Reliance Foundation
CSR/philanthropic foundation of Reliance Industries, running programs in health, education, livelihoods, and digital inclusion across India.
Reliance Foundation at a glance
| Address | India |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.reliancefoundation.org |
Programs by Reliance Foundation
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Reliance Foundation, separate from the funding calls above.
WomenLeaders India Fellowship
FellowshipA ten-month fellowship that invests in extraordinary social sector women leaders and social entrepreneurs to drive an ambitious agenda for women’s leadership in India.
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Launched in 2022, the Fellowship aims to empower women leaders in the social sector with the knowledge, skills, and network necessary to spearhead transformational changes in society. Through leadership development workshops, mentorship opportunities, and industry exposure, the programme helps social sector leaders and social entrepreneurs to refine their vision, build their capacity and accelerate their impact. Over ten months, the Fellowship aims to empower 50 exceptional women leaders from across India, each dedicated to driving transformative change within their communities. Focus areas include Climate Resilience, Sports for Development, Education, or Livelihood Generation at the grassroots. Fellows will work on their own innovative project aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and receive mentor and peer support. It includes both in-person gatherings and virtual leadership webinars. Selected winning projects will receive a grant award to help scale their project further.
Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2026–27
FellowshipA flagship scholarship program to award 5,100 first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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On the eve of India’s Independence Day, Reliance Foundation announced the opening of applications for its flagship Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2026–27, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders. These scholarships are open for applications to first-year UG & PG students.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Reliance Foundation, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EdTech AcceleratorSupports EdTech solutions for foundational learning for children from low-income communities; open to non-profit and private organisations. | Acceleration | — | grant funding, mentoring support |
| WomenLeaders India FellowshipEmpowers 50 social sector women leaders and social entrepreneurs in Climate Resilience, Sports for Development, Education, or Livelihood Generation at the grassroots. | Fellowship | — | leadership development workshops, mentorship opportunities, industry exposure, grant award |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
News
- Reliance Foundation, Gates Foundation advance scalable solutions for one million women; announce first-round winners of 'SheConnects Digital Accelerator: India'aninews.in · 2 months ago
- Reliance Foundation, Gates Foundation Select Six NGOs Under SheConnects Digital Accelerator, Launch Second Round of Grantsjammulinksnews.com · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
About Reliance Foundation
Reliance Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited, set up in 2010 to provide impetus to the company's various philanthropic initiatives. It is led by Founder Chairperson Nita M Ambani and works under a stated philosophy of We Care. The foundation works across nine areas: rural transformation, health, education, sports for development, disaster management, women empowerment, arts, culture and heritage, environment and animal welfare, and urban renewal. It describes its vision as working towards an inclusive and equitable society where everyone has equal opportunity to realise their full potential, and frames its work as creating holistic and sustainable solutions to development challenges. Its programmes operate across 36 states and union territories, and the foundation says its initiatives have so far covered 98,000 Indian villages along with several urban locations, touching the lives of over 100 million people. Organisations and social enterprises engage with it through its thematic programmes and initiatives.
Frequently asked questions about Reliance Foundation
What does Reliance Foundation do?
Reliance Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited, set up in 2010 to provide impetus to the company's various philanthropic initiatives. It is led by Founder Chairperson Nita M Ambani and works under a stated philosophy of We Care.
Where is Reliance Foundation located?
Reliance Foundation is based in India.
What programs does Reliance Foundation run?
Reliance Foundation runs WomenLeaders India Fellowship and Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2026–27.
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