Our purpose is not money — it is to serve children through the right people. These pathways help identify partners who will stay accountable for children every day, not organisations looking only for funding.
Where a refundable security deposit or investment is required, it is a practical commitment mechanism. It protects children from centres that open casually and then stop, and it aligns serious partners with the responsibility of daily operations. It is not a programme fee, and it is not how No Hungry Child “makes money.”
We look for NGOs who can identify eligible children, run the centre responsibly, keep standards, and remain present when challenges arise. Financial capacity may differ by option; seriousness should not.
Your organisation sets up the centre infrastructure from its own resources, showing readiness to own the space children will depend on. Eligible investment may later be considered for reimbursement/refund under programme terms.
A lower-entry commitment route: place a refundable ₹10 lakh security deposit instead of funding the full setup yourself. It shows you will stand behind the centre — it is not a programme fee.
If the full Option 2 deposit is not possible right now, start smaller. Contribute ₹2 lakh as a refundable commitment. Subject to approval, No Hungry Child may provide about ₹20 lakh grant support for a six-month pilot. Performance can open the door to a larger pathway. English and Hindi videos available.
No large security deposit and no full centre capital investment. Prove capability first by running a one-day No Hungry Child programme for about 100 children as per guidelines. Guidance available in English and Hindi.
If you are committed to serving children but cannot arrange the Option 2 deposit from your own resources, financial support may be available for eligible NGOs. Enquiry does not mean automatic approval — capability and seriousness still come first.
Choose the option that fits your capacity — and come ready to serve children with consistency. Indicate Option 1, 2, 3 or 4 on your Expression of Interest; ask about financial support only if Option 2 financing review is needed.