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ActiveAfrican Water Facility (AWF) · 2026

African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026

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Agency: African Water Facility (AWF)
Funding: Up to EUR 1 million per project
Deadline: September 25, 2026 (Tomorrow)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include Regional Member Countries (RMCs), public institutions, water and sanitation sector implementing agencies, public utilities, regional organizations, transboundary organizations, river basin organizations, lake basin organizations, groundwater basin organizations, and other eligible institutions across Africa.

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African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026 is sponsored by African Water Facility (AWF). The African Water Facility (AWF) is inviting applications for its 2026 Call for Proposals, a major funding initiative designed to strengthen Africa's water and sanitation sectors through investment-ready projects.

The call aims to help governments, utilities, regional organizations, and other eligible institutions prepare high-quality projects capable of attracting additional public and private investment. The program focuses on improving water security, expanding sanitation services, strengthening governance, promoting climate resilience, and increasing access to sustainable financing.

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* Mission, Vision and Strategy * Our Strategic Priorities * Investment Promotion Event * List additional actions 3. AWF Launches 2026 Call For Proposals To Strengthen Africa’s Water and Sanitation Investment Pipeline # AWF Launches 2026 Call for Proposals to Strengthen Africa’s Water and Sanitation Investment Pipeline [](https://www. africanwaterfacility.

org/en/news/awf-launches-2026-call-proposals-strengthen-africas-water-and-sanitation-investment-pipeline)[](https://www. africanwaterfacility. org/en/news/awf-launches-2026-call-proposals-strengthen-africas-water-and-sanitation-investment-pipeline)[](https://www.

africanwaterfacility. org/en/news/awf-launches-2026-call-proposals-strengthen-africas-water-and-sanitation-investment-pipeline)[](https://www. africanwaterfacility.

org/en/news/awf-launches-2026-call-proposals-strengthen-africas-water-and-sanitation-investment-pipeline) [](https://www. africanwaterfacility.

org/en/news/awf-launches-2026-call-proposals-strengthen-africas-water-and-sanitation-investment-pipeline) The African Water Facility (AWF), an initiative of the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW), and administered by the African Development Bank, has launched its 2026 Call for Proposals (CfP) under the AWF 2026–2030 Strategy.

The Call invites high-impact, investment-oriented projects in Africa’s water and sanitation sectors that can accelerate access to finance, strengthen climate resilience, improve service delivery, and catalyse inclusive and sustainable development.

Through this initiative, AWF seeks to strengthen its pipeline of bankable projects and support Regional Member Countries (RMCs), public institutions, utilities, basin organisations, and other eligible entities in advancing investment-ready operations capable of mobilising downstream financing.

**Priority areas under the Call include:** * Project preparation and investment readiness; * Climate-resilient water and sanitation systems; * Innovative financing and catalytic investments; * Governance and institutional strengthening; * Inclusive and sustainable service delivery; and * Sanitation sector transformation.

**APPLY NOW TO HELP TRANSFORM PROJECT CONCEPTS INTO BANKABLE INVESTMENTS AND DELIVER TANGIBLE WATER AND SANITATION OUTCOMES ACROSS AFRICA.

** AWF Contribution Not exceeding EUR 1 million per project Eligible Applicants Regional Member Countries, public institutions, utilities, basin organisations Submission Deadline 10 September 2026 Funding Type Grant financing **Download Documents in English** Download the full Call for Proposals HERE Download the Concept Note Template HERE **ALL CONCEPT NOTES AND ANY QUERIES REGARDING THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESSES:** **African Water Facility (AWF), African Development Bank Group** -africanwaterfacility@afdb.

org **Mr. Samuel Blazyk, Officer in Charge, AWF -**s. blazyk@afdb. org **Ms. Hellen Njiwa, Principal Monitoring, Evaluation and Project Portfolio Management Officer -**h.

njiwa@afdb. org **Ms. Diane Arjoon, Principal Rural Water Security Officer -**d. arjoon@afdb.

org awf_2026_appel_a_propositions_annonce_fr_0. pdf modele_note_conceptuelle_projet_awf_cfp_2026_fr_0.

docx ## Keep up to date with our work and the projects that we support ### A Call to Finance Water Investments ### Building Resilient Water and Sanitation Systems in Mali’s Kayes and Kati Areas ### Towards Concrete Actions to Improve the Sanitation Sector in Senegal ### AWF Launches 2026 Call for Proposals to Strengthen Africa’s Water and Sanitation Investment Pipeline ### Kenya Urban Sanitation: Designing a Pathway to Improved Urban Sanitation ### A Call to Finance Water Investments ### Building Resilient Water and Sanitation Systems in Mali’s Kayes and Kati Areas ### Towards Concrete Actions to Improve the Sanitation Sector in Senegal ### AWF Launches 2026 Call for Proposals to Strengthen Africa’s Water and Sanitation Investment Pipeline ### Kenya Urban Sanitation: Designing a Pathway to Improved Urban Sanitation ### A Call to Finance Water Investments ## Sharing information and knowledge resources on Africa’s water and sanitation landscape Immeuble du Centre de commerce International d’Abidjan CCIA, Avenue Jean-Paul II, Abidjan 01 BP 1387 The African Water Facility is committed to providing information in French and English, however at times it will only be provided in one of the two languages.

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com/AfricanWaterFacility) * [](https://www. linkedin. com/company/african-water-facility) * [](https://twitter.

com/AWFbroadcast) * [](https://www. youtube. com/channel/UCh0Gm9IwytjEJ8-HOH4LnTQ) Accessibility declaration

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants include Regional Member Countries (RMCs), public institutions, water and sanitation sector implementing agencies, public utilities, regional organizations, transboundary organizations, river basin organizations, lake basin organizations, groundwater basin organizations, and other eligible institutions across Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include Regional Member Countries (RMCs), public institutions, water and sanitation sector implementing agencies, public utilities, regional organizations, transboundary organizations, river basin organizations, lake basin organizations, groundwater basin organizations, and other eligible institutions across Africa. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026 offer?

The current listing shows up to EUR 1 million per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

When is the deadline for African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026?

Applications for African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026 are due September 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.

Who funds African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026?

African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026 is funded by African Water Facility (AWF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for African Water Facility Call for Proposals 2026?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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