SBI Foundation’s Request for Proposals in India: Environment & Sustainability

Deadline: 25-May-2024

The SBI Foundation is seeking funding under SBIF CONSERW: For restoration of mangroves in the coastal belts of India.

SBI Foundation’s work through its flagship program, SBIF CONSERW – ‘Conservation Through Sustainable Engagements, Restoration and Wildlife Protection’, is geared towards achieving the UN SDG 6 ‘’Clean Water and Sanitation”, SDG 7 “Affordable and Clean Energy”, SDG 11 “Sustainable Cities and Communities”, SDG 13 “Climate Action”, SDG 14 “Life Below Water” and SDG 15 “Life on Land”.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite potential grantees with a proven track record to implement projects in the thematic area of restoration of mangroves in the coastal belts of India for a period of 2-3 years starting from FY 2024-25.

Scope of Work

• The proposed project under SBIF CONSERW should be in the thematic area of restoration of mangroves in the coastal belts of India. Under this, the project must align with the below-mentioned framework.
  • Thematic Area: Mangrove Restoration 
    • Framework 
      • The following framework needs to be followed while preparing the project implementation plan.
        • Baseline/study – Conduct baseline study of the potential mangrove restoration sites.
        • Identification and finalization of land – Finalization of land for the restoration activities.
        • Government approvals – Obtain necessary approvals from government and local authorities for restoration activities.
        • Plantation and gap filling activities – Plantation and re plantation of mangroves and other similar shrubs in the coastal belt to keep the coastal ecosystem sustained.
        • Partnership and Liaison – To establish partnerships for knowledge sharing with active players or government organizations working for the restoration of mangroves.
        • Other activities – Other activities included scoping study in other geographies, mid line or end line study of the project, livelihood activities etc.

Funding Information

• The budget for a proposal should be in the range of Rs.1.00 Cr.to Rs. 4.50 Cr. for a support period ranging from 2 to 3 years.

Locations

• Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal

Criteria

• Project Proposal 
  • Alignment with ‘SBIF CONSERW’ framework.
  • Clear and concise detailing of the proposed solution, implementation plan and outcomes.
  • Innovation in the project.
  • Risk-mitigation measures.
  • Comprehensiveness of the Log frame & Project timelines.
  • Project Monitoring & Evaluation Process.
  • Proportion of admin and overheads costs, in comparison to the total project budget.
  • Project exit strategy & sustainability of the solution.
• Experience 
  • The NGO should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in case of Tree Plantation proposals 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 an in-house team for project implementation, with more than 5 permanent employees.
  • 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.
• Language of Proposal 
  • Proposals should be submitted in English language only
• The Agency shall be rejected if: 
  • Annual cumulative revenue of the organisation for the last 3 financial years is less than Rs. 5.00 Crores.
  • 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.
  • The individual donors are among the top 3 donors.
  • Multiple submissions will be disqualified.

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