Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a call for Expressions of Interest to address pressing solid waste management challenges in Afghan refugee camps and surrounding host communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. With funding of over … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Resource Recovery and Decentralized Sanitation Models (Pakistan)
Latest Grants and Resources for Water Sanitation and Hygiene WASH
View the latest grant funding and resources for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Publicly Accessible Standpipe Upgrade Fund – Australia
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The South Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regions is extending essential support to drought-stricken rural communities through the Publicly Accessible Standpipe Upgrade Fund. With a grant pool totaling $1.4 million, the fund aims to help local councils … [Read more...] about Publicly Accessible Standpipe Upgrade Fund – Australia
ADAPT4R Project for Resilience in Odisha and Tamil Nadu (India)
Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting a comprehensive initiative in India that focuses on strengthening livelihoods, food security, nutrition, and social well-being while also addressing gender equality, youth leadership, and environmental sustainability. The … [Read more...] about ADAPT4R Project for Resilience in Odisha and Tamil Nadu (India)
Call for EOIs: Finalization of Anticipatory Action Protocol in Sula Valley (Honduras)
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting efforts in the Department of Cortés, Honduras, to strengthen emergency preparedness and response mechanisms through the review and finalization of the Anticipatory Action (AA) Activation Protocol. This initiative spans across … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Finalization of Anticipatory Action Protocol in Sula Valley (Honduras)
Apply for SG Eco Fund – Sprout Category (Singapore)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The SG Eco Fund, launched by Singapore’s Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, offers a powerful opportunity for communities to co-create sustainability solutions that make a real environmental impact. Managed in partnership with representatives from the people, … [Read more...] about Apply for SG Eco Fund – Sprout Category (Singapore)
Submit Applications for Strategic Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The International Visegrad Fund has opened applications for its Strategic Grants program, which supports ambitious, long-term projects designed to strengthen cooperation across the Visegrad countries—Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. These grants are intended for … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Strategic Grants Program
CFAs: Establishment of Child-Friendly Resilient Communities in the Timbuktu Region (Mali)
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest in Mali to strengthen child-focused development across multiple sectors. The initiative is designed to promote inclusive growth, protect vulnerable populations, and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Establishment of Child-Friendly Resilient Communities in the Timbuktu Region (Mali)
Funding available for Microplastic Analysis Methods in Drinking Water
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a new funding opportunity under its Research Priority Program titled Prioritization and Validation Methods for Microplastic Analysis in Drinking Water (RFP 5364). The initiative addresses a pressing public health and … [Read more...] about Funding available for Microplastic Analysis Methods in Drinking Water
Call for EOIs: Manual for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a new research funding opportunity titled State-of-Practice Manual for Inflow and Infiltration Detection and Mitigation at Street and Private Lateral Levels (RFP 5365). This initiative seeks innovative approaches to tackle … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Manual for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation
Grants for Comprehensive Evaluation of Biosolids Drying Technologies
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a new funding opportunity titled Comprehensive Evaluation of Biosolids Drying Technologies (RFP 5370). This project seeks proposals that will deliver a structured, data-driven framework for assessing both conventional and … [Read more...] about Grants for Comprehensive Evaluation of Biosolids Drying Technologies
Submit Applications for Harmony Fund (Costa Rica)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Harmony Projects has opened its annual Harmony Fund, a community grants program rooted in its mission of social enterprise and grounded in the wellbeing of Nosara. The fund is designed to channel small grants toward local nonprofits that are actively engaged in … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Harmony Fund (Costa Rica)
CFPs: Developing a Protocol for Evaluating Pathogen Concentrations in Secondary Effluent
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation is soliciting proposals for a project aimed at improving the evaluation and characterization of pathogen reduction during secondary wastewater treatment for reuse applications. The project objectives include summarizing existing approaches … [Read more...] about CFPs: Developing a Protocol for Evaluating Pathogen Concentrations in Secondary Effluent
Open Call: Developing Guidelines for Ferrous Pipe Condition Assessment Technology and Risk of Failure Analysis
