Executive Summary
Donor agencies are an important financial help when the projects that have been developed shall be carried out to meet the strategic objectives of your sustainable sanitation and water management action plan. Getting funding for your project can take a lot of effort ― especially if you are not familiar with what is available. This guide provides a starting point for finding the right donor agency for your project.
Advantages
1. Some funding programmes allow running new and original projects, supporting innovation and creativity
2. External funding is an important source of additional resources to help you achieve the objectives of your project
Disadvantages
1. Funding is usually for specific projects or work programmes which have to fit the funder's specific criteria Current funding flows
2. are inadequate to meet the global need in the water and sanitation sector; it can be hard to get funding. Therefore, a lot of care should be taken in preparing the proposal and the budget
3. There is a considerable funding gap between needs and allocations in most countries
Source: https://sswm.info/planning-and-programming/implementation/financing/donor-agencies