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Azim Premji Foundation is a large Indian philanthropy focused on improving outcomes for the most vulnerable and marginalised communities, with especially deep work in public education, but also health, livelihoods, children, gender justice, governance, and related social systems. It combines multi-year grantmaking to nonprofits with direct institutional building and partnerships with government bodies, universities, and research institutions, reflecting a strong preference for systemic, field-building, and evidence-informed change. The foundation also supports targeted opportunities for early-stage civil society organisations and scholarships for girl students.
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Primarily multi-year grants with broad thematic coverage, plus smaller targeted grants for early-stage CSOs and program-specific partnerships; grant sizes range from a few lakh rupees to several crores. Some opportunities are open through a registration/portal process, while others are invite-only or specific calls with fixed deadlines and review in order received.
Check the Foundation's portal for open calls and general grant registration, as some programs do not accept unsolicited proposals. For targeted calls like the early-stage CSO grant, eligibility is strict (e.g., organization age, geography, and community focus) and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis or by a stated deadline, so submit early and ensure your work aligns closely with vulnerable communities and systems-change priorities.
Current and upcoming funding from Azim Premji Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits (Society/Trust/Section 8 company). Work with vulnerable or marginalised communities. Specific eligibility varies by call; some targeted calls exclude organisations working directly in education or health. Must not be social enterprises. Existing or past partners or those already under consideration may be ineligible for certain calls.
Deadline: No specific universal deadline — applications via registration/portal; Foundation runs both open and targeted calls. Some calls have specific deadlines.
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