Scheme of Financial Assistance to Literary/Educational Institutions for Organizing Programs/Conferences
The scheme aims to encourage intellectual and cultural activities by providing financial support to institutions conducting seminars, workshops, symposiums, and literary programs.
About This Scheme
The “Scheme of Financial Assistance to Literary/Educational Institutions for Organizing Programs/Conferences” by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide grants to registered institutions for organizing events such as seminars, dialogues, conventions, workshops, and literary festivals. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, and financial assistance is disbursed based on actual expenses, subject to a maximum limit. Institutions must comply with language usage norms, use appropriate branding and logos, and submit reports and financial documentation after event completion. Events can be state-level, national, or international, and must involve recognized speakers, literary scholars, and culturally relevant topics.
Benefits
Funding Assistance for Institutions:
Up to âš50,000/- or 75% of the actual expenditure, whichever is lower, is provided for organizing approved literary or educational events.
Honorarium for Speakers:
An honorarium of up to âš2,000/- per speaker can be paid to invited speakers participating in the event.
Note:
Any honorarium amount exceeding âš2,000/- will not be reimbursed by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy and must be borne by the organizing institution.
Events must be reported with bills, photos, invitation cards, and video recordings.
Eligibility Criteria
A registered literary or educational institution shall be eligible.
Only 2 programs can organize per year by the institution.
The program must be related to literature, education, or cultural discourse.
The institution must use the Gujarati language in all materials (alongside any other language).
The event must clearly acknowledge Gujarat Sahitya Academy through logos and name placement.
The program must involve a minimum 5 speakers.
All payments above âš5,000/- must be made through banking channels only (RTGS/NEFT/Cheque).
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the online
application form
page.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha.
Step 4: Click on the “Submit” button to complete the application process.
Contact Us:
Gujarat Sahitya Academy
Jawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.
Phone: 079 – 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656
Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Funding Assistance for Institutions:
Up to âš50,000/- or 75% of the actual expenditure, whichever is lower, is provided for organizing approved literary or educational events.
Honorarium for Speakers:
An honorarium of up to âš2,000/- per speaker can be paid to invited speakers participating in the event.
Note:
Any honorarium amount exceeding âš2,000/- will not be reimbursed by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy and must be borne by the organizing institution.
Events must be reported with bills, photos, invitation cards, and video recordings.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the online application form
page.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha.
Step 4: Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application process.
Contact Us:
Gujarat Sahitya Academy
Jawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.
Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656
Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scheme of Financial Assistance to Literary/Educational Institutions for Organizing Programs/Conferences |
| Short Title | SFALEOPC |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Sports & Culture |
| States | Gujarat |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 5 â Any years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in â |