Sahayya Grant Application

Background

Established in 1978, Maharashtra Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization in the US, with a vision to provide an enhanced quality of life for the poor and vulnerable, and fund sustainable, long‐erm solutions to social problems in Maharashtra and other parts of India. Maharashtra Foundation’s mission is to promote economic empowerment and social justice for all. Its philosophy is based on progressive thinking, and thus focuses on social change rather than welfare.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible, the applicant MUST have an approved FCRA
Proposals/applications for funding must address one or more of Maharashtra Foundation’s five key issues :
a. Poverty Reduction
b. Healthcare Provision
c. Women’s Empowerment
d. Environment Protection
e. Education Provision
Maharashtra Foundation does not fund construction or capital projects

Organizational Information

Organization Information

Instruction: Please complete all required organization details below.

Name of Organization *

Name of Chief Executive *

Name of Contact Person (if different from above)

Telephone *

Email Address *

Website

Names of Trustees *

Approved Current FCRA Number *

Organization Address *

Applicant Background & Project Information

Instruction: Please provide detailed information about your organization, the proposed project, its objectives, implementation plan, expected impact, and funding.

Nature of the Problem *

Target Population *

Demographics *

Goals / Objectives *

Project Plan & Methods *

Project Team (Staff / Volunteers) *

Assessment *

Budget Request *

Sources of Funding *

Fund Raising & Current Donor Profile *

Audited Financial Statements

Instruction: Please upload your organization's audited financial statements. Upload financial statements for the years ending March 2025 and March 2026. If the 2026 financial statements are not yet available, please upload the statements for March 2024 and March 2025.

Audited Financial Statements *

Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX (Maximum file size: 10 MB)

Supporting Documents

Instruction: Please attach brochures, publicity materials, media coverage, annual reports, project reports, photographs, or any other documents that showcase your organization's work.

Supporting Documents *

Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, ZIP (Maximum file size: 10 MB)

If you are unable to fill the form online in the above area, please submit your application for MF grant using the sample form

Please answer all the questions and email to projects@maharashtrafoundation.org

MAHARASHTRA FOUNDATION

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