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Institutional Funding: Scale Sustainable Livelihoods

Building sustainable livelihoods at enterprise scale requires proven systems, deep community roots, and trusted partnerships.

SSA has been a trusted partner for over 4 decades in advancing inclusive, climate-resilient livelihoods and Fair Trade enterprise ecosystems across India. We welcome institutional donors seeking to build sustainable impact at scale.

Proven Partner for Institutional Impact

Partnering with SSA means joining a proven ecosystem of grassroots organizations, women entrepreneurs, artisans, and global networks committed to equity, sustainability, and resilience. SSA has been supported by institutional donors who believe in building sustainable impact at scale.

Six Strategic Investment Areas

Scaling producer-owned enterprises with business planning, capacity building, and market linkages.

Supporting women-led micro and nano-enterprises to achieve independence and leadership.

Training and ICT tools enabling grassroots producers to transition into digital economies.

Integrating renewable energy and circular economy practices in vulnerable regions for climate-smart production.

Preserving traditional crafts while integrating contemporary design.

Building governance, leadership, and compliance systems for long-term resilience.

Donor Impact: Equitable & Sustainable Futures

Overall

Institutional donors help empower grassroots communities, preserve cultural heritage, and build climate-smart futures.

Goal

Create an economy that is equitable, inclusive, and sustainable.

Reach

Achieve transformative impact across India's grassroots producer communities.

Benefits of Partnering

Program Funding

Support for sectoral programs in livelihoods, sustainability, and women’s empowerment.

Project-Specific Support

Targeted interventions in select geographies or craft clusters.

Strategic Collaborations

Joint initiatives for research, innovation, and global knowledge exchange.

Networks & Alliances

Strong linkages with national and international development agencies, Foundations, CSRs, state and Central Governments.

Sustainability Lens

Every initiative integrates eco-conscious practices, climate resilience, and women’s economic empowerment.

Co-Design of Projects

Collaborative planning to align donor priorities with community needs.

Impact at Scale

Access to thousands of artisans and producer groups across India’s diverse geographies.

Robust Monitoring & Evaluation

Transparent tracking of outputs, outcomes, and long-term impact.

Visibility & Recognition

Opportunities for branding, storytelling, and showcasing impact.

Sustained Partnerships

Multi-year collaborations that foster deep systemic change.

CSR Engagement

Customized projects aligned with CSR mandates and sustainability goals.

Higher Income, Higher Skills

Enabled hundreds of grassroots groups to become self-sustaining enterprises; supported 100+ producer enterprises and collectives across 12 states.

Ramesh Mondal
Weaver, North 24 Parganas

Four Funding Models

Institutional donors can engage with SSA through:

Program Funding

Support for sectoral programs in livelihoods, sustainability, and women’s empowerment.

Project-Specific Support

Targeted interventions in select geographies or craft clusters

Strategic Collaborations

Joint initiatives for research, innovation, and global knowledge exchange.

CSR Engagement

Customized projects aligned with CSR mandates and sustainability goals.

Current Partners

SSA has partnered with leading international donors, philanthropic foundations, CSR partners, and development agencies.
Ford Foundation

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By supporting SSA, institutional donors help empower grassroots communities, preserve cultural heritage, and build climate-smart futures. Together, we can create an economy that is equitable, inclusive, and sustainable.

Contact us to explore partnership opportunities and co-create impact.

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