The selection criteria are as follows:
1) Eligibility Criteria: An NGO has to meet the below 2 criteria in order to be considered for selection:
- The NGO should have all compliance certifications in place (80G, 12A, incorporation certificate, FCRA certification for FCRA orgs, etc.);
- The average budget of last 3 years should be between INR 40 lakhs & INR 5 Cr. (~USD 54,000 & 675,000 or ~GBP 40,000 & 500,000)
2) Assessment & Ranking Criteria: NGOs will be scored on the below parameters and these scores will be a key factor in the selection process:
- Proximate & Inclusive Leadership – NGOs that have leaders or Board members who have lived experiences of communities, and / or are representative of groups that are vulnerable or marginalized on the basis of caste, gender, religion, location and other factors
- Community-centric Approach – NGOs that work directly with communities and where community voices are included in programs and interventions
- Lesser-known NGO – NGOs that have limited / no exposure to funding networks
- Vulnerabilities Addressed – NGOs that focus on remote & vulnerable groups
While the above assessment criteria will help in selection, final decisions will be made by the Investment Committee.
