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FoundationNGORolling

charity: water

$50K-$5M per implementing partner grant cycle

RollingWebsiteEst. 2006

Moderate Gender LensModerate Climate Lens

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What You Get

Project-based grants for water point construction and rehabilitation

100% of public donations go directly to water projects

GPS-tracked and photo-verified project reporting

Capacity building and technical support for implementing partners

Access to charity: water's donor base and visibility platform

Peer learning network among implementing partners

How to Apply

Apply through the Partner Access portal at charitywater.org/partners. The portal contains grant application process details, reporting requirements, policies, and templates. New partners go through a vetting and onboarding process.

Warm Intro

Recommended but not required

Geographic Focus

Pan-Africa, South Asia, Central America

Decision Timeline

4-12 weeks

Eligibility

Must be a registered NGO/nonprofit with water sector experience
Demonstrated community-centered approach to WASH programming
Excellent financial reporting and accountability track record
In-depth knowledge of local water issues and implementation techniques
Operating in one of charity: water's 29 focus countries

Traction Required

Proven track record in water project implementation, strong financial reporting history

Team Requirements

Experienced water/WASH professionals with regional expertise

Selection Criteria

Years of proven progress in water project implementation
Financial transparency and reporting capability
Community engagement and ownership approach
Technical suitability of water development techniques for region
Sanitation and hygiene promotion integration

What They Look For

Experienced local NGOs and INGOs that implement community-owned water projects. charity: water does not implement directly — they fund vetted local partners with deep knowledge of regional water challenges. Partners decide on suitable water project types (wells, piped systems, rainwater harvesting, BioSand Filters) and promote sanitation and hygiene practices.

Post-Investment Support

GPS-tracked project verification, reporting support, capacity building, peer learning network, donor visibility

Red Flags to Watch

Partner vetting process is rigorous — not suitable for new/unproven organizations. Significant reporting burden with GPS/photo verification requirements.

Insider Tip

Focus on community-owned, sustainable water solutions. Demonstrate strong reporting capability — charity: water tracks every project with GPS coordinates and photos. Rural water systems with direct community delivery are prioritized.

2006

Active Since

Yes

Deploying

Notable Investments

38,000+ wells in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and other Sub-Saharan African countries. 138,000+ total projects across 29 countries.

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