Call for Grant Applications -Elisabeth & Amélie Fund 2025
Application Deadline:
25 March 2025
About Organisation
For over 45 years, the King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) has been committed to fostering positive and sustainable change in society. Operating in Belgium, Europe, and globally, KBF collaborates with partners, experts, and donors to support initiatives that contribute to the common good.
Through its funding programs, the foundation empowers organizations and individuals striving to improve social well-being. KBF also facilitates philanthropy by guiding donors—whether individuals, businesses, or institutions—who seek to create a meaningful impact across different sectors and continents. As a founding member of the Myriad alliance for borderless giving, KBF ensures that philanthropic contributions effectively reach communities in need worldwide.
The foundation’s initiatives span various fields, including education, health, climate action, social justice, and sustainable development. With a strong emphasis on long-term impact, KBF prioritizes solutions that address systemic challenges and enhance the quality of life for vulnerable populations. By fostering strategic partnerships, promoting best practices, and ensuring responsible grant management, the King Baudouin Foundation continues to play a crucial role in addressing global social and environmental challenges.
About the Grant
The Elisabeth and Amélie Fund supports Belgian organizations working in Africa, Latin America, and Asia to improve access to safe water and sanitation through local partnerships. The 2025 funding cycle focuses on school sanitation projects, ensuring that students—especially girls—can continue their education in a clean and safe environment.
The grant encourages initiatives that enhance hygiene awareness among teachers, students, and parents while promoting the sustainable management of sanitation facilities. Key components of eligible projects include:
- Installation of latrines, preferably ecological systems tailored to local conditions.
- Hand hygiene facilities, such as water access points or innovative sanitation solutions.
- Educational programs on water conservation, hygiene, and environmental sustainability.
- Long-term maintenance strategies to ensure the continued effectiveness of sanitation systems.
Projects that incorporate ecological sanitation solutions (e.g., ECOSAN toilets) and innovative waste management techniques are highly encouraged. By funding such initiatives, the Elisabeth and Amélie Fund aims to create lasting improvements in school hygiene, ultimately fostering better health outcomes and increased school attendance rates.
Who can Apply?
The grant is exclusively open to Belgian organizations that collaborate with local partners in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. To be eligible, organizations must:
- Work closely with on-the-ground partners and ensure their active involvement in all project phases.
- Demonstrate a clear and sustainable strategy for implementing and maintaining sanitation systems in schools.
- Address water accessibility, hygiene education, and sanitation improvements as core project goals.
- Encourage community engagement, ensuring the participation of teachers, students, and parents in hygiene education.
- Propose projects that integrate ecological and sustainable solutions, such as eco-friendly latrines and waste recovery methods.
Applications from individual applicants, non-Belgian organizations, or projects without local partner involvement will not be considered. Projects must showcase scalability, sustainability, and measurable impact on school sanitation and hygiene.
How to Apply?
Eligible applicants must submit their proposals via the official application portal. The process includes:
- Ensuring eligibility by reviewing grant criteria.
- Creating an account on the application platform (or logging in for existing users).
- Filling out the online application form, which can be completed in stages.
- Submitting the final application once all details are finalized.
- Receiving a confirmation email with a PDF copy of the submission.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting proposals is 25 March 2025. All applications must be submitted before the deadline for consideration.
Last Date To Apply
Applicants must complete and submit their proposals by 25 March 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Grant Amount
Selected projects will receive funding of up to €50,000 to support sustainable school sanitation initiatives.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
