(April 2020)
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) are the essential elements of a healthy and productive life. The provision of public utilities like water supply and sanitation contributes significantly to improving human lives.
To improve WASH services, NGOs, together with international organisations and foundations, have introduced various programmes aimed at improving the water & sanitation facilities for people.
Therefore, acknowledging the significance of this topic, we have compiled a list of multiple open opportunities for NGOs and individuals working in the areas of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).
SIWI’s International Call on Water Resource Protection inviting Organizations & individuals from all over the world
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is currently seeking applications for its 2021 Stockholm Water Prize to recognizes women, men and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources….[more]
USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures: Applications are open now!
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Global Development Lab, invites applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for development innovations that improve the lives of people living in poverty in the developing world. DIV supports innovations across all countries and development sectors in which USAID operates, including health, education, water, energy, economic development, and other sectors…[more]
$75,000 Grant Opportunity for Projects that advance Sustainable access to Safe Water or Sanitation
The RELX Environmental Challenge is open to individuals or organisations operating in the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. Each year the RELX Environmental Challenge is awarded to projects that best demonstrate how they can provide sustainable access to safe water or sanitation….[more]
Calling inspiring Sustainability Solutions on Health, Energy, Food & Water for $3M Opportunity
The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced that its submissions process for the 2021 edition is now open. The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and continue the sustainability and humanitarian legacy of the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan….[more]
Nominations Open for 2020 IWA Global Water Award
Nominations are now open for IWA’s Global Water Award to recognise those individuals who, through innovative leadership and practice, have made a significant contribution to a world in which water is wisely managed. Showcasing exceptional individuals who have changed industry norms to create lasting progress, IWAs Global Water Award aims to recognise and reward those water innovators that are driving change….[more]
IWA Women in Water Award 2020: Celebrating Female Leadership in the Field of Water
Nominations are now open for the IWA’s Women in Water Award 2020 to acknowledge and celebrate female leadership in the field of water. Through this award, the International Water Association (IWA) recognises those women working in the field of water who, through their demonstrated leadership, have had a significant positive impact on the development of the industry….[more]
Innovate for Impact: Siemens Design Challenge 2020 for driving Solutions for Zero Hunger and Clean Water ($10,000 USD in funding)
Engineering for Change (E4C) has announced the Innovate for Impact: Siemens Design Challenge 2020 for driving solutions for zero hunger and clean water. Join a global movement to prepare, adapt and respond to the most pressing challenges in food and water. Nurture breakthrough ideas, apply human-centered design to engineer innovative hardware solutions that help achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030…[more]
IWA seeking Nominations for Young Leadership Award 2020
The International Water Association (IWA) is seeking nominations for its Young Leadership Award 2020 which is granted to an exceptional water professional age 35 or younger who has demonstrated significant achievements in his/her career. The awardee has demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and the ability to play a large and influential role in the water industry in the future…[more]
Call for Nominations for 2020 IWA Project Innovation Awards
The International Water Association (IWA) has announced a call for nominations for 2020 Project Innovation Awards to recognise and promote excellence and innovation in water management, research and technology…[more]
Submit Nominations for 2020 IWA Professional Development Award
The International Water Association (IWA) is seeking nominations for its Professional Development Award 2020 to recognise water sector companies that are making a significant contribution to the professional development of their employees, and through that support the attraction, development and retention of the next generation of water leaders….[more]
Fondation SUEZ Grants to support Essential Services (Water, Sanitation and Waste) for Disadvantaged Populations in Developing Countries
Fonds SUEZ is seeking applications for its grant program to combat exclusion by favouring inclusion and consequently sustainably improving the living conditions and autonomy of persons via access to essential services, social insertion and social harmony…[more]
2020 Dining for Women Grant fostering Good Health, Education and Economic Self-Sufficiency in Developing Countries
Dining for Women is seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its 2020 Grant Cycle to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. Dining for Women funds projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing countries…[more]
IsDB Transform Fund 2020: Enhancing Member Countries Preparedness and Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has announced the Transform Fund Call for Innovation 2020 will focus entirely on supporting their Member Countries long-term preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Call will operate in addition to the IsDB Group’s other wide-ranging initiatives coordinated by their Strategic Preparedness and Response Facility….[more]
HEINEKEN Africa Foundation seeking Proposals to Improve Health Situation in Sub-Saharan Africa
The HEINEKEN Africa Foundation is seeking proposals to improve Health Situation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Underpinning HEINEKEN’s long-standing commitment to Africa, projects are only carried out in the Sub-Saharan African countries in which HEINEKEN is operating…[more]
Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) 2020 Research Grant Program
The Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) is seeking applications for its 2020 Research Grant program to support scientists of Asian nationality who are conducting research in their own countries. The focal research area is water-related Environmental Science and Technology….[more]
Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) launches Second Call for Proposals for Cambodia, Ethiopia, Uganda or Zambia
The call is designed for companies that have been operational for at least two years (with a local partner in case of foreign companies) in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Uganda or Zambia and are active in the following sectors: agriculture & food, energy, or water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH). All ICT based innovations should be applied to one of the three main sectors (it is not a stand-alone focal sector)…[more]
SIDA’s International Training Program on Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is currently inviting applications for its International Training Programme (ITP) on “Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation – Integrated Processes”…[more]
SIDA’s International Training Programme on “Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation”
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is currently seeking applications for its International Training Programme on “Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation”…[more]
EU seeking Proposals to improve Local Governance and Sanitation in the Cities of Nkayi and Owando
The European Union (EU) is currently seeking proposals to strengthen the role and contribution of civil society in improving local governance and sanitation in the cities of Nkayi and Owando…[more]
Embassy of Japan in Kenya announces Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
The Embassy of Japan in Kenya is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) 2020. The aim of GGP is to provide financial assistance to non-profit development organizations for implementing projects at community level…[more]
Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Serbia announces Call for Proposals for Small Grants Program 2020
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Belgrade has announced a Call for Proposals for Small Grants Program for 2020. Small Grant program modality of the Slovak Official Development Assistance is funded from SlovakAid and is aimed directly at small-scale projects which represent a more flexible, operative and effective financial support for developing countries and in the Republic of Serbia is intended for Kosovo region…[more]
DST/NWO Joint Indo Dutch Call on Cleaning Ganga and Agri Water
This joint DST-NWO research call aims to contribute to Cleaning the Ganga, which is defined as high priority field for the Indian and Dutch governments and water sector. The call will focus in particular on the impact of agriculture on the Ganga water system and the related scopes for interventions. The Hindon sub-basin is selected as case area…[more]
U.S. Mission to India’s One to Many: U.S. Government Exchanges & Program Alumni Workshops
The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Chennai is soliciting proposals for a grant/cooperative agreement for this funding opportunity which is to enhance the capacity of U.S. government-sponsored program alumni to share knowledge gained from their exchange programs among local stakeholders, and in furtherance of shared U.S.-India objectives….[more]
