Catalytic Grant 2026 for Education Initiatives in India

The Samhita-Collective Good Foundation Catalytic Grant is a funding opportunity for Indian non-profit organisations working to improve education and strengthen pathways to learning, skills development, and employment for underserved children and young people. Grants can support existing programmes, new models, capacity building, evidence generation, and replication, for up to three years with awards ranging from ₹75 lakhs to ₹1 crore in total over the grant period.

Financial support for programme activities, capacity building, evidence generation, and potential replication or dissemination.

Indian non-profit organisations registered as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company for at least three years, with valid 12A and 80G registrations, audited financial statements for the previous three financial years, and a minimum of three full-time paid staff.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) followed by full proposal and due diligence.