Open Call: Samhita-CGF Catalytic Grant Programme (India)

Samhita–CGF is opening Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a multi-year catalytic grant programme supporting organisations working to improve education and learning pathways for underserved children and youth in India. The programme will provide multi-year support for up to three years, with a focus on strengthening education systems, improving learning outcomes, and enabling school-to-work and further education pathways. The EOI submission deadline is 9 October 2026 (time zone not specified in the source). Samhita–CGF’s catalytic grant programme is designed to support nonprofits working on education for underserved children and youth. The programme aims to fund practical, system-strengthening approaches that improve learning outcomes and help young people move into further education and employment opportunities. The opportunity also emphasizes strengthening education systems and community-level engagement, including parental engagement and adolescent agency. Selected nonprofits will receive multi-year support for up to three years. The programme is intended to help organisations:

Award amount and cost coverage details: Not specified in the source.

The opportunity invites Expressions of Interest from nonprofit organisations working in Education in India. The post indicates that applicants should have: Mandatory eligibility criteria, exclusions, and required organisational qualifications: Not specified in the source. Applicants should review the official programme page linked below for the complete eligibility requirements. EOIs are invited from organisations working on the following priority areas: Other education sub-sectors (e.g., early childhood education): Not specified in the source. Applicants should confirm fit against the programme’s priority areas in the official guidelines. This catalytic grant programme targets education interventions that go beyond access, focusing on learning outcomes and the transition from schooling to future opportunities. By emphasizing parental engagement, adolescent agency, and school-to-work pathways, the programme is aligned with education outcomes that matter for underserved youth. For eligible nonprofits, this opportunity may support multi-year work to strengthen education systems and build practical solutions in India. (Year not specified in the source.) Required documents and submission instructions beyond the EOI form: Not specified in the source. Applicants should follow the official guidance linked above. What is the Samhita–CGF Catalytic Grant Programme? It is a multi-year catalytic grant programme for nonprofits working in education, supporting practical solutions to improve learning outcomes and strengthen education pathways for underserved children and youth in India. How long is the funding support? Selected nonprofits receive multi-year support for up to three years. The exact duration per award is not specified in the source. Which education age group and themes are prioritized? The post prioritizes ages 9–15 and focuses on improving learning outcomes, strengthening parental engagement, developing life skills/adolescent agency/transition readiness, and strengthening school-to-work transition. Is this opportunity only for India-based organisations? The opportunity is presented as being for India. The source text explicitly references “in India,” and the comments include a question about whether it is only applicable in India. What is the EOI deadline? The EOI must be submitted by 9 October 2026. The source does not specify the deadline time or time zone. How do I apply? Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) using the Google Form linked in the post: Submit your EOI (Google Form). Review the programme eligibility and priority areas first via the official link: Explore the programme, eligibility & priority areas. What documents are required for the EOI? Not specified in the source. Applicants should consult the official programme page and the EOI form instructions for document requirements. If your organisation works in education in India and aligns with the priority areas (ages 9–15 learning outcomes, parental engagement, adolescent agency/transition readiness, and school-to-work transition), review the official programme page and submit your EOI through the linked Google Form by 9 October 2026.