USAID Global WASH and Sanitation Services Integration Program: Capacity Building for Sustainable Service Delivery
USAID's funding call aims to support local and national governments in integrating sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services with health and education sectors. The strategic intent is to strengthen institutional capacity for lifecycle-based WASH programming, including financial sustainability, data-driven planning, and community accountability. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate cross-sectoral synergy and measurable outcomes in under-served regions.
Strategic Overview
USAID's funding call aims to support local and national governments in integrating sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services with health and education sectors. The strategic intent is to strengthen institutional capacity for lifecycle-based WASH programming, including financial sustainability, data-driven planning, and community accountability. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate cross-sectoral synergy and measurable outcomes in under-served regions.
Who is it For?
Local and international NGOs, consortiums with WASH expertise, and capacity-building organizations. Target beneficiaries include district water authorities, school management committees, and community health workers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Priorities
USAID's Global Water Strategy emphasizes leaving no one behind, promoting gender equality, and strengthening local systems. Current focus includes climate-resilient WASH infrastructure and behavior change communication.
Eligibility
NGOs registered in eligible countries; demonstrated experience in WASH service delivery and training; ability to manage multi-sectoral projects; commitment to local capacity building; past performance in USAID-funded projects preferred.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Align with USAID's WASH framework through a situational analysis and stakeholder mapping. Phase 2: Deliver GSLI's 'Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop' combined with 'Financial Management for NGOs' to strengthen budgeting and cost recovery. Phase 3: Use 'Data Analysis for Project Management' to create monitoring systems for service quality. Phase 4: Embed 'Writing Winning Proposals' and 'Fundraising & Resource Mobilization For NGOs Training Workshop' to ensure local ownership and long-term sustainability. GSLI courses provide the technical edge by integrating WASH-specific content with core management disciplines, directly addressing USAID's sustainability requirements.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop
- Financial Management for NGOs
- Data Analysis for Project Management
- Writing Winning Proposals
- Fundraising & Resource Mobilization For NGOs Training Workshop
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal