Apply for Rural India Supporting Trust Grants

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The Rural India Supporting Trust Grants innovative projects and organizations working to reduce poverty in India by providing quality and affordable services in the following sectors:

  • Healthcare service delivery
  • Education with focus on health, nutrition, and STEM
  • Disability inclusion and dignified living
  • Environmental programs reducing air and water pollution

RIST prioritizes rights‑based approaches, gender equality, and disability inclusion across all funded initiatives.

Funding Principles of Rural India Supporting Trust Grants

Projects must:

  • Be replicable across sectors or geographies in India.
  • Include long‑term sustainability plans (e.g., co‑funding).
  • Collaborate with like‑minded organizations.
  • Demonstrate strong financial and organizational management.
  • Ensure community participation.

What RIST Does Not Fund

  • Direct donations to individuals
  • Event fundraisers or sponsorships
  • Lobbying activities
  • Exclusively religious projects
  • Projects outside India
  • Election campaigns
  • For‑profit entities

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be tax‑exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status.
  • Non‑US organizations must demonstrate equivalency to a US public charity or other qualification.
  • Align with RIST’s funding priorities in healthcare, education, disability, and environment.

📝 Application Process

1. Concept Note

  • Accepted on a rolling basis.
  • Includes contact details, organization overview, project design, tax‑exempt confirmation, and funding request.
  • RIST reviews and decides whether to invite a Full Proposal.

2. Full Proposal

  • Invited organizations submit detailed applications.
  • Accepted on a rolling basis.
  • Invitation does not guarantee funding.

3. Grant Agreement

  • Selected applicants are notified via email.
  • Agreement signed by all parties.
  • Fund disbursement planned after agreement.
  • Applicants can track status via SurveyMonkey Apply.

How to Apply

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