SBI Foundation (SBIF)

1. STEM Learning under SBIF ILM (Integrated Learning Mission) aims to:
2. Enhance STEM education outcomes in border and remote villages.
3. Strengthen school ecosystems through STEM labs, teacher training, and digital learning.
4. Develop scalable and sustainable models of STEM education for replication across India.

1. Baseline Assessment:
   Map school facilities, assess student STEM skills, and identify gaps in teaching and infrastructure.
2. Community Engagement:
   Awareness drives for parents, SMCs, and local leaders to promote STEM education participation.
3. Learning Support:
   1. Setup STEM labs, conduct hands-on experiments, and organize mentoring programs.
   2. Use digital tools, kits, and content for practical learning.
4. Infrastructure Upgradation:
   Basic repairs, painting, or renovation of school areas to create conducive STEM learning environments.
5. Teacher Development:
   1. Train teachers in modern STEM pedagogies and digital tools.
   2. Establish peer-learning and capacity-building mechanisms.
6. Monitoring & Evaluation:
   Conduct pre- and post-assessments, track participation and learning outcomes.
7. Sustainability:
   Build community ownership and long-term school-level STEM governance.

1. Students: Grades 6–8 (Upper Primary) in 250 government schools under VVP-II.
2. Teachers: From the same schools (target 750 teachers).

• Each organization can select up to 2 adjacent states only.
• Minimum coverage: 50–55 schools (focus on remote border government schools).

1. Must be a non-profit organization (Trust / Society / Section 8 Company) registered in India.
2. Minimum 5 years of operational existence.
3. Minimum 5 years of experience in at least one of the following areas:
   1. STEM Lab installations & digital learning
   2. Teacher training & capacity building
   3. Community mobilization in remote/border villages
   4. Implementation of STEM projects in low-literacy, difficult geographies
   5. Integration of technology (Robotics, AI, Coding, AR/VR, etc.)
   6. Convergence with government programs (e.g., ATLs, PM SHRI, Samagra Shiksha)

1. Minimum 3 Board Members
2. Minimum 5 Permanent Employees
3. Qualified management and field team

1. Revenue < ₹5 Crore (last 3 years)
2. Political or religious affiliation
3. Incomplete due diligence documents
4. Fewer than 3 board members / 5 staff
5. Individual donors among top 3 funders

🟩 7. Evaluation & Selection Criteria (100 Marks Total)

1. Alignment with SBIF ILM STEM framework
2. Innovation and clarity in solution design
3. Detailed Logframe and M&E system
4. Sustainability and scalability
5. Risk management and community engagement
6. Realistic budgeting and cost-effectiveness

1. 5+ years in STEM, digital learning, or experiential education
2. Demonstrated impact in ≥50 schools (with measurable outcomes)
3. At least 3 completed assignments funded by Govt/PSU/Foundation

1. Proposal Form (Annexure III)
2. Registration Certificates, Trust Deed / MOA
3. 12A, 80G, CSR-1, PAN, GST, FCRA (if applicable)
4. Audited Statements (FY 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25)
5. Annual Reports (3 years)
6. Board & Management bios, Org chart, HR & Finance Policies
7. Third-party Evaluation / Impact Reports
8. Budget (Excel – Annexure IV link)
9. Declaration of Non-blacklisting
10. MIS & Monitoring Tools Evidence
11. Media, Awards, and Impact Records

1. Sign Grant Agreement / MoU and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (Annexure I & V).
2. Follow quarterly reporting (activity + financial).
3. Use a separate SBI Bank account for project operations.
4. Submit monthly updates + quarterly reports with auditor certification.
5. Refund unutilized funds post-project closure.