UNFPA India NGO Partnership 2026 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India Country Office has invited proposals from eligible non-governmental organisations for partnership opportunities in Rajasthan. The initiative aims to identify capable organisations to support sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, adolescent development and programmes addressing gender-based violence.
The selected organisations will work with UNFPA and relevant government institutions to strengthen programme delivery, institutional capacity and community-level interventions.
Areas of Partnership
Eligible organisations may submit proposals in one or more of the following areas:
- Sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Maternal health and family planning.
- Adolescent and youth development.
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Prevention of child marriage and gender-based violence.
- Capacity building, research, monitoring and knowledge management.
Geographical Focus for UNFPA India NGO Partnership 2026
The partnership covers Rajasthan, with priority districts including Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur and Jaisalmer. Organisations should demonstrate their existing operational presence and relevant programme experience in the state.
Eligibility
Applicants must be legally registered organisations authorised to operate in India. The invitation requires at least three years of relevant programme experience in Rajasthan, established operational capacity, suitable technical expertise and sound financial-management systems.
Organisations must also demonstrate appropriate safeguarding arrangements, monitoring systems and experience working with government institutions.
Application Deadline for UNFPA India NGO Partnership 2026
Proposals must reach UNFPA India by 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Applications must be submitted in English.
How to Apply for UNFPA India NGO Partnership 2026
Applicants should download and study the complete Invitation for Proposals and prepare the required NGO profile, programme proposal, legal registration documents, latest annual report and audit report.
Submission email: bids.india@unfpa.org
Official invitation document and application details: https://www.samsstc.com/rfp-tender/rfp-tender-description/ifp-for-partnership-for-advancing-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-and-gender-equality-unfpa/1310
Important Note
This is a competitive implementing-partner selection process, not an open-ended grant scheme. It is particularly relevant to established NGOs with demonstrated experience in Rajasthan and the specified programme areas. Selection will depend on technical capacity, operational presence, due diligence and programme requirements.