The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust

The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Location: Sir Dorabji Tata Trust

Bombay House
24, Homi Mody Street
Mumbai 400 001
India

Contact: Phone: +91 22 6665 8282

Fax: +91 22 2204 5427
Email: [email protected]

Financed by: Philanthropic
Website: link
Finance
Finance mechanism: Grants
Budget:
Funding range:
Minimum:
Maximum:
Minimum return on investment:
Period / deadlines: On-going


Aim — The prime purpose of encouraging learning and research in the country, of meeting costs of relief during crises and calamities and of carrying out worthwhile charitable activities

More information — Six major areas:

  • Management of Natural Resources
  • Livelihood
  • Education
  • Health
  • Social Development Initiatives
  • Media, Art and Culture

Sectors


Who can apply


Type of organisations targeted


Specific organisations targeted — Institutions, NGO's, Voluntary organizations, registered organizations and individuals.

Type of projects


Specific type of projects — Projects based on the parameters of innovation, timeliness, sustainability, adding value and promoting linkages, geographic spread and the felt needs of the community

Project stadia


Target world region


Specific information on target countries — India

Criteria — While no specific format is prescribed, applications should preferably include:

  1. A description of the proposed project with clearly articulated objectives, plans/programs or activities, and mechanisms for impact assessment.
  2. A profile of the project holder (qualifications, achievements, experience) and a brief background of the core team.
  3. Registration Certificates of the organization and Income-tax Exemption Certificates.
  4. . The financial audited statements of the last three years and Annual Reports.

How to apply


Application procedure


Selection procedure — The Trust draws on the expertise of its staff and specialist consultants who travel widely, study project proposals and keep abreast of developments in each of the sectors. They assess proposals; make recommendations to project holders and after sanction of grants monitor and evaluate the programs