist Support

All 6 shortlisted category finalists receive ₹50 Lakh each to execute impactful 1-year community initiatives.

Tri-Thematic Impact Focus

Dedicated national funding streams focused on Rural Health systems, Quality Education access, and Environmental conservation.

Institutional Capacity Building

Comprehensive governance training, financial compliance strengthening, and operational scaling support from industry leaders.

Tech-Enabled Rural Solutions

Priority support for scalable technology interventions addressing clean water, healthcare access, literacy, and climate resilience.

National Jury & Credibility

Vigorous 8-stage evaluation process governed by independent auditors and eminent national juries.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

Eligibility Rule 1

Registered Indian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Non-Profit Organizations, Public Charitable Trusts, and Section 8 Companies.

Eligibility Rule 2

Valid 12A and 80G registration certificates issued by the Income Tax Department.

Eligibility Rule 3

Mandatory MCA CSR-1 registration number for receiving corporate social responsibility funds.

Eligibility Rule 4

Minimum 3 to 5 years of verifiable continuous operational experience in rural development.

Eligibility Rule 5

Proven financial transparency with audited annual balance sheets and ITR filings for the last 3 financial years.

Eligibility Rule 6

Proposed project must directly impact underserved, tribal, or aspirational rural districts in India across Environment, Health, or Education.

Key Benefits & Value Proposition

Benefit 1

₹5 Crore multi-year non-dilutive grant capital for category winners to scale systemic rural interventions.

Benefit 2

₹50 Lakh 1-year operational grant for all runner-up finalist NGOs across each category.

Benefit 3

Multi-year partnership and project governance assistance from the HCLFoundation CSR advisory council.

Benefit 4

Nationwide media broadcast, documentary features, and national impact award ceremony recognition.

Benefit 5

Access to HCLTech’s corporate volunteering network, tech infrastructure, and digital tools.

Benefit 6

Enhanced credibility to unlock additional international and domestic philanthropy capital.

Information & Documents Required for Application

NGO Registration Certificate (Trust Deed / Society Registration / Section 8 Incorporation).

Valid 12A & 80G Certificates and MCA CSR-1 Registration Certificate.

PAN Card of the NGO and FCRA Certificate (if applicable).

Audited Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure, ITR) for the past 3-5 financial years.

Detailed Project Proposal (Problem Statement, Geographic Scope, Logframe, 3-5 Year Budget, Target Beneficiaries).

Annual Activity Reports and Past Track Record / Case Studies in Rural Health, Education, or Environment.

Board Member Profiles, Conflict of Interest Declaration, and Statutory Compliance Certifications.

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