By - Vijay Amritraj Foundation Applications open for Funding Small Charities In India by Vijay Amritraj Foundation
Deadline - 31/12/2018 12:00 PM
About The Grant

The Vijay Amritraj Foundation is seeking letters of inquiry for its grant program that is focused on funding the smaller charities of India who do not have the ability to raise money or awareness for their causes. The Charities of this foundation is serving children and adults who face extreme challenges in life; HIV/AIDS, Family Abandonment, and Individuals Ostracized by society for their illness. The foundation is willing to provide grants for the various initiatives of these charities after proper analysis of the letters of inquiry. Because available funding is limited, letters of inquiry should include a brief description of the project, the funding requested, and the period of time for which the funding is being requested.

Timeline

The last date of submission for this year's funding scheme is on 31st December 2018.

Focus Area

The Foundations focus is on funding the smaller charities of India who do not have the ability to raise money or awareness for their causes. Charities serving children and adults who face extreme challenges in life; HIV/AIDS, Family Abandonment, and Individuals Ostracized by society for their illness.

Grant/Award Information
The Award money varies according to each project and no specific amount has been announced.
Eligibility Criteria

"he Foundation’s grantmaking is carried out in three ways:

  1. The VAF requests proposals from charitable organizations in India with which they have been in contact.
  2. The VAF will accept proposals from charitable organizations in India who are referred by existing grantees and/or VAF Ambassadors.
  3. The VAF accepts unsolicited requests from charitable organizations in India for projects that fall within their program priorities and guidelines.

Both general-purpose and project-specific requests are considered. In addition, both single and multi-year proposals are acceptable.

How to Apply

Interested organisations can send letters of inquiry via email to [email protected] You will receive a letter of acknowledgement that the letter was received. More details about the procedure as well as the format of the letter of inquiry can be found here.

About The Organisation

Vijay Amritraj Foundation is found by eminent Indian sportsperson Mr Vijay Amritraj to carry forward his philanthropic ventures. The foundation brings hope, help and healing to the defenceless and innocent victims of disease, tragedy and circumstance in India. The foundation pledges to make a real difference for those who are most in need of the helping hand of humanity. You can read more about their good work here.