RFP invited from NGOs/Trusts/ Govt aided institutes for Transworld Group’s CSR project- Seed Innovation Grant.

Transworld Group, for its CSR project, is seeking applications from NGO/trusts/Government aided institutes for developing innovative solutions to reduce negative impacts caused by port, harbor and maritime development. The Transworld group will be open to funding grantees and project partners that working on innovations in this focus area. Preference will be given to projects taking place in coastal areas and communities in and around Maharashtra & Gujarat. The grant will be initially for a period of one year, extendable based on annual evaluation.

Scope of Proposal

Stewardship of Marine Environment

Port, harbors and maritime development can have serious ramifications for many aspects of the environment. Studies have correlated port and harbor development with the following problems

1. Water related impacts: impacts caused by dredging, construction of piers, breakwaters and other structures, ship discharges (oily ballast, bilge water and sewage) and spills (detection and cleanup of spills).
2. Land related impacts: waterfront drainage, increased traffic burden, displacement and involuntary resettlement, trash and litter entering watershed and aquatic ecosystem, and industrial set-up and run-off into wetlands.
3. Air related impacts: GHG emissions from ships and hazardous material in cargoes.
4. Ocean bio-diversity and livelihoods impact: Projects reducing negative impacts on marine bio-diversity and enhancing livelihoods of indigenous communities.

Transworld Group commits to sustainable ocean shipping. We are seeking NGO/trust/government supported institutes partners to advance sustainability initiatives and increase ocean accountability across the ocean shipping industry. Given the scale of this project, we are reaching out to various organizations who can help us with regard to the following:

1. Research for designing an innovative mechanism or technology to curb impacts caused by port and harbor development with focus on impacts created by the shipping industry.
2. Project developing sustainable community-based solution in port villages.
3. Projects aimed to conserve marine biodiversity.

Selection Guidelines-

Transworld will consider the following guidelines when evaluating potential grantee and project partners.

1. Innovation & creativity
2. A Holistic Approach
3. Community Involvement & Investment
4. Focus on sustainability
5. Dynamic leadership and strong governance.

Eligibility:

A general description regarding the scope of work, eligibility criteria and details on responding to the RFP are available in the attached document.  Please read it carefully to understand our expectations of grantees. All organizations who meet the detailed requirements are encouraged to apply.

1. Not for profit organizations, universities, think tanks, government supported research institutions and social enterprises with prior experience on such projects.
2. Organizations with at least three years of experience and a turnover of 1-3 crores will be preferred
3. Applicants must adhere to comprehensive non-discriminatory practices in hiring and providing services and must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion within their organization.
4. Should not have any legal matter/dispute pending in any court of India.

All Proposals for consideration must be sent no later than 4th June 2018, to the following email address csr@transworld.com  in a PDF or Word format. Email Subject should be (Marine Stewardship Proposal-Organization Name) Applications submitted after the deadline will be automatically rejected. It is the responsibility of the grantee to inquire about any requirement of this RFP that is not understood. Questions may be addressed via email to the following address: csr@transworld.com   (Email Subject should be Clarification on Marine Stewardship RFP).

About Transworld Group:

The Transworld Group of Companies, a multi-faceted shipping and logistics conglomerate, needs a technical resource partner and is accepting proposals in response to this RFP. Because transformational social change requires breaking down the barriers to development and building a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and networks at the grassroots, Transworld Group conducts its CSR work across four issue areas, which act as pillars in the organization’s strategic framework.

The four areas are:

• Education, Arts & Civic Engagement;
• Gender Equity & Inclusion
• Stewardship of Marine Environment
• Health, Food & Water Security

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