19 Grants for 19 Projects

About the Project

Ncell Foundation is proud to open application under the 19 for19 ie 19 grants for 19 projects. In line with our vision ‘Leave No One Behind’, we are committed to drive social causes that impact our community and people at large. We aspire to touch lives of people by being a change maker and building a strong emotional connect with every Nepali.

Our Purpose

Our Commitment & promise to drive social cause aspiring to serve people of Nepal at large. Reinforcing and renewing our commitment to create a lasting impact at the community via impactful grassroot level social initiatives helps to transform/touch their lives.

Community Project Modality

With an intent to reach and connect with local people of Nepal from all the Provinces, application from organizations (not-for-profit) is called for implementation of the projects in their community that provide local solutions to local problems. The seed fund for such community projects is Rs. 10 lakh for one project in one community. The project is to be implemented in collaboration with local government in line with the priority areas as detailed below.

Our Focus Areas for Community Projects

Our Primary focus area remains as ensuring access to health care services at the remotest part of Nepal and access to quality education to all and preservation and conservation of environment. We are seeking in applications from eligible not for profit companies for impactful projects under below verticals broadly categorized as Primary and Secondary focus areas.

Primary Focus Areas:

Education: Projects that help to improve the educational outcomes for disadvantaged communities. Proposals can include educational support for community schools, libraries, literacy programs for children and adults, support for resource centres, inclusive education for people living with disabilities, innovative ways to unlock digital learning, support for STEM education in schools, teacher training etc.
Health: Projects that help communities with access to quality health care services. Providing medicine and health equipment to community health organizations, running heath awareness programs, health camps and other health related works in marginalized communities.
Environment: Projects in line with promoting Climate Action drive, supporting towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions, Sustainability campaigns at community level, promoting Going Green in line with SDGs and ESG global frameworks.

Secondary Focus Areas:

Disaster Response and Preparedness: Projects that helps to support the disaster preparedness and response at the community level for disasters including Flood, Landslide, Earthquake, Fire, among other disaster situations and solutions to minimize the impact of these disasters at community level.
Livelihood Support: Skill development and income generating programs to people with Low income; people from backward areas, village women, disabled peoples, minority groups and marginalized society.
Promoting Nepalese Art, Culture and Literature of Nepal

Eligibility Criteria:

Only organisations but exclusively not-for-profit can apply for the grant
Must have a significant experience working in the field of community development projects
Organisations must have and display the leadership, financial management, experience, expertise and capacity to effectively carry out the proposed program activities.

Guidelines to Apply:

Please download this application form and email us the filled application form with the supporting documents via email

Ncellfoundation@ncell.com.np

Click Here to download the form.
Deadline for submitting application under the 19 for 19 grant is January 13, 2025 (Poush 29, 2081)