Japan Water Forum (JWF) will utilize the human/information networks and know-how cultivated through the 3rd World Water Forum in expanding water related knowledge and activities (domestic and international), in order to support organizations in their international water activities. Furthermore, JWF will utilize these information and activities in applying latest information/policies in the domestic water sector, responding appropriately to the trends of international water problems and discussions, and thereby contributing towards solving domestic and international water problems.
The Japan Water Forum is pleased to invite grass-roots organizations in developing countries to apply for the Japan Water Forum Fund (JWF Fund) 2011. We are looking forward to receiving your applications.
Submission period: From July 13 to 27, 2011
* Any applications submitted before July 13 and after July 27, 2011 will be not accepted.
Grant:Up to 1,000(one thousand) US$ per project/organization
* Only one project will be accepted from one organization
* Only duly filled "Application Form for JWF Fund 2011" with MS Word format by e-mail will be accepted.
* The Form must be filled in English. Other languages will not be accepted.
* Please note that the Application Form and Guidelines for JWF Fund have been changed from the previous years.
Applicant eligibility: Grass-roots organizations in developing countries involved in resolving water and sanitation problems, except for National governments, Local governments and private companies.
Submit applications to
Information Japan Water Forum
E-mail: jwffund@waterforum.jp
TEL:+81-(0)3-5645-8040 FAX:+81-(0)3-5645-8041
What kind of projects can be awarded the grants from JWF Fund 2011?
Only projects planned and faithfully implemented to solve the current water and sanitation problems by grass-roots organizations in developing countries will be considered.
These projects include, for example:
-Installation of rainwater-harvesting tanks, ponds or digging wells;
-Development of small scale water supply systems;
-Building new toilets and upgrading existing sanitation facilities;
-Prevention of water-related disasters projects;
-Establishment and encouragement of water-efficient irrigation;
-Solving gender issues on water and sanitation;
-Water environment restoration activities.
*It is highly suggested that your proposed project include capacity-building/ awareness-raising programs.
*If your project is only capacity-building/ awareness-raising program, it may not be selected.
* Please note that the presented project must be implemented by March 31, 2012.
Moreinfo: http://www.waterforum.jp/eng/fund
