Name of ODA agency/Ministry
Sir Ratan Tata Trust
Name of grant programme
Health Programme
Background
The Sir Ratan Tata Trust was founded in 1919. From its inception
in 1919 until the mid-1990s, The Sir Ratan Tata Trust mainly provided funding
to initiatives in Bombay. However, since the mid-90s the trust has expanded its
geographical scope substantially and is now funding initiatives all over India.
The Health Programme aims to address gaps in the Indian health
system, and to contribute to an overall improvement to the country’s health
care delivery services.
Types of grant
Co-financing
Grant size
Determined on a case-by-case basis, previous health projects have
received grants ranging between INR 7 million and INR 13 million.
Own Contribution
The grant covers 80 - 90% of the project costs.
Funding Priorities
The Funding Priorities for this programme are:
Ø Reproductive Health Care
Ø Infectious diseases
Ø Non-communicable diseases
Ø Disabilities
Ø Human resource strengthening in the health system
Ø Environment
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are registered Non-GovernmentalOrganisations
in India who can work in a strategic partnership with the fund.
Guidelines
The strategic plan for the Health Portfolio of Sir Ratan Tata Trust
in India can be downloaded from the website at http://www.srtt.org/institutional_grants/health/strategy_paper.htm
Project Duration
The project duration is determined on a case-by-case basis. However,
most projects funded have had an implementation period of three years.
Deadline
Applications can be sent in at any time of the year.
Application Forms
There are no application forms; applications in all formats are accepted.
Application and Procedures
To apply for funding from the Ratan Tata Trust, an organisation
must simply write an application with expected activities, outcomes and
required budget and send it in by mail to the Trust’s Head Office (see address
below).
Language
English
Tips
As the Trust does not provide applicants with any guidelines or
application forms, make sure to read the Trust’s strategic plan for health and
model your project outcomes according to this. To ensure that you have included
all information necessary in your application, it is advisable to contact the
Trust and ask them for guidance.
Contact
Official name
Sir Ratan Tata Trust
Phone
+91 22 6665 8282
Email
Website
Address
Sir Ratan Tata Trust
Bombay House
24, Homi Mody Street
Mumbai
400 001, India
