Central GovernmentSocial Welfare

Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary and other Organizations Working for Scheduled Castes

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

The "Scheme aims to enhance the reach of development interventions of the Government and fill the gaps in service-deficient Scheduled Caste-dominant areas in sectors such as education, health, vocational training, etc., through the efforts of voluntary organizations and other organizations.

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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. 1. Organization Registration Certificate
  2. 2. 12(a) Tax Exemption Certificate
  3. 3. Bank Account Details
  4. 4. Organization Constitution/Bylaws
  5. 5. Board Resolution
  6. 6. Audit Report
  7. 7. Project Proposal Document

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find 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
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

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