RFP: Building Skills for Sustainable Construction

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A leading MNC in the sustainable construction sector is seeking implementation partners to implement vocational skilling projects under its CSR initiative. This campaign invites credible proposals that address last mile skills gaps in the construction and allied trades sector — developing certified, job-ready technicians (such as fabricators, applicators, fitters etc) linked to live industry demand that are placed in credible employment opportunities. The aim is to build a future-ready workforce for sustainable construction, while advancing inclusion for women, youth, and marginalised communities.

Main Objective of the Campaign:

To support demand-driven, industry-aligned skilling programmes that develop certified technicians across sustainable construction and allied trades, strengthen the sector talent pipeline, and generate measurable livelihood outcomes for underserved communities.

The thematic focus areas are:

• Sustainable Construction Skilling – training and certifying technicians across trades such as glass fabrication and installation, drywall and gypsum-based construction, insulation application (rockwool/glasswool), and construction chemicals.

  Training and certifying technicians across trades such as:

  • Glass fabrication and installation techniques, along with exposure to evolving technologies

  • Job-ready dry construction skills including gypsum plastering, drywall installation, finishing, system selection, quality and safety

  • Specialized application skills for construction chemicals, with product knowledge and correct use of tools and equipment

  • Installation and application skills for rockwool and glasswool, and insulations materials with adherence to standardized practices and quality protocols

  • Pipe polishing, welding, and grinding skills for industrial use cases

  • Auto detailing and surface finishing skills for automotive glass and related components

Eligibility Criteria for Organisations:

• Must be a registered NGO/Section 8 company/implementation agency eligible to receive CSR funding (valid 12A, 80G, and CSR-1 mandatory).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in vocational skilling or livelihood programmes.

• Prior experience in construction, manufacturing, or allied sector skilling preferred.

• Proven track record of delivering measurable placement or livelihood outcomes.

• Ability to design and implement industry-aligned, scalable programmes.

Geographical Relevance:

Pan-India proposals are welcome, with preference for projects in key industrial clusters such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Sriperumbudur, Bhiwadi, Jhagadia, Vizag, Perundurai, and Palakkad.

Beneficiary Focus:

• Youth (18–30 years) seeking employment in construction and allied trades

• Women entering or transitioning into non-traditional technical roles

• Marginalised communities including SC/ST and other underserved groups

• Technicians such as fabricators, applicators, fitters, and craftsmen across the construction value chain

Project Budget:

₹50 lakh – ₹2 crore per proposal

Project/Program Timelines:

Phased implementation with pilot in Year 1 and scale-up in Years 2–3

Projects should clearly outline:

• Strong need assessment with defined catchment areas and industry demand linkage

• Training approach aligned to NSQF or equivalent industry standards

• Integration of on-the-job training (OJT) and/or technology-enabled learning

• Clear placement or livelihood linkage within 3–6 months of programme completion

• Defined Theory of Change, Logical Framework, and MEL plan

• Pre- and post-assessment methodologies

• Sustainability and scale strategy beyond the grant period

Example of an outcome-led skilling model (approach can be adapted, not limited to this): demand and skill gap assessment → programme and curriculum design → MoUs, classroom setup, onboarding training partners, trainers, and employers → candidate mobilisation → pilot training delivery with OJT → assessment and certification → placement support and post-placement tracking (3 months) → proof of concept and completion reporting→ scale-up across batches and geographies.

Expected Outcomes:

• Number of beneficiaries enrolled, trained, and certified

• Placement/self-employment outcomes at 3 and 6 months post-training

• Cost per certified beneficiary

• Inclusion metrics (gender and social category)

• Beneficiary satisfaction and retention

• Proportion of beneficiaries in sustained livelihoods

Applications without clear employment or livelihood linkage will not be considered. Charity-driven or purely welfare-based approaches are discouraged.

Key dates:

• Application end date: 14th April 2026

• Reviewing and shortlisting: June 2026

Applications should be submitted through the India Partner Network (IPN) platform only. To apply, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Sign up/Log in to the India Partner Network platform.
Step 2: Click on the register button above, fill out all the RFP-related information, and submit your application.

Note: Applying for this opportunity does not constitute or imply a commitment to provide funding or guarantee of funding

In case of queries, please contact: Rohith Vishwanath – rohith.vishwanath@sattva.co.in | Guneet Sahni – guneet.sahni@sattva.co.in