Goa Govt. Schemes
Made Easy to Understand

👤 Eligibility

• Any Goan institution registered under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860 or under the Indian Trust Act.
• Reservation / Preference / Priority
• Preference will be given to the institutions involved in Cultural Education i.e. imparting training in music, dance, drama, fine art etc.

🎁 Benefits

• Grant-In-Aid in the form of reimbursement to the extent of 80% of the expenditure incurred by the institution for the last financial year, subject to the maximum ceiling given below -
• ₹ 10,000/- for Group ‘H’,
• ₹ 20,000/- for Group ‘G’
• ₹ 35,000/- for Group ‘F’
• ₹ 50,000/- for Group ‘E’
• ₹ 75,000/- for Group ‘D’
• ₹ 1,00,000 for Group ‘C’
• ₹ 2,00,000 for Group ‘B’
• ₹ 3,00,000 for Group ‘A’
• NOTE 1: The institution shall bourne all the expenditure and conduct its activities from its own funds for the first year.
• NOTE 2: The applicant shall get the financial grant to the extent decided by the Department of Art & Culture based on the nature and scope of the cultural activities conducted by the institution.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
2. Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
3. Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
4. Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director or to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be registered under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860.
• The applicant must be registered under the Indian Trust Act.
• The applicant must be involved in a long term project in the field of Art and Culture.
• The applicant must be from the Goan community.
• The applicant must be a resident of Goa for 15 years or more.
• The applicant must be involved in a long term project in the field of Art and Culture.
• The applicant must have contributed at least 15 years in the relevant field.

🎁 Benefits

• Financial Grant: Eligible institutions or individuals shall be entitled for a grant to the extent of 80% of the total expenditure involved.
• Maximum Ceiling: The maximum financial grant limit provided under this scheme is ₹5,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Five Lakhs) per annum.
• Support for Talent and Education: The scheme encourages young talents in the State to excel their talent to reach the highest possible standard/merit under the guidance of a renowned teacher/artist outside the State.
• Scholarships: Financial support is given to students seeking to get basic or advanced education/training in any field of Art and Culture by way of scholarships.
• Disbursement Conditions: The actual financial grant received shall be decided by the Sub-Committee/Department of Art and Culture/Government. This decision is based on the nature and scope of the project, the reputation of the institution, and taking into consideration the overall impact on the society.
• Fund Restriction: The Department/Government may restrict the number of institutions according to the availability of funds.
• Disbursement: The amount is disbursed to the eligible institution(s)/individual(s) in the form of a cheque, after the Director of Art and Culture obtains Government approval based on the Sub-Committee's recommendations.

📋 How to Apply

1. The applicant, whether an eligible institution or an individual, should apply for financial assistance under the scheme by submitting an application in writing.
2. This written application must be submitted along with all the stipulated documentation relevant to the applicant type (Institution or Individual), such as the Detailed Project Report and eligibility proof documents.
3. Once the application is received, the appointed Sub-Committee shall meet as and when required to consider the applications received under this scheme.
4. The Sub-Committee is responsible for assessing the applications and giving its formal recommendations, including the names of the approved institutions and the specific amount sanctioned to each, for further government approval.
5. After the recommendations are formally received from the Sub-Committee, the Director of Art and Culture is responsible for obtaining the necessary Government approval for the recommendations.
6. This government approval confirms the sanctioning of the grant amount to the eligible applicant(s).
7. Following the successful obtaining of the Government approval, the Director of Art and Culture shall disburse the sanctioned amount to the eligible institution(s) or individual(s).
8. This financial assistance will be provided to the beneficiary in the physical form of a cheque.
9. If any grievance arises out of implementation of this scheme, the concerned matter shall be heard and decided by the Minister for Art and Culture.
10. The decision rendered by the Minister for Art and Culture regarding such grievances shall be considered final.

👤 Eligibility

• For Institutions
• Any institution registered under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860 or Indian Trust Act.
• The institution must be involved in long-term projects in the field of Art and Culture.
• For Individuals
• Any individual from the Goan community, who has been a resident of Goa for 15 years or more.
• The individual must be involved in a long-term project in the field of Art and Culture and should have contributed at least 15 years in the relevant field.

🎁 Benefits

• A grant to the extent of 80% of the total expenditure involved is subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹ 5,00,000 per annum.
• Number of Beneficiaries
• The Department/Government may restrict the number of institutions/individuals according to the availability of funds.

