Samhita-CGF Catalytic Grant 2026 – Samhita–Collective Good Foundation (Samhita-CGF) has opened its Catalytic Grant Programme 2026 for nonprofit organisations working to improve education and school-to-work transitions for underserved children and young people in India.
Selected organisations may receive grants of ₹75 lakh to ₹1 crore for up to three years. The current call is seeking organisations with relevant experience in education, strong community engagement and the capacity to implement and expand effective programmes.
The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) is 9 October 2026.
Grant Details
Grant Name: Samhita-CGF Catalytic Grant 2026
Grant Provider: Samhita–Collective Good Foundation
Grant Amount: ₹75 lakh to ₹1 crore
Grant Duration: Up to 3 years
Location: India
Focus Area: Education and school-to-work transition
Application Stage: Expression of Interest (EOI)
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026
Expected Selection: Approximately 2–4 organisations
About the Grant
The Samhita-CGF Catalytic Grant is intended to support nonprofit organisations working to improve educational outcomes and strengthen pathways for young people as they move from school towards further education, skills development, employment and livelihoods.
The current call focuses particularly on children and adolescents and on approaches that can strengthen learning, parental engagement, life skills and adolescent agency.
The grant can also support organisations with promising programmes that have the potential to be strengthened, expanded or replicated.
Focus Areas
The programme is looking for organisations working in areas such as:
Improving learning outcomes for children aged 9–15
Strengthening parental and caregiver engagement
Developing life skills and adolescent agency
Supporting adolescents in their transition beyond school
Improving pathways to further education, skills and employment
Expanding or strengthening promising education programmes
Generating evidence and learning from programme implementation
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is intended for Indian nonprofit organisations working in the relevant education and youth-development areas.
Published information about the current call indicates that organisations may include registered trusts, societies and Section 8 companies.
Applicants should carefully check the current eligibility requirements before submitting an EOI, including requirements relating to organisational registration, 12A and 80G, audited financial statements and organisational capacity.
Priority may be given to organisations reaching underserved communities and disadvantaged populations.
The programme information also identifies Bihar, Jharkhand, Northeast India and Maharashtra among areas of particular interest.
How Much Funding Is Available?
Selected organisations may receive between ₹75 lakh and ₹1 crore for a period of up to three years.
The size and duration of the final grant will depend on the organisation, proposed programme and assessment by Samhita-CGF.
Application Process
The first stage of the application process is submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Organisations interested in the opportunity should review the official programme information carefully and submit the EOI before the deadline.
Organisations shortlisted at the EOI stage may subsequently be invited to submit additional information or a full proposal and participate in further assessment and due diligence.
Important Date : EOI Deadline: 9 October 2026
How to Apply
Eligible nonprofit organisations should review the official Samhita-CGF information and follow the application instructions provided by the funder.
For more details visit Official website: Samhita
NGOs should verify the current application procedure, eligibility requirements and deadline directly with Samhita-CGF before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Samhita-CGF Catalytic Grant?
It is a grant programme supporting nonprofit organisations working in education and school-to-work transition in India.
How much funding can an organisation receive?
Selected organisations may receive ₹75 lakh to ₹1 crore for up to three years.
What are the main focus areas?
The current call focuses on education, learning outcomes, parental engagement, adolescent agency, life skills and pathways from school to further education, skills and employment.
Who can apply?
Indian nonprofit organisations working in the relevant areas may apply, subject to the programme’s eligibility requirements.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline for submitting the EOI is 9 October 2026.
How many organisations will be selected?
Approximately 2–4 organisations are expected to be selected.
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