Submissions are now open for the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Civil Society WASH Fund Civil Society Innovation Award

The purpose of this award is to highlight and showcase the innovative work of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)/ Non-government Organisations (NGOs) in improving WASH service delivery and sustainability.

Submission Format: CSOs should submit a short video and a completed nomination form showcasing your organisation's innovative work to improve WASH services.

First prize: AUD 10,000 towards further dissemination of the innovation and/or capacity building and knowledge building activities for the CSO (eg. conference attendance, training courses). The CSO must propose how to spend prize money in their application form. Payment for activities will be managed directly by the CS WASH Fund Management Facility (managed by Palladium International Pty Ltd on behalf of the Australian Government).

2 x Runner-up prizes: AUD 2,500 each. Same conditions apply as per first prize.

Submission deadline: 31 October 2017

To find out more about the award, criteria and submission process visit the CS WASH Fund website: ow.ly/slp730fBlji