SIDBI EoI 2026 | EoI For Empanelment of NGOs/CSOs/Non-profit/Not for Profit organizations under Programmes for Development and Impact

KEY INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

1. OVERVIEW

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), India’s Principal Financial Institution for MSME promotion and development, has issued this Expression of Interest (EoI) for empanelment of NGOs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-profit, and Not-for-Profit organizations as implementation partners for its development programmes.

EOI Reference: SIDBI/REOI/NGO/78448
Issue Date: 3rd July 2026
Last Date for Submission: 25th July 2026 (5:00 PM)

2. BACKGROUND

SIDBI is transitioning into an All-India Development Financial Institution creating an integrated credit and development support ecosystem for Indian MSMEs. The Programmes for Development & Impact (PDI) Vertical implements SIDBI’s promotional and development mandate through inclusive, innovative, and impact-oriented interventions.

Key Focus Areas:

• Addressing non-financial challenges of MSMEs
• Inducing entrepreneurship culture
• Supporting livelihood and entrepreneurship programmes
• Aligning with Government of India’s vision of ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’

Ambition: Reach 10 lakh beneficiaries by FY 2028 through scalable, digitally enabled, inclusive initiatives.

3. OBJECTIVE OF EMPANELMENT

To create a pool of competent and experienced implementation partners to:

• Implement last-mile delivery of developmental interventions
• Facilitate inclusive outreach to unserved geographies and communities (women, artisans, vulnerable groups)
• Support enterprise creation (setting-up) and strengthening (stepping-up)
• Strengthen cluster-based MSME ecosystem
• Drive sustainable and measurable development impact
• Enable scalability in interventions aligned with SIDBI’s strategic priorities

4. SCOPE OF WORK

Empaneled organizations shall design, implement, and monitor development programmes including:

1. Feasibility and scoping assessments for evidence-based interventions
2. Identify and support viable micro-enterprises in rural/semi-urban areas
3. Create sustainable employment through skill development and enterprise incubation
4. Establish and strengthen community-owned enterprises with shared infrastructure
5. Develop end-to-end value chains for targeted sectors
6. Deliver structured training on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital inclusion
7. Promote adoption of digital tools (UPI, mobile ERP, Udyam Aadhar registration)
8. Facilitate forward/backward linkages with buyers and institutional markets
9. Support transition to formal financial inclusion and long-term capital access
10. Leverage convergence with government schemes and social security programs
11. Establish impact monitoring, reporting, and learning systems

Organizations may also independently propose project concepts for SIDBI consideration.

5. GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE

Pan-India implementation with special focus on:

• Aspirational Districts
• North-Eastern Region (NER)
• Hilly and remote areas
• Underserved and backward regions

6. DURATION OF EMPANELMENT

36 months (may be extended based on requirements)

7. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (MEC)

8. EVALUATION CRITERIA (100 Marks Total)

Minimum Qualifying Score: 60% (SIDBI reserves right to relax this)

9. MAJOR PROGRAMMES UNDER PDI VERTICAL

10. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Important Documents to Submit:

1. Covering Letter (Annexure I) on organization letterhead
2. Annexure II – Minimum Eligibility Criteria documents:
   • Registration Certificate
   • Trust Deed/Memorandum of Association
   • 12A Registration
   • 80G (if available)
   • PAN Copy
   • CSR Registration (if applicable)
   • FCRA Certificate & returns (if applicable)
   • GST Registration (if available)
   • DARPAN Registration
   • Audited Financial Statements (FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
   • IT Return Acknowledgements
3. Annexure III – Declaration of not penalized/blacklisted
4. Annexure IV – Declaration of no conflict of interest with SIDBI
5. Format I – Financial Information (CA Certified)
6. Format II – Completed Projects Details
7. Format III – Credit Linkage Projects Details
8. Format IV – Impact Assessment Details
9. Format V – Beneficiary Reach Certificate (CA Certified)
10. Format VI – Technical Staff Certificate (CA Certified)
11. Format VII – Awards/Ratings/SSE Details
12. Format VIII – Regional Presence Details
13. Format IX – SIDBI Experience Details
14. Format X – Three References

Submission Mode: Email to mayankp@sidbi.in and pdi@sidbi.in with subject: “Expression of Interest – Empanelment of NGOs”

File Format: ZIP file with all documents; alternatively, provide OneDrive/Google Drive downloadable link

11. KEY DATES AND DEADLINES

12. IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Non-Financial: Empanelment is strictly non-financial and does not create any financial obligation on SIDBI
2. No Guarantee: Empanelment does not guarantee award of assignments
3. Canvassing Prohibited: Any canvassing will lead to disqualification
4. Misrepresentation: False information leads to rejection/blacklisting
5. Subcontracting: Not permitted without prior written approval
6. Logo Usage: SIDBI logo only for officially approved activities
7. Jurisdiction: All legal disputes subject to Courts at Lucknow only
8. Amendment Rights: SIDBI reserves right to amend/rescind/reissue
9. Rejection Rights: SIDBI can reject any/all proposals without assigning reasons
10. Confidentiality: Organizations must treat all SIDBI information as confidential

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

14. KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

✅ All submissions become property of SIDBI and will not be returned
✅ Complete information required; incomplete submissions may lead to non-selection
✅ Documents once submitted are final; no modifications after deadline
✅ SIDBI not responsible for non-receipt/delivery of documents
✅ Organizations must verify clarifications/changes on SIDBI website
✅ Pre-EoI meeting details will be shared with authorized nodal officials
✅ Compliance with all eligibility criteria mandatory
✅ 60% minimum technical score required for empanelment
✅ Empanelment valid for 36 months
✅ All communication through email only

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