The Trusts support a range of NGOs working in different sectors across the country. Based on the parameters of innovation, timeliness, sustainability, adding value and promoting linkages, geographic spread and the felt needs of the community, grants are made in the six major sectors of social development:
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Natural Resource Management and Rural Livelihoods: The focus of support is on improving food security at the household, local and national levels and on issues concerning climate change and ecological security. The Trusts also recognize the importance of the increasingly scarce water resources and support the implementation of programs that work towards equitable and efficient use of water for meeting basic human needs. Read more
Urban Poverty and Livelihoods: Improving working conditions for promoting sustainable urban livelihoods, improving the health and hygiene of the urban poor and promoting efforts to improve the reach, equity and effectiveness of government programs in urban development are the focus areas of this sector. Read more
Education: Several innovative initiatives in education – within and outside the formal system – have been supported by the Trusts. The Trusts’ work looks at improving the quality of school education for disadvantaged groups such as Dalits, tribals, Muslims, girl children, urban slum dwellers, etc.; the education and development of adolescents; and the up-gradation of the profession of education itself. Read more
Health: The focus areas in this sector deal with health issues of women (adolescent girls, maternal health etc.) as well as community medicine particularly in regard to child and maternal care and child nutrition; treatment, care and integration in the mainstream of the physically and mentally challenged and the integration of the Indian Systems of Medicine. The Trusts also support the creation of health infrastructure on a limited scale. Read more
Civil Society, Governance and Human Rights: The focus areas of this sector are support to Civil Society institutions/organisations that promote the implementation of the 73rd and 96th Amendments to the Constitution, contributing to good governance including through the use of RTI and legal means and efforts that help in the protection of the rights of the child, women, Dalits, tribals, under-trials and prisoners. Read more
Media Art and Culture: The focus is on promoting arts scholarship, efforts at conserving endangered cultures and support to archival work. In addition, innovative approaches of the media in development and the research and development activities of the Arts are also promoted. Read more
Disaster Relief: As and when required the Trusts step in to provide relief and rehabilitation to alleviate distress and suffering caused by natural and man-made disasters.
Small Grants: The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust gives small / modest grants to organisations that require funds for smaller and innovative initiatives. Read more
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Established in 1932 by Sir Dorabji Tata
