To be eligible for Water is Life funds:
Your project must be based in the U.S., U.S. territories, or on sovereign tribal nations within U.S. borders. Projects on the Navajo Nation, Central Appalachia, and the Texas colonias will be prioritized in 2024, but we may consider other applicants depending on demand
Your project must measurably improve access to water, sanitation, and/or hygiene for the target recipients
Your project is designed to meet human needs. We do not fund livestock or agricultural water projects
If you’re applying on behalf of an organization, your organization must have an annual operating budget of less than $3 million
United States & Territories
The program was designed with the Kohler Company to fund creative, high-impact solutions developed by local change makers that provide access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to people in the United States, U.S. territories, and sovereign tribal nations.
ELIGIBILITY
Water is Life projects help expand WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) services at the community level. We’re interested in projects that are creative, community-led, and long-lasting.
To be eligible for Water is Life funds:
Your project must be based in the U.S., U.S. territories, or on sovereign tribal nations within U.S. borders. Projects on the Navajo Nation, Central Appalachia, and the Texas colonias will be prioritized in 2024, but we may consider other applicants depending on demand
Your project must measurably improve access to water, sanitation, and/or hygiene for the target recipients
Your project is designed to meet human needs. We do not fund livestock or agricultural water projects
If you’re applying on behalf of an organization, your organization must have an annual operating budget of less than $3 million
The Water is Life Fund application will be open beginning March 1st on a rolling basis. Decisions will be made in June and November. (2024)