Central GovernmentSocial Welfare

Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations Working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes

Ministry Of Tribal Affairs

This is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to support voluntary organizations and NGOs working to improve the lives of Scheduled Tribes across India. The scheme provides financial grants to these organizations so they can run welfare programs and development activities for tribal communities. It aims to strengthen grassroots efforts in education, health, livelihood, and social welfare for Scheduled Tribes and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

What You Get

  • Financial grants to registered voluntary organizations working for tribal welfare
  • Support for programs in education, health, and livelihood development
  • Funding for community development projects in tribal areas
  • Assistance for initiatives targeting Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 3–100 years
  • Organization must be a registered voluntary organization or NGO
  • Organization must have a track record of working with Scheduled Tribes
  • Organization should be legally registered under relevant laws
  • Preference for organizations working in tribal-majority areas
  • Organization must have clear welfare objectives for tribal communities

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Registration Certificate
  2. 2. Organization Constitution/Bylaws
  3. 3. Bank Account Details
  4. 4. Previous Year Audited Accounts
  5. 5. Project Proposal
  6. 6. Proof of Previous Work

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
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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Tribal Affairs
Category
Social Welfare
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
3–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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