CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Lot 1 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) advocacy and policy dialogue with Sub-National Governments to support the inclusive and climate resilient implementation of national progr

Call for Proposals

SNV, in partnership with the NGO WASH Forum, and funding from the European Union (EU) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that are current or prospective members of the NGO WASH Forum to implement projects aimed at raising the awareness the communities as Rights’ Holders, and advocating and mobilising Local Governments to accelerate the achievement of the Human Right to Water and Sanitation and the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment in Zambia. This call for proposals seeks to support the key national priorities such as those stated in the 8th National Development Plan for Water and Sanitation and the international commitments expressed in the Sustainable Development Goals. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), and climate change adaptation and mitigation are key in these priorities, and this call seeks to address them accordingly. National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) development plans, policies and guidelines provide a robust framework for sustainable and inclusive development, but their successful implementation requires strong collaboration between local governments, CSOs, and communities. CSOs play a critical role in bridging gaps, advocating for inclusive WASH and IWRM policies, addressing climate change challenges, and ensuring that the voices of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and vulnerable populations, are heard in decision-making processes. This call for proposals invites current and prospective national CSOs members of the Zambia NGO WASH Forum, to design and implement innovative, context-specific, local level interventions that strengthen policy dialogue, enhance governance and communities participation, and promote a more inclusive, climate resilient and effective implementation of WASH and IWRM development plans in their constituencies.

How to Apply

Full Proposal Development: Interested and eligible CSOs are invited to submit a full proposal using the template is provided in Annex 1, below. Applications must be submitted electronically to zambiaprocurement@snv.org by 20 May 2026, no later than 23.59, Zambia time. Title of the e-mail must read “Lot 1 - Water Voices United CSO Call for Proposals 2026”