Cultural Function And Production Grant Scheme

What is Cultural Function And Production Grant Scheme?

The scheme “Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Benefit

1. The grant for specific projects shall be restricted to 75% of the expenditure, subject to a maximum of ₹5.00 lakhs per project as recommended by the Expert Committee. 1. The Ministry may in exceptional circumstances, increase the assistance to any project of outstanding merit and relevance up to ₹20 Lakhs with the approval of Hon’ble Minister of Culture.

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry Of Culture

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant organizations that are voluntary organizations or NGOs, should, in order to qualify for the grant, have a properly constituted managing body with its powers, duties and responsibilities clearly defined and laid down in the form of a written constitution. 1. The Organization should h

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Benefits

1. The grant for specific projects shall be restricted to 75% of the expenditure, subject to a maximum of ₹5.00 lakhs per project as recommended by the Expert Committee. 1. The Ministry may in exceptional circumstances, increase the assistance to any project of outstanding merit and relevance up to ₹20 Lakhs with the approval of Hon’ble Minister of Culture.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Application Process: Step 01: Applications are invited for financial assistance under the scheme from Not-For-Profit Organizations including Societies, Trusts, Companies, and Universities for supporting the seminars, research, workshops, festivals, production and exhibitions, etc. organized by them on different aspects of Indian Culture. Step 02: Applicant Organization may send the completely documented applications, in the prescribed proforma , along with the recommendation of any of the National Academies, any culture-related organization under the Government of India, or by State Government/UT Administration/ State Academies. Step 03: The application should be addressed to The Director, North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC), 14, CSP Singh Marg, Allahabad-211001. Telephone No. 0532-2421855, 0532-2423698. Note 01: For any clarification please contact Section Officer, (S&F) Section at Telephone No. 011-24642157 and Director, North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC) at Telephone No. 0532-2421855, 0532-2423698. Note 02: Organizations may apply for financial assistance under the scheme throughout the year. Mode of Selection: The grant under the scheme will be considered and recommended by the Expert Committee constituted for the purpose. The scrutiny of applications by the Expert Committee will be done in its meetings held from time to time throughout the year subject to the availability of funds and applications for the grant. The same Expert may not be allowed to recommend the proposal of the organization of which he is the Office bearer or in any other way related to the organization. All the Expert Committee Members are required to give an undertaking that he/she is neither an office-bearers nor in any other way related to any of the organizations being considered for a grant in that CFPG meeting. If an Expert is found to have recommended the proposal of his/her organization, the Expert and his/her organization may be debarred from selection in that particular meeting.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.