NGO funding websites
Here are some notable NGO funding websites in India:
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CSR funding sites
Here are some CSR funding agencies that support NGOs in India:
1. National CSR Portal (India)
Official government portal—connects NGOs with corporate CSR mandates.
csr.gov.in NGOs of India and Funding Agencies
International Agencies Supporting Indian NGOs
USAID India – Supports projects in health, gender equality, democracy, and economic development.
usaid.gov ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesFord Foundation – Global philanthropic organization funding social justice, education, and arts in India.
fordfoundation.org ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesUNICEF India – Funds child rights, health, and nutrition through NGO partnerships.
unicef.org/india ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesEuropean Union Delegation to India – Supports human rights, climate, and educational projects.
eeas.europa.eu ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding Agencies
Major Indian CSR Foundations & Corporate Trusts
Tata Trusts – Long-standing support for healthcare, education, rural development, livelihoods.
tatatrusts.org ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesAzim Premji Foundation – Focuses on educational reform and learning systems.
azimpremjifoundation.org ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesInfosys Foundation – Invests in healthcare, education, rural development, arts, destitute care.
infosys.com/infosys-foundation InfosysWikipediaReliance Foundation – Supports rural transformation, health, education, cultural and community development.
reliancefoundation.org WikipediaAdani Foundation – Engaged in education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, and infrastructure.
adanifoundation.org The Times of Indiangosindia.comMahindra Group (Rise for Good) – Focus areas: women’s empowerment, education, health, environment.
mahindra.com ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesWipro Foundation – Supports education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and disaster relief initiatives.
wipro.org ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesL&T Foundation – CSR efforts in water conservation, education, health, and community development.
lntinfotech.com/lntfoundation/ ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesPirojsha Godrej Foundation – Focuses on education, health, environment, and disaster relief.
via Wikipedia (foundation) WikipediaHDFC Bank – Parivartan – Supports health, education, livelihoods, financial literacy and more.
hdfcbank.com/aboutus/csr/csr_initiatives ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesJSW Foundation – Works in education, health, environment, livelihoods, and sports development.
jsw.in/jsw-foundation ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesONGC Foundation – CSR focus on education, healthcare, rural development, and sustainability.
ongcindia.com ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesSBI Foundation – Philanthropic initiatives in community development, education, and health.
sbifoundation.in ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesNTPC Foundation – Active in education, sanitation, health, and skill development.
ntpc.co.in ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesBajaj Group CSR – Funds education, healthcare, and social infrastructure programs.
bajajgroup.org ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesITC CSR – Works in watershed development, waste management, and primary education.
itcportal.com/sustainability/corporate-social-responsibility ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesTata Steel – Supports health, education, and sustainable livelihood initiatives.
tatasteel.com/corporate/ ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesHUL Foundation – Focus on rural development, water, health, and hygiene.
hul.co.in ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesBharti Foundation – Dedicated to education and livelihood programs across India.
bhartifoundation.org ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesGAIL – CSR programs include education, community development, and health.
gailonline.com ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding AgenciesNALCO Foundation – Supports healthcare, education, and rural upliftment.
nalcoindia.com ngosindia.comNGOs of India and Funding Agencies
Specialized & Sector-Focused Foundations
SELCO Foundation – Provides grants for sustainable energy initiatives and poverty alleviation.
selcofoundation.org WikipediaSmile Foundation – NGO that channels CSR funds into education, health, livelihood, and empowerment through corporate partnerships.
smilefoundationindia.org Smile FoundationHCL Foundation – Expanded CSR budget to INR 24 crore to support grassroots development projects.
News coverage: HCL Foundation increased funding The Economic TimesSRF Foundation – Implements community-wide initiatives via partnerships with NGOs.
Information listing in CSR foundations CSR Box
Extra Resources & Directories
CSRBOX – Directory listing the top 50 CSR companies and foundations in India.
csrbox.org CSR BoxNGOsIndia.com – Directory offering listings of NGO funding agencies including CSR sources.
ngosindia.com ngosindia.com1NGO CSR Directory – Catalogs CSR opportunities for NGOs, including Oil India, ONGC, NTPC, Power Grid, Maruti, and more.
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Transparency and Accountability
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