About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the African Water Facility (AWF) 2026 Call for Proposals , an initiative designed to strengthen Africa’s water and sanitation investment pipeline by supporting the preparation of high-impact, investment-ready projects. Managed by the African Water Facility (AWF) under the African Development Bank (AfDB) , the programme aims to help governments and eligible institutions prepare bankable water and sanitation projects that can attract financing and accelerate access to safe water and sanitation services across Africa.
Funding Selected projects may receive: Up to €1 million in grant funding per project Technical assistance for project preparation Support to develop investment-ready water and sanitation projects Opportunities to mobilise additional financing from development partners and investors.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include: National and local government institutions Water and sanitation utilities River basin organisations Public agencies responsible for water and sanitation infrastructure Other eligible institutions involved in water and sanitation project development in Africa. Applicants should review the official call guidelines to confirm their
Eligibility
and project requirements. Priority Areas The programme seeks proposals that will help prepare projects in areas such as: Urban and rural water supply Sanitation infrastructure Climate-resilient water systems Integrated water resources management Water security Sustainable sanitation services Innovative financing approaches for the water sector.
Why This Matters Africa continues to face a significant financing gap in the water and sanitation sector. By supporting the preparation of bankable projects, the African Water Facility aims to unlock larger investments, improve access to clean water and sanitation, and contribute to the goals of Africa Water Vision 2063 and SDG 6 .
Application timeline
August 28, 2026
Application steps
Interested organisations can review the full call guidelines and submit their proposals through the official African Water Facility announcement page
Who can apply
- eligible institutions prepare bankable water and sanitation projects that can attract financing and accelerate access to safe water and sanitation services across Africa
Sources and verification
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