Scheme of Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their development

Description
The Indian Council of Social Science Research ICSSR , under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, provides Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts for their development. The grant sanctioned for supporting the association/organisation, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act should only be used to incur expenditure for running of office i.e electricity,rent, telephone and other related expenditure and purchase of books/journals for library,postage,computer,furniture,office stationery etc. The amount of ad-hoc grant shall ordinarily not exceed Rs. 8,00,000/- annually. The ICSSR may also consider providing grant-in-aid to professional associations/organisations of social scientists of national importance for their development or for any other innovative idea which may help the social science community in general in their development. Ten percent 10% of total grant-in-aid is paid as the last instalment at the end of the year after the Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate in respect of the entire amount of the sanctioned grant are received.

Exclusions
• Organisations not engaged in academic activities in social sciences.
• Associations working only in extension/welfare work..
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Benefits
• 1) Grant-in-aid up to Rs. 8,00,000 for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts for their development.
• 2) Coverage of office maintenance costs like electricity, rent, and telephone.
• 3) Annual renewal for up to five years based on review.
• 4) Amount is disbursed in two instalments, first installment is 90% and second will be 10%, which will be released after submitting Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilisation Certificate

Eligibility Criteria
1. Must be a national-level association or organisation.
2. Should have been in existence for at least 2 years.
3. Must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 if privately funded.
4. The professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts should have been involved in national/regional/local socio-economic research objectives.
5. Must submit annual reports, audited accounts, and member lists for the past three years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum annual grant that can be received?
A: Rs. 8,00,000 depending on membership strength.
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Q: What expenses are covered under this grant?
A: Office rent, electricity, stationery, computer, furniture, library materials, etc.
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Q: Can SC/ST-specific activities be funded?
A: Yes, special consideration is given to SC/ST-related development activities.
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Q: How many years can an organisation receive the grant?
A: Up to five years, renewable annually based on performance.
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Q: Should the organisation be registered?
A: Yes, under Societies Registration Act, 1860 if privately funded.
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Q: Can a welfare NGO apply?
A: No, organisations engaged primarily in welfare work are not eligible.
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Q: Is prior experience required?
A: Yes, at least two years of functioning.
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Q: Is the application process online?
A: Both Online as well as offline.
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Q: Where should the application be sent?
A: PRS Division, ICSSR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067.
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Q: Can applications be submitted anytime?
A: Yes, applications are open throughout the year.
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