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HCLTech Grant Edition XI (India)

by HCL Foundation · NGO
EducationEnvironmentHealth & NutritionWASH

HCLTech's flagship annual grant. ₹24 Cr total pool. Recognises high-impact NGOs in rural India across four themes: Water, Biodiversity, Health, and Education. Three winners receive ₹5 Cr each; multiple runners-up receive ₹50 lakh each.

Deadline
See programme page
Grant size
₹5 Cr each for 3 winners + ₹50L for runners-up + ₹25 lakh for finalists
Duration
5 years for winners, 1.5 years for runners-up
Geography
Rural India
This grant cycle has closed. Visit the HCL Foundation foundation profile for information on the next cycle.
Who can apply

Registered Indian NGOs with at least 3 years of rural fieldwork.

Eligibility requirements
Min. NGO age3 years
FCRA requiredNo
Min. annual budget₹200 lakh/yr
Languages supportedEnglish
Rural / UrbanRural
Grant terms
PurposeProgramme delivery, Capacity building
Co-fundingprohibited
Reporting burdenHeavy
Navigator noteOne of India's most prestigious CSR grants. Highly competitive — typically 2000+ applications, 9 winners. Sub-granting prohibited.
Application Window
DeadlineSee programme page
Useful Links
Data verified by India CSR Navigator team. Last checked May 2026. Always confirm details on the foundation's website before applying.
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