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Organisation Name:

The Contrapuntal

Grant Amount: Funded

Application Deadline:

31 October 2025

About Organisation

HCLFoundation is the CSR (corporate social responsibility) arm of HCLTech in India, operating as a not-for-profit organisation. It runs multiple long-term sustainable programmes with thematic focus on Environment, Urban Development, Education, Health, Skill Development & Livelihoods, and Disaster Risk Reduction & Response. Its flagship “My Clean City” programme works to address urban challenges through solid waste management, behaviour change, beautification and civic infrastructure upgrades. HCLFoundation emphasises inclusive development, gender sensitivity, environmental sustainability, and engaging local communities in its work.

About the Grant

The ZWM – Zero Waste Market project, under the My Clean City programme, aims to implement solid waste management and citizen engagement initiatives in market areas of Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Key objectives include promoting environmental awareness, reducing single-use plastics, beautifying public spaces, enhancing utility infrastructure, and improving waste collection and management in selected markets. The project intends to support behaviour change through communication and outreach, ensure visible improvements to sanitation/utility services, and partner with local markets/citizens to create model “zero waste” zones.

Who can Apply?

Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organisations based in India with valid 12A & 80G certifications. They should have prior experience in solid or liquid waste management, civic engagement / behaviour change campaigns. The organisation must be capable of public outreach, coordination with local stakeholders (market associations / municipal bodies), and execution of projects in urban market settings. Applicants must submit both technical and financial proposals. Proposals must adhere to timelines specified in the RFP (Gantt chart etc.). Experience in similar thematic work is essential.

How to Apply?

Submit a technical proposal (detailing project plan, timeline, stakeholders, methodology) and a financial proposal in response to the RFP. Send technical proposals to archana-v@hcltech.com (cc ashish-sin@hcltech.com), and financial proposals to shahzada.n@hcltech.com (cc saini_k@hcltech.com). Queries about the RFP are accepted until 15 October 2025. Use the subject line format “HCLF/RFP/MCC/ZWM/[organisation name]”. All proposals should follow the annexure with activity timelines (Gantt chart).

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting all proposals is 31 October 2025.

Last Date To Apply
31 October 2025

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