1. Waterbody rejuvenation and restoration
2. River and riverbank protection
3. Spring-shed management
4. Rainwater harvesting
5. Watershed and wetland conservation

1. Baseline studies and site identification
2. Government approvals and stakeholder coordination
3. Community mobilization and awareness
4. Implementation (desilting, bioremediation, recharge systems)
5. Sustainability planning and capacity building

1. Be a registered NGO/Trust/Society in India
2. Have minimum 5 years of experience in relevant sector
3. Have completed at least 3 similar projects
4. Have minimum 5 permanent employees and 3 board members
5. Not be blacklisted by any government authority
6. Have a dedicated technical team (environmentalists, engineers, etc.)
7. Demonstrate measurable impact in past projects

1. Only non-profit organizations are eligible
2. Must operate in proposed project geography
3. Must comply with CSR regulations (Companies Act, 2013)
4. Must not have political or religious affiliations

1. Project Budget: Rs 50 Lakhs to Rs 4.5 Crore
2. Revenue Requirement:
   1. Rs 2 Cr (for projects up to Rs 1 Cr)
   2. Rs 5 Cr (for projects above Rs 1 Cr)
3. Financial documents (last 3 years) mandatory

1. Tender Fee: Not Applicable
2. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Not Required

1. Submit soft copy via email only before deadline
2. Use subject line:
   “SBIF CONSERW RFP Aquatic Ecosystem Conservation NGO NAME”
3. Only one proposal per NGO allowed
4. Hard copy submission required only if shortlisted
5. Proposal must include:
   1. Technical proposal
   2. Financial proposal
   3. All annexures and supporting documents

1. Alignment with conservation framework
2. Innovation and sustainability
3. Implementation strategy and risk mitigation
4. Monitoring & evaluation approach
5. Cost efficiency and scalability

1. Proposal Form
2. Registration Certificate
3. PAN, 12A, 80G Certificates
4. IT Returns (last 3 years)
5. Audited Financial Statements (last 3 years)
6. Annual Reports (last 3 years)
7. Organization Profile

1. Board Member Details
2. HR & Finance Policies
3. CSR-1 Form
4. Self-declaration (non-discrimination & non-blacklisting)

1. Detailed Budget Sheet
2. Project Reports & Impact Assessments
3. MIS/Monitoring System Details
4. Government approvals (if applicable)

1. GST Certificate
2. Media coverage / Awards (if any)
3. Feedback & monitoring mechanisms

This RFP presents a significant opportunity for NGOs working in environmental sustainability to secure funding from SBI Foundation for impactful, scalable water conservation projects. Organizations with strong technical expertise, financial capacity, and proven field experience are encouraged to apply.