New York, USA (HRNW) – Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) has opened its 2026 Civil Society Catalytic Funding opportunity, offering grants to civil society organizations working to strengthen advocacy, accountability and political action around water, sanitation and hygiene. The programme will provide 10 civil society partners with US$10,000 each.
🌍 Scope of Funding
- Water and sanitation advocacy
- Hygiene and WASH policy
- Climate resilience
- Sustainable financing
- Government accountability
- Multi-stakeholder dialogue
- Community advocacy
The programme is particularly interested in proposals that connect water and sanitation with climate resilience, economic development and social wellbeing.
💰 Funding Range
The programme will provide:
US$10,000 per selected organization
A total of 10 civil society partners will receive support, with seven grants intended for national-level work and three for regional initiatives.
📋 Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include civil society organizations that can undertake advocacy activities aligned with SWA priorities.
Organizations working on:
- Water and sanitation
- Climate resilience
- Public policy
- Government accountability
- Sustainable development
are particularly relevant to the call.
📝 Application Process
Interested organizations should:
- Review the 2026 Civil Society Catalytic Funding guidelines
- Develop an advocacy-focused proposal
- Explain how activities align with SWA priorities
- Submit the application form and required information
- Complete the donor review process
The deadline for applications is 6 September 2026. Funded activities must be completed within three months of receiving the funding.
📧 Contact Email
Applicants should refer to the official SWA application information for contact details.
⚠️ Important Note
The grants are designed primarily for advocacy and policy influence, rather than conventional infrastructure or construction projects. Applicants should demonstrate how their proposed activities can influence water and sanitation policy, financing or accountability.
⚠️ Disclaimer
It should be noted that this funding opportunity/news is not affiliated with or previously published on HRNW (hrnww.com). HRNW shares this information solely for public awareness and informational purposes.
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