Name of ODA agency/Ministry
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Name of grant programme
Small Grants facility
Background
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust was founded in 1932 by Sir Dorabji Tata
for the purpose of encouraging learning
and research in the country, for providing relief during crises and calamities,
and for carrying out charitable activities. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has a
group of allied trusts that are regarded as a single charitable institution.
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has the Small Grants facility in the
health sector for the purpose of research and knowledge for promoting low-cost
health delivery and health financing and studies on non-communicable diseases.
It also focuses on integration of the physically and mentally challenged in mainstream
society. It also tackles issues of gender-based violence.
Types of Grant
Co-financing grants
Grant Size
Determined on a case-by-case basis
Own Contribution
The grant covers 80 – 90% of the project cost.
Funding Priorities
Ø Community health with a focus on child and maternal health and
child nutrition.
Ø Treatment and care of the physically and mentally challenged and
their integration into society.
Ø Integration of the Indian systems of medicine.
Ø Improved health-infrastructure in rural areas.
Ø Strengthening of community-based maternity centers.
Ø Training of village health workers.
Ø In areas of disability, the focus is on early intervention, community-based
approaches to providing care and rehabilitation, skill development and
employability of the disabled.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are registered Non-Governmental Organisations
in India who can work in a strategic partnership with the fund. The initiative
must be in line with the strategic framework:
Ø It should be of benefit to the target population long term.
Ø There should be capacity building measures to ensure sustainability.
Ø There should be a focus on rehabilitation and integration of the
physically and mentally challenged
Ø in mainstream society.
Guidelines
There is no prescribed format but the general guidelines can be
downloaded from the website at
Project Duration
Three to five years
Deadline
There are no set deadlines.
Application Forms
There is no specific application format. However, applications
should include:
Ø A description of the proposed project with clearly articulated
objectives, plans/programs or activities,
and mechanisms for impact
assessment.
Ø A profile of the project holder (qualifications, achievements,
experience) and a brief background of
Ø the core team.
Ø Registration certificate of the organisation and Incometax Exemption
Certificates.
Ø The financial audited statements of the last three years and
Annual Reports.
Application and Procedures
After receiving a project proposal, the Trust will asses it and makes
any necessary recommendations to the project holder before approving the
project. Follow the link for any updated
Language
English
Tips
Some information regarding disbursement of grants and partnerships
with NGOs can be downloaded from the website at http://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/NGO_Grants/strategy_papers03.aspx
Contact
Official name
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Phone
+ 91 22 6665 8282
Email
Website
Address
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Bombay House
24, Homi Mody Street
Mumbai
400 001, India
