USAID RFP: Strengthening WASH Sector Governance and Financial Management in Fragile States

USAID is seeking partners to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) governance in fragile states, emphasizing financial management, accountability, and sustainability. This RFP targets projects that build local government and NGO capacity in financial oversight, data-driven decision-making, and resource mobilization. Aligned with USAID’s Journey to Self-Reliance, the program requires rigorous monitoring and adaptive management. GSLI’s specialized courses in WASH, financial management, and proposal writing equip organizations to meet these demands and achieve long-term impact.

Strategic Overview

USAID is seeking partners to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) governance in fragile states, emphasizing financial management, accountability, and sustainability. This RFP targets projects that build local government and NGO capacity in financial oversight, data-driven decision-making, and resource mobilization. Aligned with USAID’s Journey to Self-Reliance, the program requires rigorous monitoring and adaptive management. GSLI’s specialized courses in WASH, financial management, and proposal writing equip organizations to meet these demands and achieve long-term impact.

Who is it For?

International and local NGOs, consortia with experience in WASH and governance in fragile contexts. Preference for partnerships with local entities.

Priorities

Strengthening WASH sector governance, improving financial transparency, enhancing local capacity for resource mobilization, and fostering accountability.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate past performance in WASH and capacity building, with a budget between $1M and $5M. Compliance with USAID’s automated directive systems required.

Path to Success

Phase 1: Establish a local consortium and conduct a governance capacity gap analysis. Phase 2: Deliver GSLI’s 'Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop' and 'Financial Management for NGOs' to local partners, focusing on fiscal accountability. Phase 3: Implement adaptive management via GSLI’s 'Project Planning and Management' course to respond to emerging challenges. Phase 4: Develop sustainability plans using fundraising skills from 'Fundraising & Resource Mobilization for NGOs'. These courses directly address USAID’s priority outcomes.

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Deadline: 2026-07-15

Persona: WASH

Urgency: Normal