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Empowering NGOs with up to ₹5 Crore grants for sustainable rural transformation
Rural NGO Grant
For 3 to 5-year projects
For 1-year project implementation
Committed per edition
Rural development focus
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.
Category winners receive up to ₹5 Crore in direct grant funding disbursed over a 3 to 5 year structured milestone plan.
All 6 shortlisted category finalists receive ₹50 Lakh each to execute impactful 1-year community initiatives.
Dedicated national funding streams focused on Rural Health systems, Quality Education access, and Environmental conservation.
Comprehensive governance training, financial compliance strengthening, and operational scaling support from industry leaders.
Priority support for scalable technology interventions addressing clean water, healthcare access, literacy, and climate resilience.
Vigorous 8-stage evaluation process governed by independent auditors and eminent national juries.
Registered Indian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Non-Profit Organizations, Public Charitable Trusts, and Section 8 Companies.
Valid 12A and 80G registration certificates issued by the Income Tax Department.
Mandatory MCA CSR-1 registration number for receiving corporate social responsibility funds.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of verifiable continuous operational experience in rural development.
Proven financial transparency with audited annual balance sheets and ITR filings for the last 3 financial years.
Proposed project must directly impact underserved, tribal, or aspirational rural districts in India across Environment, Health, or Education.
₹5 Crore multi-year non-dilutive grant capital for category winners to scale systemic rural interventions.
₹50 Lakh 1-year operational grant for all runner-up finalist NGOs across each category.
Multi-year partnership and project governance assistance from the HCLFoundation CSR advisory council.
Nationwide media broadcast, documentary features, and national impact award ceremony recognition.
Access to HCLTech’s corporate volunteering network, tech infrastructure, and digital tools.
Enhanced credibility to unlock additional international and domestic philanthropy capital.
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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