
The SUEZ-Institut de France Award is open to any non-profit organization (Access to Essential Services Award) and to any social entrepreneur (Social Entrepreneurship Award) who have developed an innovative and replicable project contributing to the development of water services, sanitation or waste management services in developing countries, preferably applicable to urban and peri-urban areas.
Applications are made in 2 stages
1. Pre-selection: application submission form before Dec 15, 2019;
2. Shortlisted candidates will receive the detailed application file by Jan 30, 2020, to fill and to return it before 28 Feb 2020.
The project should:
a) contribute to the improvement or development of water services, sanitation or waste management;
b) concern at least one developing country;
c) have already produced conclusive results through one or several significant pilot phases;
d) be free of all rights or at least not subject to restrictive intellectual property rights.
Utilize This Offer
The Fondation SUEZ rewards two innovative projects improving access to water, sanitation and waste management for disadvantaged populations in developing countries.
Pre-applications deadline: 15 December 2019.
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Friendly reminders:
1. Study similar calls (open and closed ones) that interest you to discover what they have in common and how you can think ahead/plan to apply = increase your chances of success!
2. Prepare/update paperwork (certificates and atests usually required from an organization like yours);
3. Write (baby steps...!) and discuss a project draft - to validate the priorities within your group and to train your grant writing skills;
4. Do not wait to find a call and then start writing your oroposal/project. Start now!!!
5. Visit the World Pulse website >>> My Pulse >>> Resources and then use its filters (right upper corner) to find what may really suit you;
6; Share the opportunities that may not apply to you but can interest others;
7. Spread the word about your failures and achievements in grant requests; yes, tell these storiies too... - they will enlighten and inspire your network.
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Thanks, Ana.