📋 How to Apply

1. The Director of Art & Culture shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
2. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
3. Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
4. Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
5. Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be an individual or a cultural group/organization/institution, registered or unregistered.
• The applicant should have experience organizing cultural events/programmes/ exhibitions/festivals.
• The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Directorate of Art & Culture for non-submission of utilization certificate or statement of accounts for any other grant received by the applicant.
• NOTE: The Directorate of Art & Culture, may also suo-moto identify any institution/cultural group or individual person to organize any Cultural Event/Programme/Exhibitions/Festival/Camp/Workshop for the Department of Art & Culture.
• Reservation / Preference / Priority
• Preference will be given to registered institutions/organizations.

🎁 Benefits

• Financial grant maximum upto ₹ 5,00,000 or 80% of the expenditure incurred for organizing the cultural events, whichever is less, based on the nature of the cultural events.
• However, in the case where the Directorate of Art & Culture suo-moto identifies any institution or group or individual person to organize any Cultural Event/Programme/Exhibition/Festival/Camp & Workshop for the Department of Art & Culture then the grant a maximum upto ₹ 5,00,000 or 100% of the expenditure incurred for organizing the event, whichever is less shall be granted for this purpose.
• [ NOTE: The applicant shall get the financial grant to the extent decided by the Department of Art & Culture/ Government based on the nature and scope of the proposed cultural event and the reputation, standing and eligibility of the applicant.]

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
2. Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
3. Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
4. Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director or to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) Community.
• For Children of Widows (Applicant is the Widow)
• The applicant must be a Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS) beneficiary.
• The applicant must have minor children.
• For Orphans (Applicant is the Guardian)
• The applicant must be the guardian of an orphan.
• The orphan must be under the care of a guardian, which includes grandparents, near relatives, or a protective home/dharmasala.
• The orphan must be up to the age of eighteen years.

🎁 Benefits

• Fixed maintenance allowance of ₹1,500/- per month, per child of a widow.
• Fixed maintenance allowance of ₹2,000/- per month, per child who is an orphan.
• The financial support is provided until the children attain the age of eighteen years.
• For children of widows, the benefit is limited to two children.
• For Children of Widows: The amount is released to the beneficiary along with the benefits under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSS).
• For Orphans: The benefit amount will be transferred through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) to the Joint Account of the orphan and the guardian.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Application Submission
2. The applicant, who is a widow and a beneficiary of the Dayanand Social Security Scheme, must apply in the prescribed Application Form ( Annexure A ) to the Directorate of Social Welfare.
3. Step 2: Scrutiny and Sanction
4. The Director of Social Welfare will sanction the amount of benefit under the scheme after scrutinizing the application.
5. Step 3: Fund Release and Disbursement
6. The Director of Tribal Welfare will release the sanctioned amount upon receipt of the sanction order information to the Director of Social Welfare, who in turn will release the amount to the beneficiary along with the benefits under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme.
7. Step 1: Application Submission
8. The guardian of an orphan must apply in the prescribed Application Form ( Annexure B ) to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare.
9. Step 2: Scrutiny and Sanction
10. After the scrutiny of the application, the Director of Tribal Welfare will sanction the amount of benefit.
11. Step 3: Fund Disbursement
12. The amount of benefit will be transferred through the Electronic Clearance System (ESC) to the Joint Account of the orphan and the guardian.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be from Goa.
• The applicant should be a student.
• The applicant should be in the age group of 16 to 30.
• *A copy of the rules and regulations is available at Kala Academy free of charge.

🎁 Benefits

• Advanced training in the field of various disciplines of Art, i.e. Indian Classical Music and Dance, Drama, Western Music, Folk Art, Puppetry, Painting, Sculpture, etc.
• Scholarship of ₹3,000/- per month is given, initially for two years and can be extended for another three years.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The applications are invited by releasing an announcement in local newspapers. The announcement consists of the proforma prescribed by the Kala Academy for application to the scholarship scheme.
2. Step 2: In the provided application form, the interested applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the supporting documents.
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Goa, Campal, Panaji.
4. Step 4: After proper scrutiny, the candidates are interviewed with practical demonstrations in performing arts for the ion.
5. *The Kala Academy reserves the right to the students for advance training.
6. *Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.

👤 Eligibility

• All the Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) having a valid start-up certificate number are eligible.

