Mizoram Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations and Individuals

The Mizoram Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organizations and Individuals Rules, 2018 is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Mizoram. The scheme is designed to strengthen social welfare initiatives by extending financial assistance to eligible voluntary organizations, institutions, and individuals engaged in welfare activities.
The scheme supports a wide range of welfare services, including care, protection, rehabilitation, skill development, health support, and awareness programmes for vulnerable groups such as women in distress, children, persons with disabilities, elderly citizens, drug users, and other socially disadvantaged individuals.
Financial assistance is provided for both recurring and non-recurring expenditures, including project implementation, infrastructure, equipment, and service delivery. The scheme encourages participation of NGOs and community-based organizations (CBOs) to supplement government efforts in addressing socio-economic challenges.
Grants are provided based on project merit, subject to conditions, and typically cover up to 75% of the project cost, with the remaining contribution borne by the organization. The scheme also supports research and publications related to social welfare issues.

Financial Assistance:

• Up to 75% of project cost supported by Government.
• Maximum recurring grant up to ₹5,00,000/- per year.

Support for Welfare Services:

• Funding for women, children, disabled, elderly, and vulnerable groups.
• Support for rehabilitation, shelter, healthcare, and skill training.

Infrastructure & Equipment:

• Grants for purchase of equipment, furniture, and infrastructure.
• Up to ₹3,00,000/- for non-recurring assets (over 3 years).

Individual Assistance:

• Financial aid for destitute individuals.
• Support for small self-employment ventures (up to ₹75,000/-).

Special Benefits:

• Disability pension, stipend, and unemployment allowance.
• Maintenance support for homes and institutions.

For Organizations/Institutions:

• Must be a registered voluntary organization, society, trust, or institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in welfare activities (relaxable).
• Should have a proper management structure.
• Must be financially sound.
• Programmes must be non-discriminatory.

For Individuals: The applicant must be any of the following:

• Senior citizens (65+ years, BPL).
• Destitute women and children.
• Persons with disabilities (≥40%).
• Victims of domestic violence or trafficking.
• Orphans, juvenile delinquents.
• Drug users, alcoholics, HIV/AIDS affected persons.

Offline

• Applications (ANNEXURE IV) for Grant-In-Aid should be sent to the Director through the following officers/ persons:

1. District Social Welfare Officers.
2. Child Development Project Officers

• Note: An application for Grant-In-Aid for a particular year should ordinarily reach the department by 30th June of that year. The application received after this date will be considered only subject to the availability of fund.
  

1. A copy of The Constitution of the Association, its articles memorandum, and its aims and objectives.
   1. Audited Statement of Accounts for the last three years.
   2. Annual Report for the last three years.
   3. Names of the Member of Managing Body of the Organization.
   4. Information relating to the grant received or likely to be received from the Department of Social Welfare or any other body including local bodies or voluntary organizations. If any applications are pending with these organizations for similar grant ,the details in this regard should be given.
   5. A statement of full receipt and expenditure of the organization/institution for the last three years and a copy of the balance-sheet for the previous year. These should be certified by an appropriate government authority.