Government Grants Support
Identify the right government grants for your NGO, prepare compelling proposals and file applications on central and state ministry portals — end-to-end support.
Find and apply for the right government grants
Tell us your NGO's focus area. We identify matching government schemes and handle the complete application process.
Talk to a CS →A complete government grants support package
Grant Mapping
Central and state government schemes matched to your NGO's focus area and geographic reach.
Proposal Preparation
Grant proposals drafted with activity plans, budgets and impact projections per ministry format.
Darpan ID Filing
Applications filed on government portals using your NGO's Niti Aayog Darpan unique ID.
Utilisation Certificates
Grant utilisation reports and certificates prepared and submitted to the granting ministry.
Renewal Applications
Second and subsequent year grant renewal applications handled with updated reports.
Compliance Alignment
All registrations (12A, FCRA, Darpan) verified to be current before each grant application.
What is needed to apply for government grants
Darpan Unique ID
Niti Aayog Darpan registration is mandatory — all central government grant portals require it.
12A Registration
Income Tax 12A exemption certificate is required by most government grant schemes.
Audited Accounts
Audited financial statements for 2–3 preceding years are mandatory for grant applications.
Activity Report
Detailed description of activities carried out, beneficiaries reached and impact created.
Project Proposal
Specific project proposal with objectives, timeline, budget and expected outcomes.
FCRA (if applicable)
Grants from international government bodies or foreign-funded schemes require valid FCRA registration.
Most government grants go to NGOs with complete compliance records. We ensure your Darpan profile, 12A, audited accounts and activity reports are current before submitting any grant application.
Common issues in government grant applications
Simple steps, no surprises
Grant mapping done
Eligible central and state schemes identified based on NGO's focus, geography and scale.
Proposal prepared
Project proposal, budget and activity plan drafted in the required ministry format.
Application filed
Submitted on the government grant portal with Darpan ID and all supporting documents.
Utilisation compliance
Grant utilisation certificates and progress reports submitted to the granting ministry on schedule.
Other services you may need
Frequently asked questions
Central government grants are available through ministries such as MSJE, MWCD, MoHFW, MoE and others depending on your NGO's focus area. State governments also have separate grant schemes. We map the right schemes for your NGO.
Yes. All central government ministries require the Niti Aayog Darpan unique ID before processing any grant application. Some state governments also require it.
Processing times vary by ministry — typically 3 to 6 months. Incomplete applications or missing documents cause further delays. A well-prepared application significantly improves the timeline.
A utilisation certificate is a document submitted to the granting ministry confirming that grant funds were used for the approved purpose. It is mandatory for releasing subsequent instalments and for future grant applications.
Most central government schemes require at least 2–3 years of activity and audited accounts. New NGOs should focus on building compliance records and Darpan profile before applying for large government grants.
Ready to identify and apply for government grants?
We map eligible schemes, prepare proposals and handle portal filing — so your NGO can access the funding it deserves.