About Organisation
Sarbodaya Nepal is a women-led non-profit organisation registered under Nepal’s NGO Act and recognised by the Social Welfare Council. The organisation operates primarily in remote districts of Nepal such as Jumla, Dailekh and Kalikot in the Karnali and Sudurpashchim regions. Its mission is to empower marginalised communities — including women, girls, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged ethnic groups — by advancing gender equality, social inclusion, resilient livelihoods, and good governance. Sarbodaya works through rights-based approaches to enhance active participation of underserved groups in economic, social, political, and environmental spheres. Beyond empowerment, it engages in community development, food and nutrition security, women’s health, and child rights, collaborating with local networks and government entities to foster long-term change.
About the Grant
The current call from Sarbodaya Nepal focuses on the theme of “Gender and Social Development”, aiming to publish a proposal call, notice or invitation for projects that integrate gender equality and social inclusion into development programming. The grant intends to support activities that drive meaningful change in the lives of marginalised people through initiatives such as women’s leadership, inclusive decision-making, reduction of discriminatory practices, caregiver empowerment, and capacity building. While detailed budget or award-ceiling information is not provided yet, the call signifies that Sarbodaya Nepal is seeking partners or project proposals aligned with its core mission in gender and social development. The publication of the call is intended to invite organisations to submit their proposals for collaboration or funding under this theme.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants are likely to be non-governmental or community-based organisations operating in Nepal with demonstrable work in gender equality, social inclusion, or related development fields. Applicants would typically need to have legal registration in Nepal, a track record of community engagement or program implementation, and the organisational capacity to manage project implementation and reporting. The call will likely prioritise organisations that are local or operate within the target geographical area, are inclusive in their governance, engage with marginalised communities, and can propose sustainable development interventions that improve gender and social outcomes. More specific eligibility criteria (such as organisation size, previous experience, geographic focus, or thematic priority) will be outlined in the forthcoming proposal notice.
How to Apply?
Applicants should watch for the formal Call for Proposals/Invitation Notice to be published by Sarbodaya Nepal. Once issued, they will need to prepare and submit a project concept or full proposal according to the guidelines in that notice — including objectives, activities, budget, expected outcomes, and how gender and social inclusion will be integrated. Submissions will likely be done via email or as specified in the official notice, within the timeline provided. Organisations should ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements and adhere to the instructions in the published call.
Application Deadline
The official deadline for submitting proposals under this Gender and Social Development call will be indicated in the published proposal invitation, which Sarbodaya Nepal intends to release soon.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
