About the SBI Foundation Climate Smart Livelihoods Programme
Introduction:The SBI Foundation has invited proposals from eligible NGOs and nonprofit organizations under its Livelihood & Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme (SBIF LEAP) for implementing Climate Smart Livelihood projects aligned with the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY). The programme aims to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture, improve rural livelihoods and enhance sustainable development in selected aspirational agricultural districts.
Programme Overview
Under SBIF LEAP, SBI Foundation seeks to partner with experienced nonprofit organizations to implement projects that promote sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and livelihood enhancement. The initiative supports interventions that improve farmer incomes, strengthen value chains and encourage convergence with government programmes.
Key Focus Areas
The programme supports projects related to:
Climate Smart Agriculture
Sustainable Rural Livelihoods
Agriculture and Allied Activities
Farmer Capacity Building
Natural Resource Management
Water-use Efficiency
Crop Diversification
Integrated Livestock Development
Market Linkages
Financial Inclusion
Technology-enabled Agriculture
Community Institution Strengthening
Geographic Focus
The first phase focuses on selected PM-DDKY districts in:
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Sikkim
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include registered NGOs and nonprofit organizations in India that:
Have relevant legal registration.
Possess at least three years of experience in agriculture, rural development, livelihoods, natural resource management or farmer-centric development.
Demonstrate the capacity to implement large-scale community projects.
Meet the financial eligibility criteria specified in the RFP.
Funding
According to the RFP, proposals generally fall within a funding range of ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore, depending on project scope and eligibility, with implementation support typically ranging from 1–3 years. Applicants should carefully review the official RFP for the applicable financial thresholds and organizational eligibility requirements.
Application Deadline: Last date for submission of proposals: 7 July 2026 (Please verify on the official RFP before submission, as updates may occur.)
How to Apply: Interested organizations should download the Request for Proposal (RFP), review the eligibility conditions, prepare the required technical and financial documents, and submit their proposals following the instructions provided by SBI Foundation.
Official RFP: SBI Foundation – Request for Proposals
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