Advancing Scalable Solutions

The JSW Foundation Health Landscape Assessment Fund is an initiative aimed at strengthening evidence-based healthcare investments and strategic planning in India. The fund supports a comprehensive assessment of contemporary health programs implemented by leading CSR foundations, philanthropies, non-profits, and social enterprises across the country. Through detailed research and comparative analysis, the initiative seeks to identify effective healthcare delivery models, funding patterns, partnerships, innovation pathways, and measurable impact frameworks. The insights generated through this assessment will help guide future health investments, improve program design, enhance scalability, and support sustainable public health outcomes aligned with JSW Foundation’s long-term vision for inclusive healthcare development.

The Climate Action Challenge Fund 2025 invites applications from registered Indian NGOs and non-profit organizations working in climate action, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.

This merit-based national program aims to identify, fund, and scale innovative, tech-enabled, and community-driven climate solutions.

Through our AI-enabled platform and expert-led evaluation process, we will crowdsource impactful project ideas, assess their scalability and compliance, and award the most promising ones with financial grants, visibility, and capacity-building support.

Key Objectives:

• Support grassroots innovations mitigating or adapting to climate change.
• Empower NGOs with digital visibility and data-driven compliance tools.
• Strengthen CSR-NGO collaborations for measurable climate outcomes.
• Promote environmental sustainability under Schedule VII of the Indian Companies Act.

Funding Support:

Selected proposals will receive grant support up to ₹5,00,000 (depending on category and impact potential) along with mentorship, branding, and access to the Impact Network.

Thematic Focus Areas:

• Climate-smart agriculture and livelihood solutions
• Waste management and circular economy innovations
• Renewable energy access and clean technology
• Biodiversity restoration and water conservation
• Climate education, community resilience, and advocacy

Application Window:

Opens: 1 December 2025

Closes: 31 January 2026

Eligibility:

• Must be a registered NGO / Trust / Society / Section 8 Company under Indian law.
• Minimum 2 years of operational experience with audited financials.
• Working in one or more of the focus areas listed above.
• Must have a valid PAN, 12A/80G certificate, and CSR registration number (Form CSR-1).
• Must demonstrate community impact and credible governance.

Submission Process:

1. Register your organization and fill out the online proposal form.
2. Attach required documents (registration certificate, PAN, CSR-1, audited reports, proposal summary, budget, etc.).
3. Submit before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection Process:

1. AI-enabled preliminary screening for compliance, eligibility, and completeness.
2. Expert panel evaluation of shortlisted proposals based on innovation, feasibility, and impact potential.
3. Pitch presentation by finalists before the selection committee.
4. Announcement & Award Ceremony — March 2026.
5. Monitoring & Evaluation through the Impact Weaver digital dashboard.

Deliverables from Grantees:

• Quarterly progress reports (digital submission).
• Participation in program events, mentoring sessions, and visibility campaigns.
• Final report documenting outcomes and learnings.