The sanction of the funds to NGOs would be made according the priorities based upon the geographical focus. This is based upon the allocation of the certain areas as poor and backward by the Government of Indai under the Backward Regions Grant Fund, in which nearly 250 districts have been mapped in such a manner. For a list of these districts, visit this link.
Concept notes have to be submitted in the initial stage, following which detailed proposals would be requested. However, it is mandatory for all applicants to be registered at PADOR. PADOR or the Potential Applicant Data On-Line Registration ensures that the EC has complete and up-to-date information about the applying organization and it is a one-time process. After registration, the applications can be sent by mail only to the Delegation of the European Commission based in New Delhi, India. The last date for submitting the concept notes is 22 May 2009. For more information, download the Guidelines for Grant Applicants, the Grant Application Form, Budget or Logical Framework Analysis or visit this link.
