MAHARASHTRA
FOUNDATION
“SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS IMPACT ACROSS ALL OUR FIVE PILLARS”
Maharashtra Foundation invites financial grant proposals from nonprofits, NGOs, and community organizations working in Maharashtra and other parts of India. We welcome proposals that demonstrate community-driven impact, sustainability, and commitment to equity and social justice in alignment with our five mission pillars:
Quality access for tribal & marginalized children
Skill development & leadership programs
Sustainable practices, clean energy & green campuses
Healthcare outreach, nutrition & preventive care
FPOs, water security & livelihood initiatives
Education | Women Empowerement
32 girl students (Grades 8–10) from rural Pune given quality school access for 3 years.
The project aims at increasing access to the quality school education for a girl child from financially disadvantaged and COVID affected families from the age 14 onwards i.e., from 8th grade to 10th grade from the two non-aided and partially aided schools within the Pune city in rural areas of Pune. 32 girls will be educated for 3 years.
Health & Well-being
Breast cancer screening & mammograms for women 40+ in collaboration with AIIMS Rishikesh.
In Delhi and NYC. All women over the age of 40 years should have access to mammograms and/or clinical breast exam (CBE). Most of the women will be in the 30-65 years age group. 10 women will be receiving these exams and testing. Education and Screening of Breast Cancer in Uttarakhand, India in collaboration with AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Rishikesh.
Education
25 students trained in nursing care at MSBVE-recognised vocational centre in Pune.
Janvikas Vocational Training Centre is recognized institute by Maharashtra State Skill Development Examination Board. (MSBVE)
Goals: In Pune area, 25 students (10th grade passed) will be selected and trained for a year in nursing care to make them independent.
Health & Well-being
Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) has been funded by SBI mutual fund. Operational cost will be provided by MF for one year. Serving areas of Taloda, Akkalkuwa & Nandurbar.
Driver, Doctor, Paramedic, and a community mobilizer will be taking the MMU to the village to provide healthcare services. There are 3 more units like this working and able to make a difference in Murbad, Karjat, Pune region.