Diversifying Partnerships in WASH Program (DiP-WASH)
ID: 331500Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$0 - $300M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/331500
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is announcing the Diversifying Partnerships in WASH Program (DiP-WASH), aimed at fostering innovative partnerships to address challenges in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and water resources management (WRM). The program seeks to engage a diverse range of partners, particularly those that are underutilized or locally established, to develop evidence-based solutions that enhance the equitable availability and sustainable management of safe water and sanitation for underserved communities. With a funding ceiling of $300 million, the program emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and gender-responsive approaches, and interested organizations are encouraged to submit concept papers in response to specific Addenda published under this Annual Program Statement (APS). For further inquiries, applicants can contact Kyle Davis at kydavis@usaid.gov or by phone at 202-916-2699, with the estimated synopsis close date set for February 11, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kyle Davis Grantor
    (202) 916-2699
    kydavis@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DIP Amendment #4 - Cover page.pdf
    The amendment extends the unfunded Annual Program Statement (APS) Number 7200AA21APS00004 for the Diversifying Partnerships in WASH Program (DiP-WASH) by one year, now expiring on February 11, 2024, while maintaining the total program ceiling at $300,000,000. It also includes revisions, indicated by strikethroughs and highlights, and encourages applicants to review the full amended document and associated questions and answers.
    DIP.pdf
    Amendment No. 4 to the Annual Program Statement (APS) Number 7200AA21APS00004 pertains to the Diversifying Partnerships in WASH Program (DiP-WASH). The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the program, which remains unfunded, by an additional year until February 11, 2024, without altering the total program ceiling amount of $300 million. The amendment also includes various revisions within the annual program statement, which are indicated by strikethroughs for deletions and highlights for new content. Prospective applicants are urged to review the detailed questions and answers from this amendment as well as the complete annual program statement attached. This amendment represents a continued commitment to fostering partnerships in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, reflecting the government's ongoing support for diverse initiatives. The issuance is signed by Kyle Davis, the Agreement Officer, confirming the amendment's authenticity.
    YEAR 3 - DiP-WASH APS.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching the Diversifying Partnerships in WASH Program (DiP-WASH) to foster collaborations with a diverse array of partners, particularly new and local actors, to tackle unmet challenges in water security, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), ultimately enhancing equitable access to safe water and sanitation for vulnerable populations. The program encompasses four main objectives, including increasing accountability and inclusivity in WASH governance, professionalization of service delivery, improvement of water resource management, and strengthening WASH market systems, emphasizing localized solutions and sustainable approaches. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit concept papers in response to specific addenda rather than this overarching statement.
    YEAR.pdf
    The USAID has issued the Diversifying Partnerships in WASH Program (DiP-WASH) Annual Program Statement (APS) to foster partnerships addressing challenges in water security, sanitation, hygiene, and water resources management. The program aims to engage diverse, nontraditional, and local partners to develop innovative solutions for underserved communities. Key objectives include enhancing governance, professionalizing service delivery, improving water resource management, and strengthening WASH markets. The program encompasses four main objectives: increasing accountability in governance, promoting professional service delivery, improving the quality of water and sanitation services, and developing sustainable market systems. Applicants are encouraged to submit concept papers in response to specific Addenda issued by USAID for tailored geographic and programmatic focuses. The APS emphasizes co-creation and collaboration with stakeholders to leverage local knowledge and capacities while implementing recovery-focused and inclusive policies. It also highlights the importance of sustainability, equitable access, and gender-responsive approaches in achieving comprehensive WASH objectives. The underlying goal is to achieve significant improvements in water and sanitation access, management practices, and sustainability through diverse partnerships aligned with USAID's strategic priorities.
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