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This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and social enterprises and 2 others. Funding is a grant of Up to GBP 100000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Africa and South-Asia and 2 others. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

The Waterloo Foundation provides grants up to GBP 100,000 to organizations building sustainable prosperity in low-income countries through lasting, non-aid-dependent interventions. Eligible applicants must demonstrate effectiveness and alignment with TWF's priorities in education, health, nutrition, water, and sanitation.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 21 May 2026Accurate?

About this grant

TWF aims to provide funding to organizations to build the basis of sustainable prosperity in low-income countries. TWF is committed to providing support that will be used in a sustainable way with lasting impact, and which avoids promoting a culture of aid-dependency. All grant applicants should be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of their approach, and show how they align with the Foundation’s priorities.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Demonstrate effectiveness and measurable impact of proposed approach
  • ✓Align with TWF's priorities: education, health, nutrition, water/sanitation, or other sustainable development outcomes
  • ✓Show how funding will build sustainable prosperity and avoid aid-dependency culture
  • ✓Work in low-income countries with lasting, sustainable outcomes

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does The Waterloo Foundation - TWF offer?
World Development Fund offers up to £100K.
Who can apply for World Development Fund?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, SOUTH-ASIA, SE-ASIA, LATAM; nonprofit, charity, social-enterprise, community-group, local-authority.

About this sector

Water funding covers supply, sanitation, wastewater treatment, water efficiency, catchment management and flood risk. A large share is public procurement for infrastructure and services, alongside grants for innovation and access in underserved areas. Bidders and applicants are typically assessed on technical capacity, operating experience and community impact.