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation is seeking proposals for a project to develop guidelines for evaluating the remaining strength of corroded ferrous water pipelines. The project objectives are to develop guidelines to select applicable condition assessment technologies and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Developing Guidelines for Ferrous Pipe Condition Assessment Technology and Risk of Failure Analysis
RFPs: Quantifying Point Source Mitigation-Ready Methane Emissions at Water Resource Recovery Facilities
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation is inviting proposals for a project aimed at developing and implementing effective strategies to monitor and reduce methane emissions from water resource recovery facilities. The project objectives include developing standardized methane … [Read more...] about RFPs: Quantifying Point Source Mitigation-Ready Methane Emissions at Water Resource Recovery Facilities
CFAs: Maintaining a Minimum Disinfectant Residual in Distribution Systems
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking proposals for a research project to evaluate measurement techniques for disinfectant residuals and develop standardized response procedures for low-residual events in water distribution systems. The project has a budget of up … [Read more...] about CFAs: Maintaining a Minimum Disinfectant Residual in Distribution Systems
RFPs: Benchmarking Microbial and Chemical Contamination in Source Water
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Research Project is seeking proposals to help water utilities establish comprehensive programs and practices for maintaining a minimum disinfectant residual throughout the distribution system. Project Objectives: Review the demonstrated benefits and actions of a … [Read more...] about RFPs: Benchmarking Microbial and Chemical Contamination in Source Water
WRF Soliciting Proposals for Water Resource Planning Service Levels
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation is seeking proposals for a project focused on establishing a consistent framework for water resource planning service levels, differentiating them from operational key performance indicators. The project objectives include reviewing and … [Read more...] about WRF Soliciting Proposals for Water Resource Planning Service Levels
Call for Proposals: Submissions open for Climate Resilient Agriculture (India)
Deadline: 28-Sep-2025 The Ignite Life Science Foundation is issuing a call for proposals to address the national priority of making Indian agriculture globally competitive and resilient through novel and innovative strategies and solutions. The five areas of focus are: Integrated Climate … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Submissions open for Climate Resilient Agriculture (India)
Apply for Ocean Exploration and Discovery Program
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 The National Geographic Society and Schmidt Ocean Institute has a joint call for proposals for selected research, conservation and/or technology projects for early career scientists. The overarching expedition projects slated for the year are Biogeochemistry, Mid-Water … [Read more...] about Apply for Ocean Exploration and Discovery Program
Call for EOIs: Technical Support to Sand Dam Construction (Kenya)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 UNICEF has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to provide technical support for sand dam construction in the arid and semi-arid counties of Garissa and Marsabit, which are among the most vulnerable regions in Kenya to the impacts of climate change. The focus areas … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Technical Support to Sand Dam Construction (Kenya)
Champion Awards for the Youth of Laguna (Philippines)
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Sibol 2025 is part of the flagship program of Gawad Kampeon para sa Kabataan ng Laguna, organized in partnership with Gawad Laguna Inc., ModelSK, and the Youth Development Affairs Office of Laguna, to provide seed grants that recognize and support outstanding youth … [Read more...] about Champion Awards for the Youth of Laguna (Philippines)
Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2026 (Global South)
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2026 is now open for applications, offering opportunities for innovators to advance green and sustainable chemistry solutions in the Global South. The focus areas include Waste Utilization; Alternative Energy … [Read more...] about Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2026 (Global South)
Make Every Drop Count: Youth Water Conservation Project Funding (Jordan)
Deadline: 06-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy Amman has announced the “Make Every Drop Count: A Youth Water Conservation Project” to inspire Jordanian youth to adopt water-saving practices and become advocates for sustainable water use. The focus areas, objectives, priorities, and themes include … [Read more...] about Make Every Drop Count: Youth Water Conservation Project Funding (Jordan)
Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future Grants Program
Deadline: 07-Nov-2025 The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is offering a compelling grant opportunity through its annual Call for Proposals, designed to support projects that bolster the conservation and sustainable use of Belize’s coastal and marine environments. This initiative invites … [Read more...] about Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future Grants Program
RFPs: Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet Fund
Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund is a competitive call for applications that seeks to fund ambitious projects focused on the conservation, restoration, or research of blue forests and is aimed at supporting inspirational and passionate project … [Read more...] about RFPs: Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet Fund