🎁 Benefits

• Start-ups with a promising idea can get a one-time grant of up to ₹ 10,00,000, as determined by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).
• This incentive can be availed by 100 start-ups each year which will be selected by the SPC as per its due diligence and guidelines.
• NOTE: Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Visit the Official Website of Goa Startup Mission.
2. Step 2: Verify your Email ID and Mobile Number using OTP. You will be redirected to the Registration Page.
3. Step 3: On the Registration/Signup Page , fill in all the mandatory fields of the registration form (Country, Name, Date of Birth, Address, PIN Code, Gender, etc.).
4. Step 4: Create a Login Name and a strong Password (Password can have special characters like @ # $ % ^ & + =).
5. Step 5: Carefully read the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions, and tick the checkboxes.
6. Step 6: Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register/Signup".
7. Step 7: Login to the website using your Login Name and Password. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Login".
8. Step 8: Navigate to the online application form for the relevant scheme.
9. Step 9: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
10. Step 10: Submit the application and note the application reference number for application tracking.
11. OR
12. Step 1: Take a print of the proforma of the application form. Fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
13. Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to SPC via Email at spc-dit.goa@gov.in
14. NOTE: The applicant can apply for this scheme at any time of the financial year.
15. Evaluation Process
16. Step 1: On receipt of the complete application, the SPC shall inspect and verify the contents of the application. Based on the received documents, SPC will scrutinize and perform necessary due diligence on the expenses incurred by the applicant.
17. Step 2: The SPC shall recommend the application for the sanction of reimbursement of the costs incurred towards filing or grant of IP as the case may be.
18. Notification
19. The applications received by the SPC shall be evaluated and approval or rejection shall be notified within 45 days from receipt of the application by the SPC.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be an Individual / Association / Societies / Partnership / Self-help Group (SHG) / Company.
• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) Community.
• The family income of the applicant/beneficiary should not be more than ₹ 1,00,000 per annum.
• The age of the applicant should not be more than 55 years.
• Financial support should only be given to undertake any self-employment activities.
• The applicant will have to provide two guarantors / Surety who is having a sound financial status. One Guarantor should necessarily be a Government Servant.
• NOTE: The eligibility criteria can be relaxed in deserving cases by the decision of the BOD.

🎁 Benefits

• Financial Support up to a maximum of ₹ 10,00,000 to individuals.
• Loan/ Financial Assistance up to a maximum of ₹ 10,00,000 to the Association / Societies / Partnership / Self-help groups (SHG) / Companies.
• The beneficiary is required to contribute a 10% margin money towards the cost of the project. (The BOD may relax this condition considering the merit in each case, but this relaxation shall not be applicable to the Association / Societies / Partnership / SHG / Company etc).
• Insurance
• The life of the beneficiary and the business activity shall be insured from fire, theft, cyclone and other natural calamities with the agency identified by the Corporation and the said policy shall be endorsed in the name of the Corporation.
• In the event of any calamity, the compensation received from the Insurance Company shall be adjusted against the loan outstanding in the Corporation.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Department of Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Goa, Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa, - 403 001.
2. Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
3. Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
4. Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant could be Individuals or groups of individuals could apply. Individuals born and resident in Goa for 15 years were given preference.
• The applicant had to be below 40 years of age. For women, disabled persons, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, the age limit was relaxed by 5 years.
• The applicant had to have passed at least the 8th standard. This requirement could be relaxed in deserving cases by the Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce.
• The income of the applicant along with their spouse should not exceed ₹80,000/- per annum.
• The applicants who had availed more than 15% subsidy under any other scheme were not eligible.
• The applicants who were covered under the Kamdhenu Scheme (except for dairy/dhilling units) were not eligible.
• Preference/Priority
• Priority was given to women entrepreneurs, self-help groups of women, and disabled persons.
• 30% of the budgeted outlay was reserved for women entrepreneurs.
• *The Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce could relax any provision of the scheme with government approval if needed.

