About this education scheme
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 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.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | 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 (PUBLICATION GRANT FOR MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT ) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry of Education |
| Department | Department Of Higher Education |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | icssr.org (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | Indian Council Of Social Science Research |
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 2+ years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
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
Who qualifies
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.
Who is not eligible
1. Organisations not engaged in academic activities in social sciences.
2. Associations working only in extension/welfare work..
Registration walkthrough
Online
| S. No. | Step | Action | Documents Required |
| 1. | Application Receipt | The official listing gives no last date, so check the official portal for the current status before applying. | Prescribed Application Form (with signature & seal), Annexure-I: Organisation Information, Annexure-II: Audited Accounts & Annual Reports (last 3 years), Annexure-III: Details of Funding Sources (last 3 years), Annexure-IV: SC/ST Certificate (if applicable), List of Members (minimum 200 nationwide), Registration Certificate (if private body) |
| 2. | Preliminary Scrutiny by PRS Division | Verification of eligibility and document completeness. | All submitted documents as per Step 1 |
| 3. | Proposal to Member Secretary | PRS Division seeks approval to hold an Expert Committee Meeting. | Summary of Eligible Applications |
| 4. | Expert Committee Meeting for Evaluation | Evaluation of academic contribution, objectives, and viability. | Proposal file with complete documentation |
| 5. | Approval of Recommendations | Minutes approved by Member Secretary and ICSSR Council. | Minutes of Expert Committee Meeting |
| 6. | Communication of Award | Selected organisations are issued award letters.. Request for GIB and PFMS details. | Award Letter, Grant-in-Aid Bill (GIB), PFMS Details |
| 7. | Sanction Order – First Installment | PRS processes and sends sanction orders to Audit and Finance. | Sanction Order, GIB, Bank Details |
| 8. | Submission of Utilisation Reports | Audited expenditure details for release of balance funds. | Audited Statement of Accounts, Utilisation Certificate (UC), Updated GIB |
| 9. | Sanction Order – Second Installment | Second installment for audit and finance clearance. | Final Sanction Order, Verified Audit and UC |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum annual grant that can be received?
Rs. 8,00,000 depending on membership strength.
What expenses are covered under this grant?
Office rent, electricity, stationery, computer, furniture, library materials, etc.
Can SC/ST-specific activities be funded?
Yes, special consideration is given to SC/ST-related development activities.
How many years can an organisation receive the grant?
Up to five years, renewable annually based on performance.
Should the organisation be registered?
Yes, under Societies Registration Act, 1860 if privately funded.
Can a welfare NGO apply?
No, organisations engaged primarily in welfare work are not eligible.
Is prior experience required?
Yes, at least two years of functioning.
Is the application process online?
Both Online as well as offline.
Where should the application be sent?
PRS Division, ICSSR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067.
Can applications be submitted anytime?
The official listing gives no last date, so check the official portal for the current status before applying.
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