USAID Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Systems Strengthening RFP 2026
A request for proposals to improve WASH service delivery sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through systems strengthening. Focus areas include water security, sanitation markets, hygiene behavior change, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The donor emphasizes total sanitation approaches, local service authority capacity building, and durable WASH outcomes with multi-sectoral linkages to health and nutrition.
Strategic Overview
A request for proposals to improve WASH service delivery sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through systems strengthening. Focus areas include water security, sanitation markets, hygiene behavior change, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The donor emphasizes total sanitation approaches, local service authority capacity building, and durable WASH outcomes with multi-sectoral linkages to health and nutrition.
Who is it For?
International non-profits, for-profit firms, research institutions, and consortia with demonstrated experience in WASH service delivery and institutional capacity building.
Priorities
Sustainable Development Goal 6 alignment; market-based sanitation; gender and social inclusion integration; climate adaptation; and use of adaptive management and learning (CLA) approaches.
Eligibility
Proven track record in WASH infrastructure projects, strong financial management systems, human-centered design methods, and compliance with USAID's environmental and safeguarding policies.
Path to Success
GSLI's strategy: Phase 1 - Enroll staff in 'Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop' to align proposal with WHO/UNICEF JMP standards and best practices; Phase 2 - Apply 'Project Planning and Management' to design a results framework with adaptive management and learning loops; Phase 3 - Use 'Data Analysis for Project Management' to develop water quality and usage analytics dashboards. GSLI courses ensure technical credibility and robust implementation planning, essential for USAID evaluation criteria.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop
- Project Planning and Management
- Data Analysis for Project Management
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal