Who can apply?
Eligible legally registered nonprofit, nongovernmental bodies, including Indian trusts, societies, Section 8 companies and recognised international equivalents.
Free institutional membership
Join SWAPINGO
Eligible registered nonprofit NGOs become members once their application is reviewed and approved. Accreditation is earned later through independent institutional verification.
Membership first. Accreditation through demonstrated quality.
01Apply
Submit an application through SDF's existing institutional collaboration process.
02Become a Member
After SDF approval, eligible NGO Entities receive free membership and a Temporary Dashboard.
03Complete Profile
Finish the NGO institutional profile to 100% and submit it for SDF Admin review.
04Use Permanent Dashboard
After SDF review clearance, manage self-assessment, improvement and collaborations. Accreditation remains separate.
05Earn Accreditation
Verified 80/100, all mandatory safeguards and independent approval are needed before official representation or voting.
What is free?
Ordinary NGO membership is free. Approved professional engagements and related arrangements may have independently agreed costs where applicable.
What is restricted?
Membership alone does not grant accreditation, meeting representation, voting rights or permission to use the protected SWAPINGO logo or seal.
Developer dashboard example: The single NGO Entity progresses from a Temporary Profile Dashboard (100% completion) to SDF Admin review and then the Permanent Dashboard. Chapter roles and accreditation permissions remain separate. Open Sample NGO Dashboard (Demo Only) →