What is the eligibility for FCRA registration?

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Short answerTo get FCRA registration, an NGO generally must have existed for at least 3 years and spent a reasonable amount on its core activities in that time. Newer organisations that have a specific foreign grant lined up can instead apply for prior permission.

3-year track record

Plus a minimum spend on genuine activities over those years. Confirm the current spend threshold.

Newer NGOs: prior permission

A specific donor and project can be approved via prior permission.

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