Reduction of Malnutrition Among Children, Women, and Adolescents in 14 Aspirational Districts Through Strengthening Anganwadi Centres
About Organisation
AVN College of Management and Technology Trust, headquartered in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, is a renowned organization with over 22 years of experience in the fields of health, nutrition, education, and livelihood enhancement. The Trust has been consistently working at the grassroots level to bring transformative change to underserved communities. With a proven record of implementing large-scale developmental projects, the organization emphasizes sustainable impact and inclusive growth. AVN Trust collaborates with various stakeholders to develop innovative and community-driven solutions, especially in aspirational districts. Their operational approach includes infrastructure upgrades, capacity-building workshops, awareness programs, and digital tools integration. Their experienced team has demonstrated the ability to coordinate with local governments and community-based institutions to ensure the last-mile delivery of services. With their strategic presence in central and eastern India, AVN Trust continues to address critical issues such as malnutrition, poor access to health facilities, and the lack of livelihood opportunities. Through its well-established network and data-driven monitoring mechanisms, the organization is committed to improving the quality of life for children, women, and adolescents in vulnerable regions.
About the Grant
This grant focuses on the “Reduction of Malnutrition Among Children, Women, and Adolescents in 14 Aspirational Districts” through strengthening Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). The project will be implemented by AVN College of Management and Technology Trust. Its primary goal is to enhance the health and nutrition status in targeted districts by upgrading 500 AWCs with essential amenities, training over 1,000 frontline health workers, and promoting 10,000 household kitchen gardens. Additionally, the project includes the organization of over 60 health and nutrition camps, digital monitoring, and large-scale community awareness campaigns expected to reach over 1,00,000 individuals. The project spans across 12 districts in 7 states: West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Manipur. With a total budget allocation of ₹35,02,150, the initiative will be executed in multiple phases through a structured payment schedule. Each phase covers targeted activities such as infrastructure upgrades, capacity building, convergence meetings, and awareness sessions. A refundable security deposit of ₹2,50,000 is required from the implementing partner as part of mutual trust and collaboration. This grant aims to create long-term improvements in nutritional outcomes and overall well-being through community-centered and convergent efforts.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations, community-based institutions, or implementing agencies with a strong grassroots presence and prior experience in health, nutrition, and community development projects. Organizations must be capable of executing projects in aspirational districts and must demonstrate expertise in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships. The ideal partner should have experience working with Anganwadi Centres, frontline health workers (AWWs, ASHAs, ANMs), and vulnerable population groups such as children under 6, pregnant/lactating women, and adolescent girls. Proficiency in conducting community awareness campaigns, setting up kitchen gardens, and organizing health camps is essential. A strong monitoring and evaluation framework and familiarity with digital tools for tracking project outcomes will be considered an added advantage. The organization should be registered in India and must be willing to contribute a refundable security deposit of ₹2,50,000, which will be returned upon successful project completion or if the first installment is not initiated by AVN within 45 days of agreement. Applicants must be operationally active in one or more of the target districts or be capable of scaling their operations effectively in these locations. Priority will be given to organizations with proven financial accountability and strong implementation capacity.
How to Apply?
Interested organizations must prepare a detailed project proposal aligned with the objectives and activities outlined by AVN College of Management and Technology Trust. Proposals should include organizational credentials, implementation strategy, timeline, financial plan, and monitoring mechanisms. Applicants should ensure that all eligibility criteria are met and must be prepared to deposit the refundable security amount upon selection. Submit the complete proposal to the designated contact within the specified timeframe.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted within the official timeline shared by AVN College of Management and Technology Trust. Ensure early submission to allow for verification and preliminary review.
Last Date to Apply
The final date for submission will be communicated by AVN Trust. Applicants are advised to complete the process well before the deadline to avoid delays due to documentation or clarifications.
Grant Amount
The total grant amount available under this project is ₹35,02,150, distributed across multiple project activities including AWC upgrades, training, health camps, and awareness sessions through phased installments.
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