World Bank SDG Trust Fund 2026: Strengthening Local Capacity for Climate-Resilient WASH
The World Bank's SDG Trust Fund (SDG-TF) 2026 call supports upstream institutional strengthening for climate-resilient WASH services in low- and lower-middle-income countries. The program finances technical assistance, policy dialogue, and capacity building for national and sub-national entities, aligning with country Partnership Frameworks. Priority areas include integrated water resource management, climate adaptation in sanitation, and behavioral change for hygiene. Proposals should demonstrate strong alignment with national development plans and have co-financing from government or other development partners.
Strategic Overview
The World Bank's SDG Trust Fund (SDG-TF) 2026 call supports upstream institutional strengthening for climate-resilient WASH services in low- and lower-middle-income countries. The program finances technical assistance, policy dialogue, and capacity building for national and sub-national entities, aligning with country Partnership Frameworks. Priority areas include integrated water resource management, climate adaptation in sanitation, and behavioral change for hygiene. Proposals should demonstrate strong alignment with national development plans and have co-financing from government or other development partners.
Who is it For?
Government ministries, water authorities, local government units, and regional development agencies. International NGOs can partner as implementing agencies, but the lead must be a public sector entity.
Priorities
World Bank's Climate Change Action Plan 2025-2030; SDG 6 (water and sanitation); and Disaster Risk Management. Emphasis on institutional capacity, financial sustainability, and innovation in service delivery models.
Eligibility
Lead applicant must be a public entity from a WB borrower country eligible for IDA/IBRD blend; capacity to manage trust fund disbursement and procurement; prior WB project experience preferred.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Align project objectives with national WASH strategy and World Bank CPF. Enroll technical leads in GSLI's 'Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop' and 'Project Planning and Management' to design a context-specific intervention (4 weeks). Phase 2: Build a robust MEAL framework using GSLI's 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' to demonstrate results-based management (4 weeks). Phase 3: Strengthen public financial management through GSLI's 'Financial Management for NGOs' (adaptable for public sector) and 'Grants Management Training Workshop' to meet WB fiduciary standards (4 weeks). Phase 4: Finalize proposal with a sustainability and scaling plan, integrating GSLI's 'Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector' training for local governance.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Training Workshop
- Project Planning and Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Financial Management for NGOs
- Grants Management Training Workshop
- Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector
Deadline: 2026-08-01
Persona: WASH
Urgency: Normal