The Japan Water Forum Fund is calling for applications to help solve local water problems in developing countries by assisting the implementation of sustainable solutions led by local organisations.

The JWF Fund aims to contribute to the resolution local water problems in developing countries by helping to implement sustainable solutions led by local organisations.

Water potableAs a result, they will greatly appreciate any proposals for water projects, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), as they did last year.

Information on funding

• Up to USD 1,500 per project
• As part of the JWF 2024 Fund, around five projects will be financed.
• One application/project per group will be accepted

Eligible projects

• Projects of the following types will be considered:
  • Construction or repair of a water supply resource, such as a well and reservoir
  • Installation of a small-scale water supply system
  • Construction or repair of sanitary and hygiene facilities
  • Maintaining/improving a water resources environment
  • Installation or promotion of a system irrigation water-saving
  • Implementation of a water-related disaster risk mitigation programme

Eligibility criteria

• Any local organisation working in a country or territory classified as a Least Developed Country (LDC), Low Income Country (LIC) or Lower Middle Income Country (LMIC) by the OECD DAC can apply to the JWF.
• National governments governments Local authorities, private companies, funding institutions, international organisations and religious groups are not eligible to apply for the fund.
• Please identify your website and/or social media page in the application form in order to provide information about the above conditions.

For more information, please visit JWF.