HCLTech Grant Edition XI: ₹24 Crore CSR Funding Open for NGOs in Rural India

???? HCLTech Grant Edition XI Now Open for Applications

????️ Deadline to Apply: 25th June 2025

???? Total Committed Grant Amount: ₹24 Crores (~US$2.9 Million)

???? Focus Areas: Rural India

???? Thematic Categories:

• Water (NEW)

• Biodiversity

• Health

• Education

???? Funding Details

HCLFoundation, under its flagship CSR initiative HCLTech Grant, invites registered NGOs across India to apply for Edition XI of the grant. With a significant increase in funding and the introduction of a new category – Water – this edition is more inclusive and impactful than ever before.

• 4 Winning NGOs (1 per category) will receive ₹5 Crore each (approx. US$0.65 Million) for a 4-year rural development project.

• 8 Runners-up NGOs will receive ₹50 Lakhs each (approx. US$60,000) for a 2-year project.

✅ Eligibility Criteria Summary

• NGO must be registered and operating in India.

• Must be working in rural areas.

• Should have at least 5 years of experience in the selected thematic category.

• Must have a track record of impact, transparency, and governance.

• Other technical criteria such as financial audits, legal compliances, and FCRA (if applicable) must be fulfilled.

Note: HCLTech Grant specifically supports rural-focused projects. For urban, semi-urban, and peri-urban interventions, NGOs should explore other HCLFoundation programs.

???? Full Eligibility Details

???? Application Process

1. Visit the HCLTech Grant portal:
   Register and Apply Here

2. Create an account and complete registration.

3. Submit your proposal under the appropriate thematic category.

4. Ensure documents and evidence of past impact are attached.

???? About the HCLTech Grant

Launched in 2015, the HCLTech Grant is a CSR commitment by HCLTech, managed through HCLFoundation, aimed at identifying, recognizing, and scaling high-impact, credible NGO-led interventions for rural transformation in India. It has supported numerous projects creating tangible and sustainable change across education, health, and environment.

This year’s inclusion of “Water” as a category reflects the evolving needs of rural development and HCL’s strategic CSR evolution to address climate and resource-based challenges more directly.

???? Impact Focus

The Grant seeks to empower NGOs who:

• Serve underserved and marginalized rural communities

• Demonstrate a scalable and sustainable model

• Have innovative approaches with proven results

• Engage in collaborative efforts with government/local institutions

???? Why Apply?

• Long-term funding (up to 4 years)

• National recognition for your work

• Platform to showcase and scale innovation

• Opportunity to engage with other sector leaders

• Mentorship and ecosystem support from HCLFoundation

???? Need Help?

• For FAQ and detailed documentation: Know More

• For registration or support queries, reach out via the portal’s helpdesk or HCLFoundation’s contact page.

If you are part of an NGO working to solve rural India’s challenges in Water, Health, Education, or Biodiversity, this is your chance to scale your impact and join a transformational national movement.

????️ Apply now and be a catalyst for rural transformation with HCLTech Grant Edition XI!