Apply Now: European Union Water Operators’ Partnerships Programme
Deadline: 07-Nov-2025 The European Union Water Operators' Partnerships Programme has entered a new phase, offering a substantial opportunity for water and sanitation operators in eligible European Union partner countries to improve their capacity and performance in line with the Sustainable … [Read more...] about Apply Now: European Union Water Operators’ Partnerships Programme
Apply Now: Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme – Micronesia
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) in FSM is inviting community organizations and NGOs to submit project concept papers for their grant funding. Funding is now available to support community-led initiatives tackling key environmental … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme – Micronesia
Youth, Women and Community Empowerment Grant Program (Zambia)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Chinsali Municipal Council, on behalf of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Committee, has officially announced the call for applications for the 2026 Youth, Women, and Community Empowerment Grants. This initiative is being rolled out pursuant to Article 162 of … [Read more...] about Youth, Women and Community Empowerment Grant Program (Zambia)
CFPs: Promotion of Green Schools in the Preschool and Primary Education Inspections (Cote D’Ivoire)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is offering an opportunity for experienced Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to participate in a new initiative focused on promoting green schools across several regions of Côte d'Ivoire. This effort targets key … [Read more...] about CFPs: Promotion of Green Schools in the Preschool and Primary Education Inspections (Cote D’Ivoire)
Call for Proposals: Responding to the Climate and Humanitarian Emergency in Kenya
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Nairobi Office has announced a Call for Proposals under the emergency initiative “Response to the Climate and Humanitarian Emergency in Kenya” with a total allocation of €3,500,000. The focus areas are Water, Hygiene, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Responding to the Climate and Humanitarian Emergency in Kenya
Call for Proposals: Elisabeth and Amelie Fund
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Elisabeth and Amelie Fund to support sustainable water management in developing countries, among others by financing on-the-spot internships for students from developing countries who are studying in Belgium. The fund takes into … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Elisabeth and Amelie Fund
Support for Water Sector Research Grant Program – Finland
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Finnish Foundation for Commercial and Technical Sciences in partnership with the Erkki Paasikivi Foundation is pleased to announce its Water Sector Research Grant Program to ensure multi-year funding, especially for research projects by young researchers. The themes … [Read more...] about Support for Water Sector Research Grant Program – Finland
Open Call: Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (Botswana)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) is seeking applications to support people-centred, relatively small projects that have a direct and immediate impact on the well-being of disadvantaged communities at the grass-roots level. The eligible … [Read more...] about Open Call: Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (Botswana)
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program 2025–2026 (Iran)
Deadline: 24-Aug-2025 The Australian Embassy in Tehran has announced the opening of applications for the 2025–2026 Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants scheme supporting development activities led by NGOs and not-for-profit organisations. The focus of the program is on projects with clear … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program 2025–2026 (Iran)
RFPs: Gender Mainstreaming Grants for River Basin Organisations and Transboundary Water Institutions
Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched a call for proposals under the BRIDGE Phase 5 Programme, inviting rapid action projects aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in freshwater governance and management. The focus is on gender … [Read more...] about RFPs: Gender Mainstreaming Grants for River Basin Organisations and Transboundary Water Institutions
Women’s Leadership Grants in Freshwater Governance and Management
Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), through its BRIDGE Phase 5 Programme, has launched a call for proposals inviting rapid action projects to strengthen women’s leadership in freshwater governance and management. The focus is on women leadership … [Read more...] about Women’s Leadership Grants in Freshwater Governance and Management
Australian Embassy in Egypt’s Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Australian Embassy in Cairo has announced the opening of the Direct Aid Program (DAP) for 2025–26, a small grants initiative funded through Australia's aid budget and administered locally. Open to not-for-profit organizations including NGOs, community groups, academic … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy in Egypt’s Direct Aid Program
Call for EOIs: Multisector Interventions for Social and Behavioral Change (Madagascar)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting applications for supporting the implementation of multi-sector interventions towards social and behavioral change. An exciting opportunity is unfolding across Madagascar, aimed at driving sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Multisector Interventions for Social and Behavioral Change (Madagascar)
