Items Admissible for Assistance

1. Construction of a building or extension of existing buildings, or rent of the building where the service is provided (staff quarters are excluded, except in the case of wardens, chowkidar, etc.).
2. Salaries and allowances of staff; minimal administration support can also be considered.
3. Cost of equipment, furniture, etc.
4. Charges related to the delivery of the service (education, training, food, etc.).
5. Stipends, etc., in the case of trainees.
6. Other charges as may be necessary for the proper operation of the program.

Norms of Financial Assistance

1. Financial assistance will be provided up to 90% of the approved cost, covering both recurring and non-recurring expenditures.
2. The remaining 10% of the cost should be covered by the voluntary agency or any other organization, with a preference for the voluntary organization itself.
3. In cases where an organization operates in a relatively new area where both voluntary and government efforts are limited but the demand for the service is substantial, the government may cover 100% of the cost.
4. Building Grant Limitation: In the case of building grants, the government grant will be limited to ₹10,00,000.
5. Non-Recurring Grant-in-Aid Ceiling: Regarding non-recurring grant-in-aid under the scheme, a ceiling of ₹10,00,000 per annum per project shall be applicable.

Benefits for Staff

• Project Director: ₹8,400 per month
• Social Worker: ₹4,200 per month
• Doctor (part-time): ₹6,000 per month
• Compounder/Nurse: ₹3,000 per month
• Vocational Trainer: ₹4,200 per month
• Driver: ₹1,800 per month
• Peon/Sweeper/Watchman etc.: ₹2,000 per month

• Diet Charges (Per Person per month): ₹600
• Bedding material (Per person): ₹600 (non-recurring)
• Uniform/Clothing (per person per annum) : ₹1,000
• Washing charges (per person per month): ₹150
• Books & Stationery (per person per annum): ₹400
• Water & Electricity charges (Per annum): ₹6,000

For Organizations/ Institutions

1. The organization should have at least two years of experience working in the related area or demonstrate competence to undertake the proposed scheme.
2. It should not be operated for profit for any individual or body of individuals.
3. It should have a properly constituted Managing Body with its powers, duties, and responsibilities clearly defined and laid down in a written constitution.

For Building Construction

Submission of Initial Building Plans and Estimates

Site Acquisition Confirmation

After Building Completion (to be furnished to the Central Government)

1. A certificate confirming that the building has been completed according to the approved plans and estimates.
2. A statement of the expenditure incurred on the construction of the building, duly audited by authorized auditors.

During Application

1. Statement of the problem the project aims to address.
2. Objectives of the project.
3. Geographical area of operation.
4. Targeted beneficiary group.
5. Description of services to be offered, including any charges for beneficiaries.
6. Expected project outcomes.
7. The organization's expertise and experience in implementing such programs.
8. Cost estimates, broken down by recurring and non-recurring items, for each year, including staff salaries and allowances.