Ministry of Environment NGO Funding – The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, is the central ministry responsible for policies and programmes relating to environment, forests and climate change.
The Ministry also has an NGO Cell that coordinates various matters relating to NGOs working in the environmental field. According to the Ministry, the NGO Cell itself does not disburse funds; funding is handled by the respective scheme divisions.
Major Schemes and Programmes
The Ministry’s official Schemes and Programmes section lists a range of programmes covering environmental conservation, forests, ecosystems and related areas. Some programmes relevant to organisations working in these fields include:
Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Agencies
Funding Schemes
National River Conservation Plan
National Action Plan to Combat Desertification
Nagar Van Yojana
Other environment and ecosystem conservation programmes listed by the Ministry
The availability of funding, eligibility requirements and application procedures can vary by scheme and are governed by the relevant guidelines and official notifications.
How NGOs Can Check Current Opportunities
NGOs interested in environmental funding should regularly check the official MoEFCC website, particularly the Schemes and Programmes, NGO and New Releases sections.
The Ministry also maintains separate portals for programmes such as the National Mission on Himalayan Studies, Mission LiFE, wetlands and other environmental initiatives.
Official Links
MoEFCC – Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Schemes and Programmes
https://moef.gov.in/schemes-and-programmes
NGO Cell
https://moef.gov.in/non-governmental-organisations-ngo-cell
MoEFCC New Releases
https://moef.gov.in/new_releases/update
Conclusion: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has a range of schemes and programmes covering environmental conservation and related areas. NGOs working in the environment and conservation sector can use the Ministry’s official resources to identify relevant programmes and check the latest eligibility requirements and funding notifications.
Official sources used: MoEFCC – Schemes and Programmes · MoEFCC – NGO Cell · MoEFCC – New Releases
Last Verified: September 1, 2026
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