Blackstone Trust is seeking an experienced Bangladesh-based NGO to deliver a three-year programme supporting street-connected children in Dhaka. 

Applications close at 5pm UK time on Monday 15 June 2026.

About this opportunity

Blackstone Trust is inviting proposals from registered NGOs in Bangladesh to deliver the Street Connected Children Programme ‚a  three-year initiative focused on street-connected children in Dhaka. The programme combines direct residential care, detached street outreach, non-formal education, a national ambassador network, and research and awareness activity.

This is a direct delivery grant and Blackstone Trust is looking for a single implementing partner with the operational capacity, safeguarding infrastructure and experience to manage all aspects of the programme. Subcontracting of programme delivery is not permitted.

What we are funding

The programme has six components, all of which the selected partner must deliver:

1. Detached outreach. 

A team of trained male and female outreach workers will identify and build relationships with children living and working on the streets of Dhaka, making referrals into the shelter and other services.

2. Rescue and night shelter. 

A staffed residential shelter will provide safe accommodation, food, basic care and a structured 6-week pathway for each child ‚ from intake through assessment, family tracing and safe transition.

3. AKASH open-air school. 

Twice-weekly informal learning sessions delivered by sessional teachers will provide literacy, numeracy, life skills and child rights education to children in the shelter and in outreach areas.

4. Ambassador, research and awareness programme. 

An annual training event in Dhaka will bring together Super Ambassadors from across Bangladesh. Year 1: 100 ambassadors. Year 2: 125. Year 3: 150. Each ambassador commits to delivering awareness sessions to at least five people in their home district. The programme also includes a research and mapping component and two informal sector networking briefings per year.

We do not publish a fixed award amount and we wpuld like applicants to submit a realistic, cost-conscious Financial Proposal based on the delivery model described in the Guidance Notes. Proposals will be assessed on value for money, safeguarding, operational realism and the quality of evidence provided.

Who can apply

To be eligible, your organisation must:

– be registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) and hold or be in the process of obtaining foreign funds clearance. 

– have at least three years of operational experience either through direct intervention or through senior staff experience in relevant child-centred work, including direct experience of child protection, shelter or residential care, and street outreach

– be able to deliver the full programme directly, without subcontracting

– designate a named English-language liaison before programme commencement ‚all formal reporting and communications with Blackstone Trust will be conducted in English

– hold an active bank account in Bangladesh capable of receiving international transfers

Blackstone Trust will carry out thorough due diligence on shortlisted organisations, including financial verification, safeguarding review, a formal interview, and a site visit. Senior staff and trustees may be asked to participate in interviews. A maximum of three organisations will be shortlisted.

How to apply

The application pack consists of three documents, all available to download below:

1. Guidance Notes –  read this in full before completing anything else

2. Application Form – complete all sections and return by email

3. Financial Proposal – a structured spreadsheet for your three-year budget

Submit your completed Application Form and Financial Proposal by email to globalops@blackstonecharity.co.uk with the subject line: 

Street Children RFP Submission, [Organisation Name]

Do not attach supporting documents to your email. All evidence must be uploaded to an organised online folder (Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox) and the link provided in Section A of the Application Form.

Key dates

RFP documents available  May 2026 

Submission deadline 5pm UK time, Monday 15 June 2026 

Notification of unsuccessful applicants | By end of June 2026 

Shortlisting and due diligence July 2026 

If you have not heard from us by the end of June 2026, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Blackstone Trust is a registered UK charity. This RFP does not create any commitment or obligation on the part of Blackstone Trust, and we reserve the right to withdraw this process at any stage.

For any issues or further questions please contact the Global Operations Team – globalops@blackstonecharity.co.uk