AWF 2026 Call for Proposals for Project Preparation Grants
African Water Facility
About this opportunity
The African Water Facility is accepting proposals for high-impact, investment-oriented water and sanitation projects that can be prepared for downstream financing. Selected projects may receive up to EUR 1 million for project-preparation activities.
What the grant supports
Funding supports the preparation of bankable water and sanitation investments, including work that strengthens climate resilience, service delivery, governance, institutional capacity and access to finance.
Eligible applicants
African Development Bank Regional Member Countries
Public institutions
Water and sanitation utilities
Basin organisations
Other eligible entities in Africa
How to apply
Complete the official AWF 2026 Concept Note Template and submit it by email to africanwaterfacility@afdb.org, copying s.blazyk@afdb.org, h.njiwa@afdb.org and d.arjoon@afdb.org. Applicants should review the official call and FAQ before submitting.
At a glance
Focus areas
Water Security, Sanitation, Climate Resilience, Project Preparation, Investment Readiness, Innovative Finance, Governance, Institutional Strengthening, Inclusive Service Delivery
Funder
African Water Facility
Eligible countries
Africa
Funding amount
€1,000,000