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CSR funding partnerships for NGOs

Companies need credible partners to run CSR plantation. We connect eligible NGOs with them and help put the project together.

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Schedule VII (iv)

environment & agroforestry

CSR-1

registration with MCA

12A & 80G

income tax registrations

400+ companies

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Quick answer

How can an NGO get CSR funding for tree plantation?

Under India's CSR rules, an NGO implementing a company's CSR project must be a registered trust, society or Section 8 company with 12A and 80G registration, at least three years of relevant track record, and a CSR-1 registration number from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Tree plantation qualifies under Schedule VII item (iv). We connect eligible NGOs with companies and help plan the project.

CSR rules for implementing agenciesShow

Environmental sustainability, ecological balance, agroforestry and conservation of natural resources are eligible CSR activities under Schedule VII, item (iv).
An implementing agency must be a Section 8 company, registered public trust or registered society, registered under sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act.
It must have an established track record of at least three years in similar activities.
Since 1 April 2021, implementing agencies must register with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs by filing form CSR-1 to get a CSR registration number.
The company's board must be satisfied that funds were used as approved; multi-year ongoing projects are allowed.

Sources:Ministry of Corporate Affairs: Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 · Companies Act, 2013: Section 135 and Schedule VII (India Code) · Income Tax Department: registration under sections 12A/12AB and 80G

Last reviewed: October 2026

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What we help with

From finding a funder to reporting back.

Finding a funder

We introduce eligible partner NGOs to companies planning CSR plantation in their region.

Proposal and budget

Project plan, species, community component, budget and timeline, in the format CSR teams expect.

Compliance documents

A checklist of the registrations and documents companies ask for, so due diligence moves fast.

Reporting

GreenTrack records and reports for progress, survival and utilisation, ready for the company's CSR filings.

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How a CSR partnership works

Five steps, agreed in writing.

Check eligibility
Registrations, CSR-1 number and track record in place.
Apply as a partner
Share your documents and past projects with us.
Match with a company
We introduce you to a company whose CSR plan fits your region and work.
Agree the project
Scope, budget, roles and reporting in a tripartite or bilateral agreement.
Deliver and report
Plant, track on GreenTrack, care for the trees and report to the company.

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Questions from NGOs

Is tree plantation an eligible CSR activity?

Yes. Schedule VII item (iv) of the Companies Act covers environmental sustainability, ecological balance, agroforestry and conservation of natural resources.

What registrations does an NGO need for CSR funding?

Registration as a trust, society or Section 8 company; 12A (or 12AB) and 80G under the Income Tax Act; and a CSR-1 registration number from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Does an NGO need a track record to receive CSR funds?

Yes. The CSR rules require an established track record of at least three years in similar activities for trusts, societies and Section 8 companies.

How do we get a CSR-1 registration number?

By filing form CSR-1 on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal, with the required documents and digital signatures.

Do you guarantee CSR funding?

No. We introduce eligible partners to companies and help with the proposal; each company decides whom to fund.

Can CSR funds pay for tree care after planting?

Yes, when maintenance is part of the approved project. Multi-year ongoing projects are allowed under the CSR rules.

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CSR funding partnerships for NGOs

How can an NGO get CSR funding for tree plantation?