10 Startup Grants and Funding Programs Newly Listed This Week — July 2026

This week, 10 new startup grants and funding programs have been added to Startup Grants India. These programs, primarily from the Government of Gujarat, cover a range of sectors including small business development, handicrafts, khadi weaving, and women entrepreneurship. Notable providers include the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam, and the Cottage and Rural Industries Department.

Newly Listed This Week

Scheme for Small Business Owners of Scheduled Castes to Buy a Place of Business/Shop (Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat)

The Scheme for Small Business Owners of Scheduled Castes provides financial assistance to SC individuals to purchase commercial premises in urban areas. Launched in 1991 by the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare, it addresses the capital barrier faced by marginalized entrepreneurs. Eligible applicants can receive up to ₹10,15,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme (Cottage and Rural Industries Department, Gujarat)

The Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme offers subsidized yarn to handloom weavers through freight reimbursement (1-8.5%) and a 15% subsidy on yarn purchases from NHDC-recognized depots. Beneficiaries include handloom cooperatives, NGOs, and development centers. Implemented by District Industries Centers (DICs), the scheme sustains employment for economically weak weavers, particularly from Scheduled Castes. The deadline is rolling.

Handicraft Mela Participation Scheme (Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat)

The Handicraft Mela Participation Scheme enables artisans, SHGs, and registered handicraft organizations to participate in state and national fairs. iNDEXT-C provides essential support for stall booking, transport, and display. This program connects traditional craftspeople with buyers, boosting livelihoods. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Handicraft Rebate Scheme (Cottage and Rural Industries Department, Gujarat)

The Handicraft Rebate Scheme offers a permanent 5% rebate on retail sales of handicrafts, with an additional 10% during festive seasons (total 15% for general cooperatives). Women-led cooperatives receive an even higher rebate. The scheme targets industrial cooperatives, apex societies, and women-led groups. It is open for applications year-round.

Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (GTKVN) (Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam)

The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (GTKVN) provides micro-loans up to ₹60,000 to women from Thakor and Koli communities for starting or expanding small businesses. The scheme aims to foster economic independence and is implemented by the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (for women only) GNTDNT (Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat)

The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (GNTDNT) offers financial assistance up to ₹1,25,000 to women from nomadic and denotified castes. Implemented by the Gujarat Nomadic and Denotified Castes Development Corporation, the scheme supports self-employment ventures. Rolling applications.

Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay (Spinning & Weaving Assistance Scheme) (Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board)

The Vishesh Katan, Vankari & Vanat Sahay provides production incentives to individual Khadi spinners and weavers. Operated by the Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board under the Industries & Mines Department, it complements central support to encourage higher output and quality. The deadline is rolling.

Swayam Saksham Yojana (GBCDC) (Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation)

The Swayam Saksham Yojana offers low-interest loans up to ₹5,00,000 to unemployed backward class youth who have vocational or professional training. It supports establishing clinics, law offices, engineering units, and other businesses. Run by GBCDC under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. Rolling applications.

Micro Finance Scheme for Self Help Groups (GTKVN) (Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam)

The Micro Finance Scheme for Self Help Groups provides loans up to ₹60,000 to women SHGs from Thakor and Koli castes. It aims to bridge the financial gap for underserved communities to start or expand small businesses. Rolling deadline.

Term Loan Scheme (GSKVN) (Gujarat Safai Kamdar Vikas Nigam)

The Term Loan Scheme offers loans up to ₹15,00,000 to safai kamdars (sanitation workers) and their families for establishing income-generating self-employment ventures. Implemented by GSKVN under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, the scheme facilitates transition from manual scavenging to dignified livelihoods. Applications accepted year-round.

Before Applying

Several of these programs have specific eligibility constraints based on caste or community. The Scheme for Small Business Owners of Scheduled Castes is limited to SC individuals, while Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (GTKVN) targets Thakor and Koli women, and the GNTDNT version targets nomadic and denotified castes. The Term Loan Scheme (GSKVN) is for safai kamdars and their families. Additionally, the Handicraft Rebate Scheme and Mill Gate Price Subsidy require cooperative or SHG registration. All programs have rolling deadlines, meaning applications can be submitted at any time without fixed batch dates. However, applicants should confirm documentation requirements—such as community certificates or SHG registration—before applying.