Applications Invited for NORE Foundation Grant Programme

Organization: NORE Foundation
Apply By: 31 Aug 2024
Grant Amount: INR (unspecified)

About the Organization

• Vision: Contribute towards a just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society focused on India.
• History: Established in 1988, the Foundation is backed by a philanthropic endowment valued at approximately INR 600 crore (as of Jan 2023).
• Scope of Work: Extensive on-the-ground work across India in various sectors, including education, equity, and human well-being.

Mission Statement

• Charitable Incubator: NORE Foundation supports social entrepreneurs with a combination of business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and social responsibility.
• Support Mechanism: Offers assistance in areas often overlooked, like insurance, banking, and tax reporting, to improve project success.
• Social Entrepreneurship: Focuses on fostering new leaders and organizations aiming to create social change, providing them with the infrastructure and mentoring needed for success.

About the Grant

• Purpose: To support early-stage, not-for-profit organizations working in Rajasthan.
• Goal: Foster vibrancy in the Civil Society ecosystem by supporting new ideas and leaders who address socio-economic challenges for vulnerable and marginalized communities.
• Focus: Early-stage organizations (registered on or after 1 April 2024) that struggle to find financial support. Grants will help these organizations experiment, refine intervention designs, and strengthen organizational systems.

Eligibility Criteria

• Registration: Organizations must be registered as a Society/Trust on or after 1 April 2020.
• Financials: Must have a valid 12A and 80G, with an average annual expenditure of INR 10 lakh or less.
• Engagement: Must work directly with vulnerable or marginalized communities.
• Exclusions:
  • Organizations working directly in education or health (e.g., running schools, coaching centers, or health centers).
  • Existing or past partners of the Foundation or those already under consideration for a grant.

How to Apply

• Application Process:
  • Submit the Grant in Aid application and budget template.
  • Application Deadline: 31st August 2024.
  • Submission: Email your application to [email protected] (do not send hard copies).
• Selection Process:
  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Shortlisted organizations will be contacted by the Foundation’s team.
• Program Timeline:
  • 10th September 2024: Selected participants are notified and visited by Foundation staff.
  • 28th November 2024: Due diligence and onboarding.
  • 1st December 2024: Program begins.

Contact Information

• Address: NORE Foundation, Vasanth Nagar, Infantry Road, Bengaluru 560052, India.
• Email: [email protected]
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