The India NGO Awards were instituted in 2006 with an aim to advance the country's non-profit sector by
promoting financial and organisational sustainability, and strengthening community support of civil society. It is the
joint initiative of the Resource Alliance and The Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation.

The Award seeks to:
- Promote good standards and practices in resource mobilisation, accountability and transparency.
- Recognise and celebrate excellence in the non-profit sector.
- Identify and strengthen successful resource mobilisation practices.
- Create examples and inspiration for other non-profit organisations and promote cross-regional learning.
- Promote the overall credibility of the non-profit sector for long term sustainability.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

All organisations registered in India as Trusts, Societies and Section 25 companies that have been working for a
minimum of 5 years towards social and environmental transformation are eligible to enter.
Organisations that propagate political or religious doctrines are excluded from participation.
NGOs from all over India are invited to enter the competition. Based on their locations, entries received will be
classified into four regions —north, south, east and west.

CATEGORIES
NGOs can apply under one of three categories based on their annual budget for 2007-08:
1. Small : Annual budget of under Rs 50 lakh
2. Medium : Annual budget between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 5 crore
3. Large : Annual budget over Rs 5 crore
Three finalists per category will be selected from each region and invited to the final National Award ceremony in
Delhi, where one winner will be announced in each category.

BENEFITS
- The three national winners in each category will receive a trophy and cash prize of Rs 4,00,000/- each.
- Profiles of the national and regional finalists will be published in a casebook, which will be distributed across the
country.
- All applicants will be invited to participate in customised workshops on resource mobilisation and related areas.
- Regional finalists will participate in platforms to engage with potential donors.

SELECTION PROCESS
Organisations will be evaluated on:
- The effective and sustainable mobilisation of resources from the local community
- The demonstration of efficient management of resources, good governance practices, transparency and
accountability
- Impact of services provided to the community.
Applicants meeting the criteria will be shortlisted for a site visit by a team of assessors in each region.

GUIDELINES
Deadline for submission of application is Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Applicants must submit entries by email (preferred) to indiangoaward@resource-alliance.org or by post to:
Regional Program Officer
The Resource Alliance
B-4/143, Safdarjung Enclave
New Delhi 110 029
Tel: 011-41354766

For more information and to download application forms, please visit www.resource-alliance.org