Grant opportunity
African Water Facility 2026 Call for Proposals
The African Water Facility is seeking proposals that can turn priority water and sanitation concepts into high-quality, investment-ready projects capable of attracting downstream finance.
- Funder
- African Water Facility
- Proposals close 10 September 2026
- Proposals close 10 September 2026: Sep 10, 2026
- Award
- Project-preparation grants of up to EUR 1 million, subject to the official call guidance
- Applicant
- African national and subnational public institutions, regional economic communities, river-basin organisations, utilities and other eligible entities that can sponsor high-impact water or sanitation project preparation in line with African Water Facility rules.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- Africa
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The call implements the Facility's 2026-2030 strategy by building a stronger pipeline of bankable water-security and sanitation investments across Africa.
Who can apply
Applicants and proposed projects must satisfy the institutional, country, project-stage and financing requirements in the official guidance. Prospective applicants should use the published templates and confirm that the proposed preparation work can unlock a credible investment pathway.
What it supports
- Preparation of bankable water-security and sanitation projects.
- Climate-resilient, inclusive and financially credible infrastructure and services.
- Technical, environmental, social, financial and institutional preparation needed to attract investment.
Funding and duration
- The call indicates project-preparation support of up to EUR 1 million.
- Final grant size, eligible costs and co-financing conditions are governed by the official call guidance.
Proposals close 10 September 2026
Proposals close 10 September 2026: Sep 10, 2026
How to apply
Download the official call guidance and templates from the African Water Facility page and submit the complete proposal through the stated route by 10 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The African Water Facility's 2026 call aims to close Africa's investment-preparation gap by helping eligible sponsors develop technically sound, climate-resilient and investment-ready water and sanitation projects. Applications should show a clear development need, preparation plan and pathway to financing and implementation.
Eligibility
Applicants and proposed projects must satisfy the institutional, country, project-stage and financing requirements in the official guidance. Prospective applicants should use the published templates and confirm that the proposed preparation work can unlock a credible investment pathway.
Funding and benefits
The call indicates project-preparation support of up to EUR 1 million.
Final grant size, eligible costs and co-financing conditions are governed by the official call guidance.
Themes and supported activities
Preparation of bankable water-security and sanitation projects.
Climate-resilient, inclusive and financially credible infrastructure and services.
Technical, environmental, social, financial and institutional preparation needed to attract investment.
Deadline and timeline
Proposals close 10 September 2026: Proposals close 10 September 2026: Sep 10, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Download the official call guidance and templates from the African Water Facility page and submit the complete proposal through the stated route by 10 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.