Cultural Function And Production Grant Scheme

• Grants cover up to 75% of project costs.
• Maximum grant amount is Rs. 5 lakhs per project.
• In exceptional cases, grants may go up to Rs. 20 lakhs.

The grant is paid in two installments: 75% as the first installment and 25% as the second installment. Payments are made through electronic transfers.

• The organization must be a not-for-profit entity.
• It should be registered under relevant acts for at least three years.
• The organization must have a managing body with defined powers and responsibilities.
• It should register on the NGO Darpan Portal and obtain a Unique ID.
• The organization must secure matching resources of at least 25% of the project cost.
• It should have the necessary facilities and experience for the project.

• Religious institutions are not eligible.
• Schools and colleges cannot apply.
• College and university festivals are excluded.

• Constitution of the organization.
• Details of the Board of Management.
• Latest Annual Report or similar documents.
• Income and expenditure statement for the last three years.
• Indemnity Bond on stamp paper.
• Bank account details for fund transfer.
• Detailed project report including costs and qualifications of staff.

1. Prepare your application in the prescribed format.
2. Include all required documents and a recommendation from a relevant organization.
3. Send the completed application to The Director, North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Allahabad.

To check the status of your application, contact the North Central Zone Cultural Centre directly via phone. Alternatively, you may inquire through the Ministry of Culture's helpline.

Example 1: An NGO focused on Indian dance is eligible because it has been registered for over three years and has a Unique ID from the NGO Darpan Portal.

Example 2: A trust organizing a cultural festival qualifies as it meets all eligibility criteria and has the required matching funds.

Example 3: A college organizing a festival is not eligible because the scheme does not support college or university festivals.

• Not including all required documents can lead to rejection.
• Submitting an incomplete project report may cause delays.
• Failure to secure matching funds can disqualify the application.
• Not having a Unique ID from the NGO Darpan Portal is a common error.
• Ignoring the recommendation requirement from recognized organizations can result in rejection.