NON-FCRA PROJECT: SIR RATAN TATA TRUST - HEALTH PROGRAMME SUPPORT.

Name of ODA agency/Ministry: Sir Ratan Tata Trust

Name of grant programme: Health Programme

Background: The Sir Ratan Tata Trust was founded in 1919. From its inception in 1919 until the mid-1990s, The Sir Ratan Tata Trust mainly provided funding to initiatives in Bombay. However, since the mid-90s the trust has expanded its geographical scope substantially and is now funding initiatives all over India.

The Health Programme aims to address gaps in the Indian health system, and to contribute to an overall improvement to the country’s health care delivery services.

Types of Grant: Co-financing grants

Grant Size: Determined on a case-by-case basis, previous health projects have received grants ranging between INR 7 million and INR 13 million.

Own Contribution: The grant covers 80 – 90% of the project cost.

Funding Priorities

The Funding Priorities for this programme are:

Ø  Reproductive Health Care

Ø  Infectious diseases

Ø  Non-communicable diseases

Ø  Disabilities

Ø  Human resource strengthening in the health system

Ø  Environment

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants are registered Non-GovernmentalOrganisations in India who can work in a strategic partnership with the fund.

Guidelines: The strategic plan for the Health Portfolio of Sir Ratan Tata Trust in India can be downloaded from the website at http://www.srtt.org/institutional_grants/health/strategy_paper.htm

Project Duration: The project duration is determined on a case-by-case basis. However, most projects funded have had an implementation period of three years.

Deadline: Applications can be sent in at any time of the year.

Application Forms: There is no specific application format.

Application and Procedures: To apply for funding from the Ratan Tata Trust, an organisation must simply write an application with expected activities, outcomes and required budget and send it in by mail to the Trust’s Head Office (see address below).