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List of Funding Opportunities for WASH in Healthcare Facilities Initiatives during COVID-19
Compiled by Global Water 2020
Last Updated: April 2nd, 2021
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About: This spreadsheet provides information on funding opportunities for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities initiatives. It has been divided into separate tabs for convenience:
Tab #1 (Open Opportunities) = funding pots that available and/or new proposals are being accepted
Tab #2 (Past Opportunities) = funding pots that have already closed, but could open again

Information below will continue to be updated regularly. A document is accessible in the cell to the right that provided diagnostics about the current funding landscape and additional resources earlier in the COVID-19 Pandemic:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vXRAXv3h1Kwy6Ybo3cDELdNPJl9lgQ_y/view?usp=sharing
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Name of FunderOpportunity for WASH in HCF Partners? Funding AreaAmount of Funding Eligibility Includes WASH Directly in RequestDeadline Link to the Application or the NoticeAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional Information
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FEMSA FoundationYesFunding is available for sustainable water and sanitation management efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean. The Foundation also focuses on early childhood development. The Foundation's website can be found in English but the funding page is in Spanish.Amount of funding is unclearOpen to non-profits. Projects must occur in Latina America and/or the Caribbean.NoNo deadlinehttps://www.femsa.com/en/femsa-foundation/Must email the foundation
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The Pollination ProjectYesFunding available for volunteer based initiatives that address direct needs around water, sanitation and hygiene as well as community resilience. The Pollination Project also provides resources on launching water and soap making volunteer projects. Accepts WASH focused COVID-19 responses. There is no geographic restriction for this grant. Total project cost must be less than $40,000.First grants are usually $1,000, if an organization was previously funded by TPP larger grants of up to $5,000 are accepted.Accepting applications for volunteer community projects. Non-profits may be able to apply; however, there are strict eligibility requirements (see attached link in col J).YesNo deadlinehttps://thepollinationproject.org/pre-screen-quiz/https://secure.thepollinationproject.org/funding-eligibility/https://secure.thepollinationproject.org/resources-information-and-opportunities-for-collaboration-to-increase-your-impact/
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Addax & Oryx FoundationYesThe Foundation is supporting projects focused on four core areas: health (including hygiene and drinking water), education, community development (including sanitation), and the environment. The Foundation gives preference to projects that cover two or more of its core area. Water projects, as well as maternal ward projects, have been a large focus of the Foundation (I, II, III, IV, V). Geographic areas include Afria and the Middle East.Grant sizes are unknownAvailable to non-profitsYesNo deadlinehttps://addax-oryx-foundation.org/en/formhttps://addax-oryx-foundation.org/en/la-fondation
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Flahive Family FoundationYesFunding opportunities for projects that support health, education and conservation. In the past, the Foundation has focused on maternal health and community water projects, and some WASH in HCF (I, II, III). There is no geographical restriction for this grant, but the Foundation looks to support activiites in Africa.Grant sizes are unknownAvailable to non-profitsYesNo deadlinehttps://flahivefamilyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Grant-Application-Guidelines-2012.pdfhttps://flahivefamilyfoundation.org/apply/
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Global Innovation FundYesThe Global Innovation Fund's commitment to open innovation extends to water, health, and COVID-19 response work that has the potential to limit the outbreak and protect life. Multiple WASH project have been funded (I, II). Criteria for projects is very broad but projects should meaningfully improve the lives of those living on less than $5 PPP per day. Must defend how it is novel, is backed by evidence, how it could be scaled up (relevant to the catholic HCF initiative), or can improve upon alternative solutions. There is no geographical restriction for projects.Funding ranges from $50,000 to $15 millionAvailable to social enterprises, non-profits, researchersNoNo deadlinehttps://www.globalinnovation.fund/apply/about/
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*W.K. Kellogg FoundationYesProvides grants for their Thriving Children, Working Families, and Equitable Communities Priorities. Water and WASH program typically are part of the Thriving Children Priority, and they do highlight maternal and infant healthcare. Has listed projects or intended projects in Mexico, Haiti, Brazil, and southern Africa. The Foundation recently made a donation to a coronavirus intiative in the US, and has previously funded hospitals and WASH work in Haiti and Mexico. Unclear, (Additional commitment to funding made on June 11, 2020 at approximately $300 million).NGOsNoNo deadlinehttps://www.wkkf.org/grantseekersThe Kellogg Foundation welcomes new grant proposals.https://www.wkkf.org/news-and-media/article/2020/06/wkkf-pledges-to-increase-support-to-nonprofitsMany initiatives included WASH or MNCH, unclear if any focused on WASH in HCF. Many examples from Mexico (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII), particularly the Yucatan Peninsula and Campeche, an example in South Africa, some in Haiti (I, II)
