• Applications are screened based on eligibility criteria using the information/documents submitted
by the applicant organisation.
• Organisation profile and project proposal of eligible applicants are reviewed by a group
of domain experts from CIF.
• The applicants are evaluated on the basis of organisation’s alignment to the key criteria
and impact areas that have been outlined, organisation’s previous relevant experience & track
record, team, sustainability plan, etc.
• Shortlisted organisations undergo detailed diligence exercise which consists of a field
visit by CIF domain experts. Additional due diligence is also conducted by the Legal & Finance team
of CIF. The two teams undertake a joint review of the application basis each other’s findings and
shortlist organisations for the final stage.
• The organization will be selected based on merit of the proposal
• If at any point in time, during the entire evaluation process, any organization is noted
to have furnished false or wrong information, the organization will get disqualified
• Proposals received after the deadline may be subject to rejection
• The submitted proposal should remain valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of
submission