🎁 Benefits

• Capital Contribution
• ₹2,00,000/- per individual, covering 50% of the total project cost.
• ₹3,00,000/- per individual for those with professional qualifications, provided the business activity was linked to their qualifications.
• ₹10,00,000/- maximum for groups, with no restriction on the number of members.
• Interest-Free Loan: The capital contribution was interest-free.
• Repayment: Repayment was to be made in equal monthly installments within 10 years, with a moratorium period not exceeding one year.
• Insurance Cover: Special insurance cover was provided, absolving the beneficiary of outstanding dues in case of death or permanent disability. The insurance premium was ₹200 per,00,000/- or part thereof, to be paid once before disbursal.
• Disbursement
• Disbursement of capital contribution was made upon approval of the application by the Task Force Committee.
• The last date for disbursement was 31st January for claims filed between January and June, and 31st July for claims filed between July and December.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The applicant had to purchase the application form for ₹25/- from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa.
2. Step 2: The applicant had to fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3. Step 3: The applicant had to pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200/- and attach the receipt with the application.
4. Step 4: The applicant had to submit the duly filled and signed application form along with all required documents to -
5. The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa.
6. Post Application Processes
7. Step 1: The Task Force Committee (TFC) scrutinized the application and recommended it for disbursement if found feasible.
8. Step 2: Upon approval, the capital contribution was disbursed by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce or the Economic Development Corporation.
9. *Beneficiaries had to repay the capital contribution in equal monthly installments within 10 years, with a moratorium period not exceeding one year.
10. *Beneficiaries had to pay the insurance premium (₹200 per,00,000/- or part thereof) before the disbursal of the loan.
11. Appeal Process
12. In case of grievances, the last date to file an appeal was 20th February for claims filed between January and June, and 20th August for claims filed between July and December.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should qualify as ANY ONE of the following -
• A Non-Government Voluntary Organization registered under the Registration of Societies Act, 1860.
• A Public Trust, registered under any law for the time being in force.
• Local Body.
• Government Body.
• Body as specified by the Govt. having a Managing Body with powers, duties and responsibilities, the experience of working in the field of women and children welfare, and rendering their services without distinction of caste, religion or language.

🎁 Benefits

• The Shelter Homes are given Financial Assistance in the form of Grants consisting of Salary Components and Maintenance Expenditures.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Visit the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Panaji-Goa, and request a hard copy of the proforma of the application form for the scheme from the Concerned Authority.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Concerned Authority.
4. Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgement of the successful submission of the application.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a Tribal Farmers' Cooperative Organization.
• The Cooperative must be registered under the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001.
• The objective of the Cooperative must be to improve productivity and/or to market the farm or forest produce.

🎁 Benefits

• Wages of one resource person (Diploma in Agriculture) and one peon at the rates fixed under the Minimum Wages Act.
• A fixed amount of ₹25,000/- per annum for incurring expenditure on stationery, printing, etc..
• Rent reimbursement for office space, subject to limits: Minimum limit of ₹8,000/- per month for urban areas; Minimum limit of ₹5,000/- per month for rural areas.
• The aforementioned rent will be enhanced accordingly @10% on the actual rent fixed after every three years.
• One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- for the procurement of a Desktop Computer, Uninterruptible Power Supply, computer table, cupboard, table, and chairs, etc.
• The amount is disbursed in two installments.
• The first installment shall be 50% of the total sanctioned amount.
• The balance amount is disbursed only upon submission of a utilization certificate duly verified by the Zonal Agriculture Officer.
• For availing the benefit for the subsequent year, the farmer co-operative shall submit an annual performance report. This report must be verified, signed, and recommended by the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer.
• If the farmer co-operative fails to submit the annual performance report, the succeeding year benefit shall be kept on hold until the report is submitted.
• Wages for the resource person and peon shall be paid by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare on a monthly basis upon submission of attendance by the farmer Co-operatives.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, the interested applicant should visit the Zonal Agriculture Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Zonal Agriculture Officer.
4. Step 1: After verification of the application and all the documents mentioned in the scheme guidelines, the Zonal Agriculture Officer shall forward the complete application package to the Director of Tribal Welfare for final approval and sanction.
5. Step 2: The Director of Tribal Welfare, upon receipt of the application, shall carry out scrutiny of the application form and documents. After satisfactory scrutiny, the Director of Tribal Welfare shall sanction the proposal and the amount to be disbursed to the farmer co-operative society.
6. Step 1: Fifty percent of the total amount sanctioned shall be disbursed to the farmer’s co-operative society as the first installment.
7. Step 2: The farmer co-operative must submit a utilization certificate for the first installment to the Zonal Agriculture Officer. The Zonal Agriculture Officer shall then monitor the functioning of the Co-operative, verify, sign, and submit the Utilization Certificate to the Director of Tribal Welfare.
8. Step 3: After the Director of Tribal Welfare receives the verified Utilization Certificate of the first installment, the Director shall release the balance amount.
9. Step 4: To avail the benefit for any subsequent year, the farmer co-operative shall submit an annual performance report. This report must be verified, signed, and recommended by the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer. If the report is not submitted, the succeeding year benefit will be kept on hold until the report is furnished by the co-operative.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be an individual from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) Community of the State of Goa.
• The applicant can reapply under the said scheme provided he has cleared earlier loans availed under the scheme.

🎁 Benefits

• Short Term Loan of up to ₹ 1,00,000/- as an advance to meet the Financial requirement urgently for Business/ Education/ Medical Purposes.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Ltd, Department of Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Goa, Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa, - 403 001.
2. Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
3. Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
4. Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.