What you get
Operational Grant | - Maximum operational grant of ₹4,00,000/- per month. | - Payment to Medical Officer/Councilor/Therapist: ₹60,000/- per month.- Payment to team of Administrative Staff (Manager, Clerk, and six Attendants/Care takers/Aayas/Drivers): ₹1,34,000/- per month.- Administrative Expenses (Rent/Maintenance/Electricity/Water/Telephone, Mobile, Newspaper, etc.): ₹46,000/- per month.- Food Expenses (₹200/- per 20 inmates): ₹1,20,000/- per month.- Medical Expenses: ₹40,000/- per month. | One-time Grant | An additional one-time grant of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) shall be sanctioned for the purchase of furniture, utensils, etc. | Disbursement | - Mode of Grant: The operational grant is provided on a reimbursement basis.- Share of Cost: Based on the claim made by the grantee organization, 75% will be refunded by the department.- Frequency: The operational grant will be released in two installments in a year.- Installment Period: The six months period for calculating the installment will be reckoned from the month in which the sanction was issued.- Documentation: The maximum operational grant of ₹4,00,000/- per month will be sanctioned only on the production of supporting documents such as bills, vouchers, and receipts.- Second Installment Condition: The second installment will be released only upon submission of a Utilization Certificate as per FORM-12A of General Financial Rules Rule 2017.- One-time Grant Condition: The one-time grant of ₹50,000/- is sanctioned once in five years after following Codal formalities and Rules in force of the Government of Goa. | Conditions | - _The grantee institution shall maintain separate accounts of the Grants received under the Scheme._ | - _The accounts shall always be open to a system of internal audit or concurrent audit._ | - _The accounts shall also be open to Audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India._ | - _The grantee institution shall maintain the stock register of the expenditure incurred out of Government grants received under this scheme._ | - _The grantee institution must maintain a separate register regarding the grants sanctioned, and an extract from this register shall be furnished to the Government annually with the Annual audited statements of accounts after the close of the financial year._ | - _The account of the Grantee Institution/Government Bodies/Organization in respect of this grant should be audited by an approved Auditor/Chartered Accountant immediately after the end of the financial year for which the grant is sanctioned._ | - _The accounts of the grants shall be maintained separately and properly from the institution's normal activities._ | - _The Audited statement of accounts showing the expenditure incurred by the Grantee Institution/Organization from the grants should be furnished to the Government as soon as possible after the close of the financial year._ | - _A certificate must be furnished from the Chartered Accountant/auditor confirming that the grant was utilized for the purpose for which it was sanctioned._ | - _The Grantee Institution must exercise reasonable economy and observe all financial rules issued by the Government from time to time while incurring the expenditure._ | - _No grant shall be allowed to be paid to any other institutions or voluntary organizations by the Grantee Institution/Organization out of this grant sanctioned by the Government._
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Do you need to provide a report showing how grant money was spent for the grant to continue?
The organization must submit a detailed report showing the expenditure of the grant, utilizing supporting documents such as bills, vouchers, and receipts for reimbursement of the actual costs.
What specific types of infrastructure, both physical and technological, are expected of the grantee institution/organization when operating residential facilities?
The grantee institution or organization must ensure that they maintain accessible physical infrastructure, as well as accessible digital infrastructure, for the benefit of the residents.
What is the specific timeframe within which the Utilization Certificate and Audited Statement of Accounts must be submitted to avoid disqualification for future assistance?
The Organization must submit the Utilization Certificate and Audited Statement of Accounts within a stipulated period of six months from the date the previous grant was released.
Besides the failure to submit necessary financial documents, what other actions or failures could result in the organization being disqualified from receiving future grants?
Any violation of the terms and conditions explicitly stipulated within the scheme framework would also lead to disqualification for obtaining subsequent grants in aid from the Government.
Is registration under a specific piece of legislation mandatory for Non-Governmental Organizations seeking to receive this operational grant?
Yes, the grantee institution must be registered according to Section 50 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, including any subsequent amendments to that Act.
How are the maximum recurring costs, such as the total operational grant of ₹4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakh only) per month, actually disbursed to the grantee organization?
The maximum operational grants are sanctioned on a reimbursement basis, requiring the production of supporting documents such as bills, vouchers, and receipts to verify the actual expenditure.
What minimum financial contribution or percentage share of the proposed operational cost must the applying organization commit to bear?
The applying Organization is required to bear 25% of the total cost proposed in the application for running the residential facility or halfway home for Persons with Disabilities.
As a Non-Governmental Organization, what level of financial stability must we demonstrate to sustain operations if the grant payments are significantly delayed?
The grantee institution must maintain sufficient financial viability to independently sustain the operation of the residential facility for a minimum period of three months.
Do we need to maintain special records detailing the usage and inventory of items purchased using the Government grants received under this scheme?
Yes, the grantee institution must maintain a stock register specifically detailing the expenditure incurred out of the Government grants received under this financial assistance scheme.
Will the accounts maintained by the grantee institution regarding the scheme’s financial assistance be subject to various levels of government scrutiny?
Yes, the accounts must always be open to a system of internal audit, concurrent audit, and subsequent Audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
What specific activity or mission must the registered organization be actively engaged in to meet the foundational eligibility requirements?
The registered voluntary organization, Non-Governmental Organization, or Institution must be actively engaged in the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Which specific types of entities are generally considered eligible to apply for and receive the financial assistance for operating residential facilities?
Registered voluntary organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Government Organizations, and Institutions that are engaged in the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities are eligible to apply for the scheme.
How much practical experience must a Non-Governmental Organization have in the specific field of empowering Persons with Disabilities before applying for the scheme?
The grantee institution must furnish proof of having at least one year of field experience working towards the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
What standard of reputation and legal standing must a Non-Governmental Organization possess to be considered eligible for the financial assistance?
The grantee institution must have a good reputation and credibility, ensuring that no cases of criminal offense have been registered against the said organization or institution.