Road Safety Advocacy Grant 2026: Financial Assistance & Awards for NGOs
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Quick answer
The Road Safety Advocacy Grant provides financial assistance to NGOs, trusts, cooperatives and academic institutions for road safety programmes. Eligible agencies can receive milestone‑based payments and awards of up to ₹5 lakh. Apply online through the Morth NGO Grant Portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Milestone payments & ₹5 lakh awards |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Road Transport & Highways |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways runs the Road Safety Advocacy Grant to encourage road safety awareness. It offers milestone‑wise or single‑stage financial assistance to agencies that run road safety or advocacy programmes. In addition, the Ministry awards first, second and third prizes to outstanding agencies or individuals in each state or union territory.
Benefits
- Milestone‑wise payments up to 30% of approved grant
- Single‑stage payment for programmes less than 120 days
- Awards: 1st ₹5 lakh, 2nd ₹2 lakh, 3rd ₹1 lakh
- TA/DA reimbursement ₹25,000 per person (max 2)
Who can apply (eligibility)
- NGO/Trust under Indian Trusts Act, Cooperative Society under Societies Registration Act, Firm under Companies Act, or Academic Institution accredited by UGC
- Registered on DARPAN platform and provide unique ID
- Have completed at least one road safety or advocacy programme in last 3 years
- Not blacklisted or debarred by any State/Central Government
Documents required
- Registration/Incorporation certificate
- NGO Registration Certificate issued by State
- Power of Attorney for Lead Member of Consortium
- Self‑declaration Affidavit that organisation not blacklisted
- Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements with CA certification
- Certificate from CA highlighting value of projects executed in last 3 years
- Work Order/Letter of Award/Contract for projects executed in last 3 years
- Self‑Declaration affidavit by Head on projects executed
- Detailed Proposal, approach and methodology
- Details on targets for each milestone
- Any other relevant documents
How to apply
- 1Register on the Morth NGO Grant Portal
- 2Provide NGO Darpan ID and PAN Card
- 3Verify registration via OTP sent to registered mailing address
- 4Login to the portal and enter bank details
- 5Fill the Road Safety Advocacy application form
- 6Submit the proposal
- 7Track application status from the portal
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of this scheme?+
The objective of the Scheme is to stimulate and encourage opportunities for various agencies through participation, in order to create awareness on road safety.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?+
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
What are the eligibility criteria to apply under the scheme?+
The Applicant Agency shall comply with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant Agency shall be an NGO/Trust under the Indian Trusts Act/Cooperative Society under the Societies Registration Act/Firm registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 or an Academic Institution accredited/affiliated to or recognized as a University or Deemed University by UGC Act. 2. In case the Applicant Agency is NGO, then the Applicant Agency shall be registered on the DARPAN Platform- NITI Aayog and shall provide a Unique ID while submitting the proposal. 3. The Applicant Agency shall provide documentary evidence of undertaking a road safety programme or any other similar activity of an advocacy nature. 4. The Applicant Agency should have experience in completing at least one road safety or advocacy/awareness-related program in the last three years. 5. The Applicant Agency should not have been blacklisted or debarred by any State/ Central Government Entities from receiving any funds.
What are the benefits of this scheme?+
Under the scheme, the financial assistance is provided to the Applicant Agency in Milestone wise or Single Stage. Also, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways shall give three awards (first, second, and third) in each State/UT to the individuals or agencies engaged in road safety advocacy and allied activities to recognize the outstanding work carried out by them.
What is the amount of prize money?+
The details of prize money are as follows: 1st prize : ₹5 Lakhs + Certificate, 2nd prize: ₹2 Lakhs + Certificate, 3rd prize: ₹1 Lakh + Certificate.
Can the selected agency for award reimburse the amount of TA/DA?+
Yes, the outstation winners will be reimbursed a lump sum of INR 25,000/- per person (subject to a maximum of two persons per agency) to meet the costs towards travel and accommodation.
Is there any limit on maximum financial assistance to an Applicant Agency for a programme?+
Yes, the maximum financial assistance to an Applicant Agency for a programme shall not be more than double the maximum value of the project executed by the Applicant Agency during the last 3 years.
Who will decide the amount of Financial Assistance/Grant provided to the Applicant Agency?+
The amount of Financial Assistance/Grant provided to the Applicant Agency shall be decided by the Competent Authority in MoRTH based on the expected outcome and impact of the proposed programme.
How to apply under the scheme?+
The Applicant Agency desirous of implementing the road safety programme shall submit the proposal online. All Applicant Agency who wish to apply may visit Morth NGO Grant Portal.
What are the criteria for evaluation of proposal?+
The proposals shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Geographical coverage of the programme 2. Alignment with the themes proposed under the Scheme 3. Past experience of the participating agency in the similar programmes.
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