Call for applicants for the Japan Water Forum Fund 2009

The Japan Water Forum (JWF) is pleased to invite grass-roots organizations in developing countries to apply for the Japan Water Forum Fund 2009. We are looking forward to receiving your applications.

What kind of grass-roots activities can be awarded the grants?

"Grass-roots activities" are activities planned and faithfully implemented by grass-roots organizations to bring about an appreciable improvement upon the current water and sanitation issues. These activities include various activities such as:
- Introduction of rainwater-harvesting tanks, ponds, digging wells;
- Development of small scale water supply systems;
- Building new toilets and upgrading existing sanitation facilities;
- Prevention of water-related disasters;
- Establishment and encouragement of water-efficient irrigation;
- Solving gender issues;
- Aquatic environment restoration activities.

* It is highly suggested that proposed activities include capacity-building/ awareness-raising programs.

* Also, sanitation activities are more welcome this year 2009 due to delay of achievement toward Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The application form, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines for the JWF Fund
2009 are available at:
http://www.waterforum.jp/eng/fund/index.html

* Please read carefully Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria for the JWF Fund
2009 before you submit the application.
* Please note that the application form, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines have been changed from previous years.

* Please submit a duly filled application form to the Japan Water Forum through e-mail by July 31, 2009.

* Please note that the form must be filled in English. Other languages are not accepted.
* Please note that any applications submitted after the due date are not accepted.