USAID WASH in Healthcare Facilities and Community Resilience Program
USAID seeks proposals to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities and build community resilience in climate-vulnerable areas. The program focuses on sustainable water supply, infection prevention control (IPC), and behavior change communication. Applicants must demonstrate experience in WASH infrastructure, community engagement, and market-based sanitation. The program emphasizes gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and local ownership.
Strategic Overview
USAID seeks proposals to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities and build community resilience in climate-vulnerable areas. The program focuses on sustainable water supply, infection prevention control (IPC), and behavior change communication. Applicants must demonstrate experience in WASH infrastructure, community engagement, and market-based sanitation. The program emphasizes gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and local ownership.
Who is it For?
International NGOs, local WASH organizations, social enterprises, and research institutions. Consortia with local government partnerships are encouraged.
Priorities
Sustainable WASH services in healthcare facilities, IPC, menstrual hygiene management, climate-resilient water systems, and GESI.
Eligibility
U.S. or local NGOs registered in target countries (Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Somalia). Proven track record in WASH and IPC. Must include a sustainability plan and gender analysis.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Strategic Proposal Design – 'Writing Winning Proposals' course teaches how to frame WASH interventions within USAID's resilience framework. Phase 2: Integrated WASH and MEAL – 'Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop' and 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' provide tools for designing hygiene behavior indicators and adaptive management. Phase 3: Financial Stewardship – 'Financial Management for NGOs' ensures compliance with USAID's cost principles. Phase 4: Data-Driven Sustainability Reporting – 'Data Analysis for Project Management' enables longitudinal impact validation. GSLI courses equip teams to deliver sustainable WASH outcomes.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop
- Writing Winning Proposals
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Financial Management for NGOs
- Data Analysis for Project Management
Deadline: 2026-08-30
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal