Foundations

List of foundations that have funds available for WASH projects/ businesses

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Bill and Mellinda Gates Foundation Region: Worldwide
Target organizations: Registered non-profit organization (501(c)(3))
Project type: Supportive of the following strategies: Expand the use of proven solutions and strategies, Help improve the effectiveness of existing large-scale efforts, Support market-based approaches for providing services to the poor, Invest in research and development, Increase awareness of the issue and support the development of effective policies.
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Coca Cola Foundation Region: Worldwide
Target organizations: Organizations (501(c)(3) not required, but must have an official registration as a non-profit organization
Project type: Water Stewardship, Healthy and Active Lifestyles, Community Recycling and Education
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Draper Richards Foundation Region:
Target organizations: US based entrepreneurs starting new non-profit organizations
Project type: Business models with broad social impact
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Femsa Foundation Region: Latin America
Target organizations: Organizations, non profit project/event; No individuals
Project type: Sustainable Development of Water Resources, Education, Science and Technology, Quality of Life
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Ford Foundation Region: Worldwide
Target organizations: Organizations (501(c)(3) are not required
Project type: Project that reduce poverty and injustice and promote democratic values, international cooperation and human achievement
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Globalgiving Region: All countries
Target organizations: Registered non-profit organization
Project type: Grassroots projects in a variety of themes ranging from: education and health care to economic development and the environment.
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Hilton Foundation Region: Worldwide
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Project type: Key program areas include (amongst others): safe water development
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Royal Bank of Canada - Blue Water Project Region: Countries in which RBC is located, including Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and the UK
Target organizations: Organizations must be a registered charity in Canada, have their 501C3 status with the United States or be considered a qualified donnee under the Canadian Tax Act
Project type: Programs dedicated to watershed protection or access to clean drinking water; No conferences or events
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Rockefeller Foundation Region:
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Project type: Secure food, water, housing and infrastructure; Accessible, affordable and equitable health services and systems; Sustainable growth and resilience to climate change; Solutions for fast-growing cities; Stronger safety nets, reinvigorated citizenship, re-imagined policy frameworks
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The Rotary Foundation Region:
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Project type: Water projects, community projects, youth projects and scholarships
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The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Region: India
Target organizations: Institutions, NGO's, voluntary organizations, registered organizations and individuals.
Project type: Projects based on the parameters of innovation, timeliness, sustainability, adding value and promoting linkages, geographic spread, and the felt needs of the community
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Sir Ratan Tata Trust Region:
Target organizations: Indian institutions
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Skoll Foundation - Awards for Social Entrepreneurship Region:
Target organizations: Social entrepreneurs
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