Apply for U.S.-ROK Alliance on Shipbuilding and Maritime Cooperation (South Korea)
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The U.S.-Korea Alliance on Shipbuilding and Maritime Cooperation program is a strategic initiative aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration between the United States and the Republic of Korea in the critical sectors of shipbuilding and maritime affairs. With both … [Read more...] about Apply for U.S.-ROK Alliance on Shipbuilding and Maritime Cooperation (South Korea)
Open Call: Integrated Agroecological and Community-Based Watershed Management in Upper Katanga and Lualaba (Congo DR)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 This call for proposals seeks to sustainably improve the technical skills, economic performance, and resilience of agricultural producers by promoting the ecological intensification of family farming systems. It focuses specifically on promoting ecological intensification … [Read more...] about Open Call: Integrated Agroecological and Community-Based Watershed Management in Upper Katanga and Lualaba (Congo DR)
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai is inviting applications for its Direct Aid Program which provides small grants for development activities aimed at strengthening communities across Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The focus is on Skilling and education, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program (India)
6th Joint Call for TÜBİTAK – NARD Bilateral Cooperation Projects in Turkey and Moldova
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The National Agency for Research and Development is requesting applications for its TÜBİTAK - NARD Bilateral Cooperation Projects to strengthen research collaboration between Türkiye and Moldova through innovative and impactful projects. The objectives of the call are: To … [Read more...] about 6th Joint Call for TÜBİTAK – NARD Bilateral Cooperation Projects in Turkey and Moldova
CFPs: Research and Innovation Grant Scheme (Malta)
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Energy and Water Agency has launched Research and Innovation Grant Scheme for advancing sustainability and resilience in the fields of energy and water. The focus areas for this call are: Optimizing Greywater systems; Enhancement of water circularity in industries; … [Read more...] about CFPs: Research and Innovation Grant Scheme (Malta)
Entries open for the Wege Prize
Deadline: 05-Oct-2025 The Wege Prize invites student teams from across the globe to engage in a phased design process, moving from idea generation to actionable solutions. The Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Wege Prize
Request for EOIs: Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH (Lot 9) – Tanzania
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is now accepting applications for its Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - WASH Program. This initiative seeks to ensure that refugees live in safe and dignified conditions by improving access to potable water and … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH (Lot 9) – Tanzania
Australian Embassy’s Direct Aid Grant Program (Lebanon or Syria)
Deadline: 14-Aug-2025 The Australian Embassy in Beirut offers the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a flexible small grants initiative aimed at alleviating humanitarian hardship and advancing development objectives in Lebanon and Syria. This program is funded through Australia's Official Development … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy’s Direct Aid Grant Program (Lebanon or Syria)
Submit Applications for Gulbenkian Water Grant Program (Portugal)
Deadline: 24-Sep-2025 The Gulbenkian Water Grant, offered by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, supports demonstration projects that promote soil health and the sustainable management of water in agriculture across Portugal. Up to four initiatives will be selected in 2025, each receiving … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Gulbenkian Water Grant Program (Portugal)
RFAs: Provision of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Services among Refugee and Hosting Populations (Uganda)
Deadline: 06-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is inviting grant applications to provide water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for refugee and host communities in Uganda. The focus is on ensuring access to safe water, improving sanitation facilities, and … [Read more...] about RFAs: Provision of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Services among Refugee and Hosting Populations (Uganda)
RFAs: Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program (US)
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting applications for the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. Authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act section 1459F, the program supports medium and large public … [Read more...] about RFAs: Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program (US)
Call for Proposals: Climate Change Resilient and Agriculture Improvement in Maskana sub-district- Aleppo
Deadline: 27-Aug-2025 UNDP is inviting proposals for a project on Climate Change Resilient and Agriculture Improvement in Maskana sub-district, Aleppo. The area has endured over fourteen years of conflict, instability, and displacement, leaving its population struggling with damaged … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Climate Change Resilient and Agriculture Improvement in Maskana sub-district- Aleppo
