AN INITIATIVE BY DANI SPORTS FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT NGOS USING SPORTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.
MORE ABOUT US
This fund is open to organizations working in areas such as physical literacy, early talent development, inclusive access to sports, and long-term athlete development. Through this Request for Proposal (RFP), we aim to identify and support high-impact organizations, helping them grow, strengthen their work, and expand their reach.​
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Our larger vision is to build a healthier, more active India where sport becomes a powerful driver of inclusive growth and lasting transformation.
OUR KEY
OBJECTIVES
Integrate Sports for Development activities into Core Development Agendas
Build a Transparent, Evidence-Driven Grant Platform
Develop a national network of leading not-for-profits driving sports for development.
Promote Organizational Resilience and Innovation
Promote Sustainability and Collaboration
TARGET ORGANISATIONS
Organizations focused on athlete development
including but not limited to those engaged in early-stage talent identification, long-term athlete nurturing, and team-based sports programs geared toward competitive progression at the state, national, or international levels.
Organizations leveraging Sports, Physical Activity and play based activities interventions for social development
including but not limited to those organizations implementing early childhood development programs, school based interventions, community based interventions, programs specifically designed to address social or geographical vulnerabilities of a certain population.
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
In addition to aligning with the defined programmatic categories, organizations must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for support under the Chhalaang Fund:
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Be a legally registered not-for-profit or Section 8 company in India with a minimum of 3 years of operations in the Sports for Development and/or Sports domain at the time of application.
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Hold relevant registrations such as 12A, 80G, and (if applicable) FCRA, along with up-to-date audited financial statements.
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Have a minimum of 3 full-time staff engaged in core operations or program implementation.
DESIRABLE
CRITERIA
While not mandatory, organizations with the following attributes may receive added consideration during the selection process:
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Focus on system-level outcomes, beyond individual participation.
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Active presence or program experience in underserved regions or with marginalized communities.
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Strong commitment to gender inclusion, equity, and/or para-sports.
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Existing collaborations with schools, sports federations, or local partners.
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Clear potential and readiness to scale, replicate, or share learnings across programs or geographies.
SELECTION PROCESS
APPLICATION SCREENING
Applications will be screened for legal and financial compliance, programmatic relevance, and organizational readiness. This includes verifying registrations (12A, 80G, FCRA if applicable), reviewing audited financials, Theory of Change, governance structure, and prior grant management experience.
KEY EVENTS
AND DATES
4th week of May
​Last date for requesting clarification through email​
3rd week of June
Application screening
4th week of July
Panel interview
3rd week of August
3rd week of May
Release of RFP
4th week of May
Last date for submission of application
2nd week of July
Proposal and budget review
2nd week of August
Field visit and due diligence
Final selection and MoU sugning
HOW TO APPLY
The following steps explain how to apply and submit your RFP for the Chhalaang Fund.​
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Carefully read the Request for Proposal (RFP) document to fully understand the application requirements and eligibility criteria.
Download the Project Proposal Format and Project Budget Format from the links below, and complete them with all relevant details before submission.
Use the application link provided below to submit your application. Submission will be considered complete only if done through this link.​
