Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary and other Organizations Working for Scheduled Castes
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It provides financial grants to voluntary organizations and NGOs that work to help Scheduled Caste communities. The scheme aims to improve services in education, health, vocational training, and other development areas in regions where Scheduled Caste populations are concentrated and services are lacking.
What You Get
- Financial grants to eligible voluntary organizations and NGOs
- Support for development projects in SC-dominant areas
- Funding for education, health, and vocational training programs
- Help in bridging service gaps in underserved Scheduled Caste communities
- Capacity building and institutional strengthening support
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Organization must be a registered voluntary organization or NGO
- Must work specifically for welfare of Scheduled Caste communities
- Should focus on development sectors like education, health, or vocational training
- Must have proven track record of social work
- Organization should have proper registration and governance structure
- Should operate in Scheduled Caste-dominant or service-deficient areas
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Organization Registration Certificate
- 2. 12(a) Tax Exemption Certificate
- 3. Bank Account Details
- 4. Organization Constitution/Bylaws
- 5. Board Resolution
- 6. Audit Report
- 7. Project Proposal Document
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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