| Project Title: | Integrated Coastal Community Water Security & Climate Resilience Project |
| Applicant (Project Partner): | RUSTIC (Rural Unfortunates Safety Talisman Illumination Cottage) |
| Legal Status / Official Registration: | Department of Social Services: Khulna 537/93 • NGO Affairs Bureau: 1949 / 1380 |
| If applicable, Implementing Agency: | RUSTIC Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Khulna & Bagerhat Field Offices |
| Project Location: | Southwest Coastal Belt (Sharankhola, Mongla & Morrelganj Upazilas, Khulna Division) |
| Duration (Start & End Date): | Estimated 12 Months (01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025) |
| Amount Requested: | EUR 25,000.00 / Equivalent Local Currency |
| Has the project already started? | [ ] Yes [ X ] No (Commences upon bilateral grant execution) |
| Organization Name: | RUSTIC (Rural Unfortunates Safety Talisman Illumination Cottage) |
| Principal Address: | 6/1 Hazi Tomij Uddin Sarak, Banorgati, Sonadanga, Khulna-9100, Bangladesh |
| Telephone / Cell: | +88-041-730704 / +88-01712-076267 |
| Official E-mail & Website: | rustickln.bd@gmail.com • www.rusticbd.org |
| Legal Form & Year of Est.: | Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organization • Established: 08 August 1989 |
| Staff Strength & Financial Standing: | 43 Regular Staff (24 Male, 19 Female), 12 Core Volunteers • Statutorily Audited Annual Budget |
| Contact Person 1 (Principal Signatory) | Contact Person 2 (Secondary Signatory) |
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Name: Moral Noor Mohammad Function: Founder & Executive Director Address: 6/1 Hazi Tomij Uddin Sarak, Khulna-9100 Cell: +88-01712-076267 Email: rustickln.bd@gmail.com |
Name: Md. Monowar Hossain (Moinul) Function: President, Executive Committee Address: Sonadanga, Khulna-9100 Cell: +88-01711-384920 Email: president@rusticbd.org |
The southwest coastal belt of Bangladesh (Khulna and Bagerhat districts) suffers from acute drinking water scarcity caused by high salinity intrusion in shallow aquifers, arsenic contamination, and frequent cyclone storm surges (Sidr, Aila, Amphan). Poor coastal households, particularly women and adolescent girls, must walk 3 to 5 kilometers daily to fetch saline-contaminated pond water, leading to chronic waterborne diseases, skin lesions, and educational dropouts.
| Target Demographics | Direct Beneficiaries | Indirect Beneficiaries | Vulnerability Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women & Adolescent Girls | 1,850 Persons | 4,200 Persons | Reduction of water carrying burden & hygiene health |
| Children & School Students | 1,100 Persons | 2,500 Persons | Safe school drinking water & diarrhea prevention |
| Disabled & Senior Citizens | 550 Persons | 1,200 Persons | Inclusive household water taps & ramps |
| Total Reach | 3,500 Direct | 7,900 Indirect | 100% Extreme Poor & Marginalized |
| Timeline | Key Activity / Measure | Measurable Output Target |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1–2 | Community baseline survey, site selection, and formation of 25 Water User Committees. | 25 WMC formed (60% women members) |
| Month 3–7 | Civil procurement and construction of 25 ferro-cement 5,000L Rainwater Harvesting Units with first-flush filters. | 25 RWHS units fully operational |
| Month 8–9 | Installation of 15 hygienic gender-separated sanitary latrine complexes at community schools. | 15 School sanitation units functional |
| Month 10–11 | Hands-on training for 50 local youth caretakers on gutter cleaning, filter replacement, and water chlorination. | 50 Caretakers certified & equipped with toolkits |
| Month 12 | Water quality laboratory testing (coliform, pH, salinity), final project evaluation, and donor audit. | Comprehensive Project Completion Report |
Each installed Rainwater Harvesting Unit is handed over to the local Community Water User Committee. A revolving maintenance fund (BDT 20/month per beneficiary household) covers seasonal filter gravel replenishment and downpipe repairs. 60% of all committee treasurers are women, ensuring financial transparency and community stewardship long after the 12-month funding phase concludes.
| Budget Line Item / Expenditure Category | Total Cost (EUR) | Requested from FFO | Applicant / Community Own Contribution |
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| 1. Civil Works & Hardware: 25x 5,000L RWHS Tanks, Gutters, First-Flush Filters | EUR 15,000.00 | EUR 14,000.00 | EUR 1,000.00 (Local labor & sand) |
| 2. School Sanitation: 15x Disability-Inclusive Sanitary Latrines | EUR 6,500.00 | EUR 6,000.00 | EUR 500.00 (Community bricks) |
| 3. Community Training: 25 Committee Workshops & Caretaker Toolkits | EUR 2,500.00 | EUR 2,000.00 | EUR 500.00 (Training venue/volunteer time) |
| 4. Quality Assurance & Lab Tests: Water Testing & Independent Audit | EUR 1,500.00 | EUR 1,500.00 | EUR 0.00 |
| 5. Project Management: Field Supervision, Transport & Monitoring | EUR 2,000.00 | EUR 1,500.00 | EUR 500.00 (RUSTIC core overhead) |
| TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET | EUR 27,500.00 | EUR 25,000.00 (90.9%) | EUR 2,500.00 (9.1%) |
Investigation & Integrity Confirmation: I hereby confirm that neither the project partner nor the implementing agency have been investigated by the public prosecution office, in particular for property offences relating to public budgets.
Truthfulness of Information: I hereby confirm that the information provided above is complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that providing incorrect or incomplete information may lead to my application being rejected and, pursuant to the allocation agreement, to a claim for reimbursement of allocations already paid, plus interest at five percentage points above the base rate.
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Place: Khulna, Bangladesh Date: 15 January 2025 Moral Noor Mohammad Founder & Executive Director, RUSTIC (Signature & Official Seal Contact Person 1) |
Place: Khulna, Bangladesh Date: 15 January 2025 Md. Monowar Hossain (Moinul) President, Executive Committee, RUSTIC (Signature & Official Seal Contact Person 2) |
