Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Implementing Partner NGOs for the Women Micro-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (MEDP)

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Implementing Partner NGOs for the Women Micro-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (MEDP)

Organization: Meri Awaz Trust

Apply By: 10 Sep 2026

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Empanelment of Implementing Partners Women Micro-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (MEDP)

Supported by: Ascella Energy Pvt. Ltd. (AEPL) under CSR Implemented by: Meri Awaz Trust (MAT)

ABOUT MERI AWAZ TRUST

Meri Awaz Trust (MAT) is a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization committed to women empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, entrepreneurship development, skill enhancement, and inclusive rural development across India. MAT invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced and technically competent organizations for empanelment as Implementation Partners to execute the Women Micro-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (MEDP) across multiple districts in India. The programme will be implemented in collaboration with District Administrations, Panchayati Raj Institutions, financial institutions, government departments, and other ecosystem partners. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The Women MEDP aims to create sustainable women-led enterprises through entrepreneurship development, technical skill training, enterprise establishment support, financial inclusion, and market linkage. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

SCOPE OF WORK

Selected organizations shall be responsible for: - Community mobilization and beneficiary selection - Conducting Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP) - Technical skill development training - Exposure visits and practical demonstrations - Enterprise planning and establishment support - Credit and government scheme convergence - Business registration support - Branding, packaging and market linkage - Digital commerce promotion - Six-month post-training handholding - Documentation, MIS, reporting and monitoring WHO CAN APPLY?

Applications are invited from:

- Registered NGOs - Public Charitable Trusts - Societies - Section 8 Companies - Producer Organizations - Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) - Training Institutions - Academic Institutions - Rural Development Agencies - Social Enterprises - Other eligible development organizations MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should preferably possess:

- Minimum 3 years of organizational experience - Proven implementation experience in livelihood, women empowerment, entrepreneurship or skill development - Valid Registration Certificate - PAN - 12A Registration - 80G Registration - CSR-1 Registration (preferred) - FCRA (if applicable) - Audited Financial Statements (last 3 years) - Strong field presence and professional team - Experience working with Government/CSR-funded projects MINIMUM 3 YEARS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE - Proven implementation experience in livelihood, women empowerment, entrepreneurship or skill development - Valid Registration Certificate - PAN - 12A Registration - 80G Registration - CSR-1 Registration (preferred) - FCRA (if applicable) - Audited Financial Statements (last 3 years) - Strong field presence and professional team - Experience working with Government/CSR-funded projects EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT (EMD) (REFUNDABLE) Applicants shall submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) refundable equivalent to 10% of the total proposed project budget for the district(s)/package(s) applied for.

EMD Conditions:

EMD Amount: 10% of the proposed project budget

Nature: Refundable and interest-free

Payment Mode: NEFT/RTGS/IMPS only

A copy of the payment receipt must be attached with the proposal. Proposals submitted without the applicable EMD shall be treated as non-responsive and may be rejected.

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:

AU Small Finance Bank

Account Name: Meri Awaz

Account Number: 2501210066872589

IFSC: AUBL0002100

OR Axis Bank

Account Name: Meri Awaz

Account Number: 925010049077446

IFSC: UTIB0000589

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Applications will be evaluated on:

- Institutional governance - Technical capacity - Financial management - Relevant project experience - Human resource strength - Geographic presence - Quality of implementation strategy - Compliance with statutory requirements Only shortlisted organizations will be invited for further technical evaluation. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Submission Mode: Email Only Send complete EOI documents to: 📧 [contact details removed] 📧 [contact details removed]

Email Subject: EOI Submission – Women Micro-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (MEDP) – [Organization Name]

Last Date for Submission: 10 September 2026 (05:00 PM IST)

CONTACT FOR CLARIFICATIONS Ms. Kajal Berwa Chief Executive Officer Meri Awaz Trust (MAT) 📱 [contact details removed], 9250814859 Join Us in Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs We invite capable organizations with a strong commitment to community development to partner with us in building sustainable women-owned enterprises, strengthening rural livelihoods, and creating inclusive economic growth across India. - Empowering Women - Building Enterprises - Strengthening Communities - Creating Sustainable Livelihoods