UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools and Healthcare Facilities Grant
UNICEF invites proposals for improving WASH services in schools and healthcare facilities in priority countries. The program targets sustainable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, focusing on behavior change, infrastructure rehabilitation, and institutional capacity strengthening. Strategic themes include climate-resilient WASH, menstrual health management, and infection prevention control. The donor seeks partners to implement community-led total sanitation, water quality monitoring, and hygiene promotion campaigns. The initiative emphasizes equity, reaching marginalized populations, and integration with health and education sectors for long-term impact.
Strategic Overview
UNICEF invites proposals for improving WASH services in schools and healthcare facilities in priority countries. The program targets sustainable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, focusing on behavior change, infrastructure rehabilitation, and institutional capacity strengthening. Strategic themes include climate-resilient WASH, menstrual health management, and infection prevention control. The donor seeks partners to implement community-led total sanitation, water quality monitoring, and hygiene promotion campaigns. The initiative emphasizes equity, reaching marginalized populations, and integration with health and education sectors for long-term impact.
Who is it For?
National and international NGOs, research institutions, and social enterprises with proven expertise in WASH delivery, community mobilization, and behavior change communication. Priority given to organizations with experience in school and healthcare settings.
Priorities
UNICEF's WASH strategic agenda aligns with SDG 6 and UNICEF's 2022-2025 WASH strategy, emphasizing sustainability, climate adaptation, and sector strengthening. Key priorities include reducing inequalities in access, promoting handwashing with soap, ensuring safe management of fecal sludge, and strengthening national WASH systems.
Eligibility
Eligible organizations must have capacity for financial management, M&E, and local procurement. Technical requirements include experience in construction of water and sanitation facilities, hygiene behavior change, and partnership with government institutions. Organizations must comply with UNICEF's environmental and social safeguards.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Context Analysis and Program Design - GSLI's Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop provides technical expertise on integrated WASH programming, while the Project Planning and Management course ensures logical framework alignment with UNICEF's priorities. Phase 2: Proposal Development and Compliance - The Writing Winning Proposals course enhances narrative quality and compliance with UNICEF's format. Phase 3: Implementation and Sustainability - The Grants Management Training Workshop ensures compliant financial management and reporting, and the Data Privacy and Protection course safeguards beneficiary data. GSLI's cross-sectoral approach enables organizations to deliver measurable WASH outcomes while meeting donor compliance standards.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop
- Project Planning and Management
- Writing Winning Proposals
- Grants Management Training Workshop
- Data Privacy and Protection
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal