RFP - Funding projects for the Upliftment of PwDs

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About the Organization

SBI Foundation (SBIF) was incorporated to bring all State Bank Group's CSR activities under one umbrella and contribute to the group's efforts to support and uplift the underprivileged sections of society. SBIF's focus areas are Rural Development, Healthcare, Disability and inclusion, Education, Livelihoods/Entrepreneurship, Women's Empowerment, Sports, and Environment. So far, SBIF has impacted the lives of more than 3 million beneficiaries through its programs /initiatives and aims to continue improving the socio-economic well-being of the society, particularly of the less fortunate and under-privileged members and enable them to live up to the potential that they all possess. Centre of Excellence for Persons with Disabilities (CoE) is one of SBI Foundation’s flagship programs and was launched in 2017 with the goal of institutionalizing the inclusion and empowerment of PwDs, removing barriers to employment and employability of persons with disabilities and disseminating greater awareness about the abilities of PwDs. In the past five years, CoE has made significant strides in its objectives and aims to become a leader in disability inclusion shortly. CoE will evaluate proposals that are aligned with government priorities and are working towards building resilient communities.

About the Proposal

SBIF intends to engage non-profit organizations registered in India for funding projects focusing on early identification of disabilities creating inclusive education opportunity economic independence and mobility of Persons with Disabilities in India. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite applications to implement projects in the thematic areas during the current financial year FY of 2024-25 and 2025-26.

SBI Foundation hereby invites proposals from NGOs/NPOs to be funded under the Centre of Excellence for Persons with Disabilities (CoE). The budget for a proposal should be in the range of Rs. 25.00 lakhs to Rs. 5.00 Crores for a support period ranging from 12 months to 36 months.

Scope of Work:

Proposed projects should aim to enable inclusion and empowerment of PwDs. The projects can be under the following thematic areas:

(Care) Health and Rehabilitation Services

• Comprehensive Screening Programs
• Early identification of developmental delays through new-born screening, health camps, and school-based programs.
• Routine screening for mental health issues in children with disabilities.
• Holistic Rehabilitation Programs
• Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy at community or homebased centers.
• Family counselling and support to promote understanding of early intervention needs.
• Cognitive behavioral support and therapies for neurodivergent children (e.g., autism, ADHD).
• Tech-Enabled Early Intervention Solutions
• Use of AI or mobile apps for early tracking of cognitive, physical, and emotional milestones.
• Telemedicine and online consultation services for remote access to specialists.
• Parent and Caregiver Training Programs
• Empowering caregivers with skills to provide home-based interventions.
• Training educators and health workers to identify disabilities early.

(Samarthya) Digital Inclusion and Accessible Technology

• Development and deployment of accessible software, websites, and apps.
• Community-based screening to analyze the need for assistive devices for PwDs and Provision of customized Assistive devices/ Accessible Tools
• Making social infrastructure accessible (Common places) like Railway stations, Bus stands, Schools, etc.

(Swavlamban) Vocational Training and Skill Development

• Industry-Specific Vocational Training Programs
• Offering skill development programs in IT, manufacturing, arts and crafts, hospitality, and retail sectors tailored for PwDs.
• Organizing meetups where candidates and prospective employees will come together.
• Soft Skill and Entrepreneurship Training
• Fostering entrepreneurial skills, including business planning, marketing, and financial management and credit linkages.
• Soft skills development such as communication, teamwork, and leadership.

(SAMAGRA SHIKSHA)

• Inclusive education o Inclusive curriculum development and learning resources
• Teacher training /Awareness programs

Proposed project should incorporate innovative solutions to promote/provide better support to community of PwDs.

The location of the proposed projects can be in any of the states/UT in India.

Location: The location of the proposed projects may be in any of the States/Union territories. Further, projects in North-Eastern states and aspirational districts will be given preference.

Eligibility

The Agency should be a non-profit organization/trust/society registered in India.

How to Apply

The proposal must be sent by email to the SBI Foundation at coeforpwd@sbifoundation.co.in by 15th December 2024.

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