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Request for Proposals: Climate Smart Livelihoods (India)

Deadline: 14-Jun-25

The SBI Foundation invites proposals seeking funding under SBIF LEAP: Climate Smart Livelihoods.

SBIF intends to engage non-profit organizations registered in India for funding projects in the thematic area of Climate Smart Livelihoods. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite potential grantees with a proven track record to implement projects in Climate Smart Livelihoods.

Focus Areas
  • The focus areas of SBIF are Livelihoods & Entrepreneurship, Education, Environment, Sports, Rural Development, Healthcare, Disability & Inclusion, and Women Empowerment.
Scope
  • Baseline & Planning: Climate vulnerability mapping, agro-ecological profiling, traditional knowledge documentation, and socio-economic assessments.
  • Capacity Building: Training SHGs, youth, farmers, and community resource persons on climate smart agriculture, NRM, regenerative practices, and enterprise development.
  • Demonstration & Livelihoods: Model plots for resilient crops, indigenous seed banks, water harvesting, renewable energy tools, alternative livelihood and integrated livelihoods (e.g., aquaculture, NTFPs).
  • Technology Integration: AI-based early warnings, digital MIS, mobile advisories, and market access tools only empaneled/patented/approved technologies (ICRISAT, ICAR, MoRD, etc.).
  • Convergence & Policy Alignment: Integration with key schemes (MGNREGA, NRLM, PMKSY, RKVY, etc.), collaboration with government line departments, and model replication guidelines.
  • Monitoring & Knowledge Sharing: Real-time tracking, impact assessments, and dissemination of success stories, toolkits, and IEC materials.
Themes
  • Micro-Entrepreneurship
  • Integrated Livestock Development
  • Setting up Community Institutions
  • Innovators for Bharat- Promoting Startups
  • Skilling for Future
  • Climate Smart Livelihoods
Type of Climate Smart Livelihoods Program
  • The livelihood program shall be designed to cater to the demand of the targeted locations. Organizations are encouraged to apply for only 1 component (Climate resilient Agriculture & Horticulture or Diversified livelihoods & Green enterprise development). A broad list of activities are listed below:
    • Climate-Resilient Agriculture & Horticulture:
      • Promotion of Indigenous and Resilient Cropping Systems:
        • Indigenous seed systems and community seed banks
        • Salt- and drought-tolerant crop varieties
        • Millets, pulses and medicinal herbs suited to regional agro-climatic zones
      • Sustainable Farming Models:
        • Agroforestry, silvi-pasture, and spring rejuvenation
        • Integrated farming systems and organic farming
        • Agro-horticulture interventions such as WADI model and multi-tier farming
      • Water Resource Management:
        • Region-specific interventions like rainwater harvesting, solar enabled irrigation system (drip/sprinkler/etc.)
        • Coastal farming systems incorporating mangroves and salt-tolerant paddy varieties
    • Diversified Livelihood & Green Enterprise Development
      • Livelihood Diversification:
        • Promotion of non-farm and allied activities such as:
        • Beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, eco-tourism
        • Livestock management, coastal aquaculture, fishery development
        • NTFP value chains and forest-based micro-enterprises
      • Enterprise and Infrastructure Support:
        • Setup of agro-processing units, bio-fertilizer production, and solar dryers
        • Community-owned infrastructure vermicomposting pits, nurseries, cold chains, and solar powered units
      • Market and Financial Linkages:
        • Value chain integration and digital platforms for market access
Funding Information
  • The budget for a proposal should be in the range of Rs. 50.00 Lakhs to Rs. 5.00 Cr. for a support period of 1-3 years starting this Financial Year.
Target Beneficiary Group
  • Small and marginal farmers in vulnerable geographies
  • Tribal communities and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
  • Landless farmers
  • Women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PwDs)
  • Members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Joint Liability
  • Groups (JLGs), and Common Interest Groups (CIGs)
Eligibility Criteria
  • The NGO should have a minimum of 3 years of existence on the date of publication of this RFP.
  • The NGO should have a minimum of 3 years of overall work experience in the proposed thematic area and should have a presence in the proposed state.
  • The NGOs having demonstrated capability to improve measurable outcomes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the intervention will be preferred.
  • The Agency must have a proven track record of designing and implementing climate smart livelihoods in the mentioned areas/regions.
  • The NGO must have completed at least 3 assignments/projects of a similar nature funded by a Public sector/Govt. Organizations/Central/State government authority/ Foundations.
Ineligibility Criteria
  • The cumulative annual revenue of the organization for the last 3 financial years is less than Rs. 2.00 Crores (For project proposals between 50 Lakhs to Rs. 1.00 Cr) / Rs. 5.00 Crores (For project proposals above Rs. 1.00 Cr).
  • It has political or religious associations.
  • It fails to furnish the due diligence documents mentioned in Annexure II.
  • The number of board members is less than 3.
  • The number of permanent employees is less than 5.
  • Individual donors are among the top 3 donors.

For more information, visit SBIF.