This is a flexible scheme where a registered organization may request financial support. Limited grants are available for a wide variety of philanthropic activities. Each appeal is examined on its own merit.
The criteria for qualifying for such grants would be:
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The organization must have been in existence at least for one financial year.
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It should work in a thematic area supported by the Trust.
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Organizations in rural areas would be preferred.
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The total expenditure of the organization should not have exceeded Rs 2.00 million in the last financial year.
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The organization should not employ more than 20 individuals.
Large organizations would also be eligible to apply for a grant towards specific projects namely:
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Strategic planning and/or evaluation exercises.
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Focused research activities.
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Mainstreaming of innovations.
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Setting up or strengthening of internal systems.
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Project planning and appraisal.
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Established in 1932 by Sir Dorabji Tata