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John F. and Mary A. Geisse FoundationPossiblySmall family funder (from Target funder) that funds WASH, agriculture, education, and justice. Has funded Healing Waters International, Lifewater International, and Water for People.Typically $10,000-$50,000, as high as $200,000Typically prioritizes smaller groups. Funds U.S. groups working abroad.N/AAccepts unsolicited proposals, and my be invited to submit a letter of intent.https://www.geissefoundation.org/guidelineshttps://www.geissefoundation.org/copy-of-grant-seekers
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Alstom FoundationYesHas four focuses: Access to energy and Water; Access to mobility; environmental protection; and economic, social development & support. Some grants include WASH in HCF, and many include renewable energy or rain collection in addition to water.UnsureMust be in a country that Alstom is present in.Submit by April 30th to find a promoter, thought technically due on June 4th. Accepts unsolicited proposalshttps://www.foundation.alstom.com/submit-projecthttps://www.foundation.alstom.com/explore-our-projects?ct=11
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Every Mother CountsPossiblyProvides grants for maternal health, as well as mental health. Some grants focus on access to maternal care at healthcare facilities, unclear if they could include WASH.Typically $5,000-$50,000, have been as high as $250,000.Prioritizies small NGOs. Focuses on Bangladesh, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Tanzania, and the U.S.NoAccepts inquiries, though does not accept unsolicited proposals. It issues invitations to submit proposals that are due 2/1 and 8/1.https://everymothercounts.org/grants/what-we-fund/https://everymothercounts.org/contact-us/
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Audacious ProjectYesThe Audacious Project is funding solutions to pressing issues and covers topics of global health, climate change and education. Past grants have included WASH as pieces of larger health plans (e.g. Hygiene was a focus for the END Fund grant), but it may not be easy to obtain.There are no restrictions on the project funding requests. Funding varies widely.Available to non-profits, NGOs and institutionsNoNo deadlinehttps://audaciousproject.org/apply
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African Women's Development Fund Main GrantsPossiblyFunding initiatives and organizations that address body and health rights. Initiatives focused on maternal wards may be more successful. Previous grantees have provided hygiene supplies during an Ebola outbreak.Grant sizes are unkownApplications are welcome from African based organizations that are women led with a majority of women staff and board, religious groups may be less likely to receive grants.NoDeadline: Nonehttps://awdf.org/main-grants-call-for-applications/
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Chrysalis TrustPossibly, has funded WASH in schoolsFunds grassroots organizations that alleviate poverty, disability, or provide access to shelter, education, healthcare, and water (including sanitation in schools).$1,300-$13,000UK and other countries (primarily Africa). Charity must be registered with the UK's Charity Commission.Submission deadlines are on May 15th and December 15thhttp://www.chrysalis-trust.co.uk/apply.phphttp://www.chrysalis-trust.co.uk/awards.phphttp://www.chrysalis-trust.co.uk/apply.php
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Flahive Family FoundationPossiblyFunds nutrition, health, water, agriculture, economic development, education, and arts. Focus on rural areas. Urges sustainability, integrated approaches, inclusion of vulnerable pops and gender.Typically from $5,000-$15,000U.S. and developing countries (typically Africa, South America and Haiti). Typically funds local and/or grassroots groups.NoAccepts unsolicited proposals but unlikely to receive a grant without a connection.https://flahivefamilyfoundation.org/apply/https://flahivefamilyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Grant-Application-Guidelines-2012.pdfhttps://flahivefamilyfoundation.org/health/
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Global Fund for WomenPossiblyFunder that looks to further sexual and reproductive health rights, economic and climate justice, address GBV. Organizations focused on emergency WASH or maternal WASH may be eligible. Can support general support grants and crisis grants. Has funded WASH during emergencies (Haiti, Peru, Mexico, Nepal)Average grant sizes in FY2020 were around $25,000, unclear how these range.Prefers Africa and Asia. Typically funds woman-run majority-women NGOs, prefers orgs that also prioritize other marginalized communities. Do not fund US-based organizations.N/ASubmit information about your organization to see if it may be eligible, may be invited to submit a grant.https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/apply-for-a-granthttps://www.globalfundforwomen.org/grantmaking/
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Pentair FoundationPossiblyRecently began providing grants in Food, Water, and Education.UnclearNo geographic limitations, but have been in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. Probably more likely to receive a grantUnclearEmail pentaircsr@pentair.com and they may invite you to submit a grant proposal.https://www.pentair.com/en-us/our-impact/pentair-foundation.html
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The Roger I. and Ruth B. Macfarlane Foundation
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The organization does not provide examples of who they fund, but have funded WASH in the past.
Type I grants (program and operating needs) are $10,000-$75,000. Type II grants (one-time capital improvements) are $100,000-$150,000
Not listed, but has funded WASH in Ghana, Haiti, Kenya, Peru, the Philippines, and Uganda.
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Type I proposals due in June, type II due in August. Send an unsolicited request well before to potentially be invited for these grant cycles
https://www.macfarlanefoundation.org/grant-guidelines
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