Facebook announces call for applications from non-profit organisations for its CSR grant

NEW DELHI: Facebook India on Wednesday announced a call for applications for its CSR initiative, Facebook Pragati – powered by N/Core (The/Nudge Centre for Social Innovation).

Facebook said the initiative will incubate and accelerate, early stage women led non-profits that are working in the areas of women entrepreneurship and to drive awareness and adoption of technology among women in India. This is a part of the Corporate Social responsibility mandate by the Government, where Facebook will work in collaboration with N/Core. The social media giant said Facebook Pragati will award four grants of up to Rs 50 lakh for each non-profit to scale their work.