The scheme “Grant-in-aid to Non-governmental Organisations" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to cover 90%...
**NOTE:** Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The NGO should have a sound financial position.
The NGO should have facilities and resources for running the residential homes.
The NGO should be non-sectarian offering services to its beneficiaries irrespective of religion, caste, colour or creed.
The NGO should not be run for profit of any individual or a body of individuals.
The NGO should be free from corrupt practices.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [Office/ Sub-Office](https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sub--office-social-welfare-department) of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/financial-assistance-differently-abled-persons.pdf) of the application form.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below -
- **Puducherry:** The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. - **Karaikal:** The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).- **Mahe / Yanam:** The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Grant-in-aid to Non-governmental Organisations / what is the eligibility?
1. The NGO should have a sound financial position.
1. The NGO should have facilities and resources for running the residential homes.
1. The NGO should be non-sectarian offering services to its beneficiaries irrespective of religion, caste, colour or creed.
1. The NGO should not be run...
What are the benefits of Grant-in-aid to Non-governmental Organisations?
- 90% of estimated maintenance cost.
**NOTE:** Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Region...
How to apply online for Grant-in-aid to Non-governmental Organisations?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [Office/ Sub-Office](https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/sub--office-social-welfare-department) of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form f...