Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Grantee Partnerships
Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies · Indian foundation · Verified 3 August 2026
Long-term, co-created grantee partnerships across RNP's five societal missions, initiated by invited proposal rather than by open annual application.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Grant size
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this program
RNP describes its grantmaking as long-term investment in institutional capacity rather than project-by-project support. Partnerships are initiated by RNP based on fit with one of the five societal missions; the foundation does not publish an open annual call. A grantees directory on the RNP website lists current partners across the five mission areas.
Who can apply
- Eligible organisation types
- Public charitable trust, Registered society, Section 8 company
- 12A registration
- Required
- 80G registration
- Required
- CSR-1 registration
- Not specified
- FCRA registration
- Not required
- NGO Darpan ID
- Not specified
- Where the NGO may be based
- Not restricted
Registered Indian NGOs working substantively in one of RNP's five societal missions. 12A and 80G registrations are the standard expectations.
How to apply
RNP does not run an open annual application window. Prospective partners are asked to write to the foundation via the contact channels on rohininilekaniphilanthropies.org.
Frequently asked questions
Does RNP accept open applications?
RNP does not publish an open annual application form. Grantee partnerships are initiated by the foundation based on the alignment between the organisation's work and one of the five societal missions.
Is FCRA required?
No — RNP funds are Indian in origin, so FCRA is not required. 12A and 80G are the standard expectations.
Focus areas
- Access To Justice
- Civic Engagement
- Arts Culture
- Environment
- Climate Action
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the funder's published information.
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