Youth Engagement through Empowered Youth Organisations (YESS)

Description
The Youth Engagement through Empowered Youth Organisations YESS Meghalaya scheme, under the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, provides financial assistance to registered youth organisations and eligible individual youth to carry out activities that promote youth development. The scheme is designed to strengthen networking, collaboration, and meaningful community-level engagement. Targeted Stakeholders Financial assistance is extended to the following entities and individuals: 1. Societies and Cooperatives 1. Voluntary and Not-for-Profit Organisations 1. Youth Clubs and Associations 1. Socio-Cultural Clubs 1. Alumni Associations 1. Community-level Youth Institutions or Groups 1. Individuals selected for competitions or events with valid proof of participation

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Benefits
• Financial assistance of up to INR 1.00 lakh per financial year may be sanctioned to eligible youth organisations or individuals.
• Up to 10% of the total applications may receive a higher amount of financial support.

Eligibility Criteria
1. **For Youth Organisations**
2. The organisation should be a registered society, trust, charitable organisation, Section 8 company, or not-for-profit entity under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 for at least 3 months.
3. The organisation should maintain financial accounts with a clear framework for effective and transparent management.
4. The organisation should have primary beneficiaries under the age of 35 and be open to all citizens of the state without distinction of religion, race, caste, or language.
5. The organisation should have at least 50% of registered members under the age of 35 as of the application date.
6. The organisation should not be blacklisted or barred by any government or private entity and should have no pending or ongoing litigation related to misconduct, misappropriation of funds, or sexual harassment.
7. **For Individuals**
8. The applicant should be a citizen of Meghalaya and under the age of 35 as of the application date.
9. The applicant should have a bank account in their name (single or joint account).
10. The applicant should be able to provide proof of selection for the competition or event for which the grant is being requested.
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Application Process
Step 1: Sign In/Register
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Sign In/Register

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the official YESS Meghalaya website.
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Step 1: Visit the official YESS Meghalaya website.

Step 3: Step 2:Enter your mobile number and click Get OTP; enter the OTP received on your mobile to verify.
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Step 2:Enter your mobile number and click Get OTP; enter the OTP received on your mobile to verify.

Step 4: Step 3: For first-time users, fill in your basic details marked with *, such as name, village, gender, and district.
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Step 3: For first-time users, fill in your basic details marked with *, such as name, village, gender, and district.

Step 5: Step 4: Fill in the organisation details (if applicable) and list of registered members; multiple members can be added using the + icon.
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Step 4: Fill in the organisation details (if applicable) and list of registered members; multiple members can be added using the + icon.

Step 6: Step 5: After completing all details, review the form, save it as a draft if needed, and then submit the application.
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Step 5: After completing all details, review the form, save it as a draft if needed, and then submit the application.

Required Documents
• Registration Certificate of the organisation
• Programme/Activity Brief
• Detailed Cost Breakup/Budget
• Bank Account Details (bank name, account number, IFSC)
• Declaration of Non‑Blacklisting
• ID Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
• Proof of Selection for Competition/Event
• Bank Account Details (single or joint account)
• List of members with age details (for organisations)
• Proof of age/identity for members
• Details of previous projects (if any)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is YESS Meghalaya?
A: The Youth Engagement through Empowered Youth Organisations (YESS Meghalaya) is a youth support scheme launched by the Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs to empower and engage young people and youth organisations for grassroots development activities.
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Q: Who can receive financial assistance under the scheme?
A: Financial assistance is extended to registered youth organisations and eligible individual youth for carrying out approved programmes and activities.
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Q: What types of organisations are eligible for support?
A: Eligible entities include societies &amp; cooperatives, voluntary and not‑for‑profit organisations, youth clubs and associations, socio‑cultural clubs, alumni associations, and community‑level youth institutions or groups.
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Q: Can individuals apply under YESS Meghalaya?
A: Yes, individuals who have been selected to compete in regional, national, or international events or competitions can apply for support under the scheme.
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Q: What are the basic eligibility conditions for organisations?
A: Organisations must be registered for at least 3 months, maintain transparent financial accounts, have primary beneficiaries under 35 years of age, and not be blacklisted or involved in misconduct or litigation.
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Q: What are the basic eligibility conditions for individuals?
A: Individuals must be citizens of Meghalaya under the age of 35, have a bank account in their name (single or joint), and provide proof of selection for the event or competition they seek support for.
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Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: Financial assistance of up to INR 1.00 lakh per financial year may be sanctioned for eligible organisations and individuals to support permissible programmes.
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Q: Can applicants receive more than INR 1.00 lakh?
A: Up to 10% of total applications may receive a higher scale of support for exceptional projects, subject to additional justification and committee approval.
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Q: What activities are supported under the scheme?
A: Supported activities include environmental protection programmes, awareness workshops, career guidance, mental wellbeing campaigns, youth volunteering, equipment procurement, and participation in competitions.
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