The Rao Family Trust (RAFT) has announced a Tech for Good call for proposals seeking organisations that are using AI at the core of their solutions to address real-world social challenges. The grant can provide up to INR 50 lakh and may support multi-year initiatives.
The current call gives preference to organisations working in Maharashtra and focuses on Agriculture, Healthcare, Disability Inclusion and Frontline Support.
Grant Amount
Up to INR 50 lakh, with potential for multi-year support.
Geographical Focus
Preferably Maharashtra, India.
Focus Areas
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Disability Inclusion
- Frontline Support
Who Can Apply
The call is intended for organisations that are already deploying AI-native solutions to create measurable social impact.
Important: RAFT’s latest update states that it is currently considering organisations that have already deployed AI solutions and demonstrated measurable impact. Proposals that are still at the idea, prototype or pilot stage will not proceed further.
What RAFT Is Looking For
AI must be central to the proposed solution and used responsibly, ethically and measurably.
RAFT states that it will not consider proposals focused only on:
- Capacity building or upskilling using publicly available generative AI
- AI for content generation, translation or productivity enhancement
- Digital literacy or AI awareness programmes
- Solutions where AI is only a minor component
Deadline :30 September 2026
How to Apply
Interested organisations should review the complete call requirements and submit their proposal through the application link provided by the Rao Family Trust.
Official Source
Rao Family Trust (RAFT) https://raft.org.in/
The current call and application link are also provided through RAFT’s official LinkedIn announcement.
Conclusion: The RAFT Tech for Good Grant 2026 is a funding opportunity for organisations using AI to address significant social challenges, with a preference for Maharashtra-based work. Organisations should carefully review the current eligibility requirements, particularly the requirement for an already deployed AI solution with demonstrated measurable impact, before applying.
Disclaimer: NGOportal only disseminates information about funding opportunities. It does not guarantee eligibility, funding, selection or partnership. Applicants should verify the latest requirements directly with the Rao Family Trust before submitting an application.