“NORE Foundation Grant for Early-Stage Social Impact”
Organisation Name:
NORE Foundation
Published Date:
Application Deadline:
JAN 31, 2024
About Organisation
The NORE Foundation, established in 1988 by NORE, envisions a more just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society, with a focus on India. Through significant philanthropic efforts, NORE has donated most of his wealth, creating an endowment of approximately INR 600 crore by January 2023 to fund the Foundation’s initiatives. The Foundation works on-the-ground across the country, supporting causes related to education, equity, and human well-being. It is a charitable incubator that empowers social entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and a platform to execute innovative solutions for social change. The Foundation supports early-stage organisations and social entrepreneurs tackling issues such as homelessness, cancer, and food insecurity, offering administrative and infrastructural support to help these initiatives thrive.
About the Grant
The NORE Foundation invites grant applications from early-stage not-for-profit organisations in Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Jharkhand. The Foundation aims to foster civil society vibrancy by providing small grants to organisations that are newly registered (on or after 1 April 2024). The grants are designed to support organisations that work with vulnerable or marginalised communities, enabling them to refine intervention designs, demonstrate early impact, and strengthen their organisational and financial systems. This support is especially beneficial at the early stages when organisations often face financial constraints, limiting their potential to experiment and innovate. The Foundation’s goal is to empower and amplify the efforts of small organisations with limited resources, enabling them to drive meaningful change.
Who can Apply?
Organisations eligible for this grant must be registered as a Society or Trust on or after 1 April 2020 and have an average annual expenditure of INR 10 lakh or less. They must also have a valid 12A and 80G certification. The organisation should be engaged with vulnerable or marginalised communities but not work directly in education or health (e.g., operating schools, health centres). The Foundation is specifically interested in supporting organisations at an early stage that demonstrate a commitment to addressing socio-economic challenges. Additionally, applicants must not be existing or past partners of the Foundation or currently under consideration for a grant.
How to Apply?
To apply, complete the grant application and budget template and email them to grant@norefoundation.org by 31st January 2025. No hard copies are required.
Application Timelines
Submit your completed application by 31st January 2025.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by 31st January 2025.
Grant Amount
The Foundation will provide small grants to support early-stage organisations working with vulnerable communities.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant application here.
Call for Grant Applications – Kaleidoscope Trust Small Grants to promote intersectional advocacy interventions in Asia and the Pacific regions
Published Date:
Application Deadline:
Jul 21, 2024
About Organisation
Their mission is to ensure that every LGBTI+ person worldwide enjoys a future marked by freedom, safety and equality. It was founded in 2011. Kaleidoscope Trust is an international charity that works towards a world where LGBTI+ individuals can live lives that are free, safe and equal.
About the Grant
KT announces LGBTI+ rights grant program in Asia-Pacific. Australian government funded KT will give grants to Asia-Pacific’s LGBTI+ civil society organizations (CSOs).
- Projects advancing sexual minority rights especially for those with other types of marginalization.
- Advocacy and advancement activities related to LGBTI+ rights.
- Up to 35% of operational costs (personnel and administration).
Project timeframe:
- Applications are now open.
- The projects can begin from August 1, 2024.
- Funding has to be concluded by March 31, 2025.
- Final reports should be submitted before April 30, 2025.
Who can Apply?
- Individual LGBTI+-led and/or -focused civil society organisations (CSOs) in Asia or the Pacific.
- Partnerships: Allowed with allied social justice organizations, but both must be based in a Commonwealth country within the region (see list below).
Eligible Commonwealth Countries:
Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Project Requirements:
- Focus: Advance or protect LGBTI+ rights, particularly those with intersecting identities.
- Timeline: Activities must be completed by March 2025.
- Experience: Demonstrate successful delivery of similar projects.
- Due Diligence: All applicants (registered or unregistered) must complete this process. Unregistered organizations will need a fiscal host that undergoes due diligence as well.
Special Considerations:
- Capacity Development: Organizations that received KT’s April/May 2024 capacity development intervention can demonstrate how those skills will be applied in the project.
- High-Risk Countries: Projects in countries experiencing increased anti-LGBTI+ rhetoric, violence, or legal restrictions on LGBTI+ rights.
Note: Applications with missing information or not meeting all criteria will not be considered for funding.
How to Apply?
Proposals should be submitted using the RMR Narrative Proposal Template and RMR Budget Proposal Template which can be found on our website, to programmes@kaleidoscopetrust.com. The subject line should read “RMR Programme Small Grant Application – [Applicant Organisation Name]”.
Application Timelines
The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST, 21 July 2024.
Applicants can expect to be informed of the outcome of their application by 31 July 2024 (relevant activity expenses can be retro-dated to 1 August 2024 once approved).
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant application here.
