Cultural Function and Production Grant (CFPG)

What it is

Support approved cultural functions, productions, exhibitions, workshops, seminars, festivals and small research or development projects related to Indian culture.

What you get

• Up to 75% of project expenditure, normally capped at INR 5 lakh per projectUp to ₹5,00,000

Who it is for

• organization must be not-for-profit and registered under the applicable Societies, Trusts, Companies or Central/State Act route
• organization should have been functioning and registered for at least three years
• organization must have a properly constituted managing body with written powers and responsibilities
• NGO/voluntary organization must have an NGO Darpan Unique ID and provide PAN where applicable
• organization must have facilities, resources, personnel and experience for the proposed project
• organization must have tied up or planned matching resources of at least 25 percent of project cost
• application should be recommended by a National Akademy, Government culture-related organization or State/UT authority or academy

How to apply

1. 1
   Confirm the institutional route

   Verify that the applicant is a qualifying not-for-profit cultural organization and not an ordinary commercial startup or MSME.

2. 2
   Prepare the project and matching-resource plan

   Document the cultural project, duration, personnel, itemized expenditure and sources of at least 25 percent matching resources.

3. 3
   Assemble the prescribed dossier

   Complete the official form and checklist with registration, governing body, annual report, three years of accounts, balance sheet, recommendation, indemnity bond and bank authorization.

   Official step
4. 4
   Submit and track review

   Submit through the current official route; the Expert Committee considers applications through the year subject to funds and meetings.

   Official step

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