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Cultural Function And Production Grant Scheme

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

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- 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. | - 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.

Who can apply

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.; The Organization should have been functioning and registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860), Trusts Act, Companies Act, or any Central or State Act for at least three years.; The applicant organizations that are voluntary organizations or NGOs must register themselves on the NGO Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog and obtain a Unique ID from the Portal. The organizations are required to intimate the Unique ID as obtained from the NGO Darpan Portal and PAN Number of the organization while applying under the Scheme.; The Organization must have tied up or planned the matching resources at least to the extent of 25 % of the project cost.; The Organization should have facilities, resources, personnel, and experience to take up the event/project for which a grant is required.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

How will the payment be made to the organizations?

All payments will be made only through electronic transfers.

How shall the grant be paid?

The Grant will be released in two installments of 75% (First Installment) and 25% (Second Installment).

What is the “Cultural Function and Production Grant” scheme?

Under the scheme, the grant will be provided for all types of interactive fora such as conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia, festivals and exhibitions, production on any subject important to the preservation or promotion of cultural heritage, arts, letters, and other creative endeavors.

Which ministry has started the scheme?

Ministry of Culture, Government of India

Is this scheme centrally sponsored?

Yes, this scheme is centrally sponsored.

How much financial assistance will be provided under the scheme?

Under the scheme, 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. 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 the Hon'ble Minister of Culture.

Which type of organization is eligible to apply under the scheme?

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 will be eligible.

For what purposes will the financial assistance be given to the organizations?

The financial assistance may be given for the following purposes: | (a) Holding Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Symposia, Festivals, Exhibitions, Production of Dance, Drama Theatre, Music, etc., and undertaking small research projects, etc. on any art forms/important cultural matters. | (b) To meet expenditure on activities of a development nature like the conduct of surveys, pilot projects, etc. on cultural subjects including publications thereof.

Is it mandatory to register the organization?

Yes, the organization should have been functioning and registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860), Trusts Act, Companies Act, or any Central or State Act for at least three years.

Which type of organization is not eligible to apply under the scheme?

The scheme will, however, not be applicable to such organizations or institutions which are functioning as religious institutions, or as schools/colleges. The scheme is not meant for College/University Festivals.

Should it be mandatory that the application be recommended by any of the National Academies or any other culture-related organization?

The application should be recommended by any of the National Academies, any other culture-related organization under the Government of India, or by the concerned State Government /UT Administration, State Academies.

Where can an organization find the application form?

The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the Ministry of Culture. https://indiaculture.gov.in/sites/default/files/Schemes/Application_Form_CFPGS_03_05_2019.pdf

How can an organization apply under the scheme?

The application in the prescribed proforma for a grant under the Scheme may be sent to the Director, North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC), 14, CSP Singh Marg, Allahabad-211001.