1. WATER FUND FEASIBILITY PHASE HIGH-LEVEL ACTION PLAN
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Name: ____________________
Date: _____________________
WATER FUND FEASIBILITY PHASE
HIGH-LEVEL ACTION PLAN
ACTIONS COMPLETED
Weeks 1-2
ACTION
Weeks 3-4
Weeks 1-2
Weeks 3-4
Weeks 1-2
Weeks 3-4
Weeks 1-2
Weeks 3-4
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Scoping of local context
(understand watershed and physical boundaries)
Define key water security issue(s)
(including engagement of key stakeholders)
Explore social context
(identify stakeholders, champions, & existing initiatives)
Identify legal and institutional conditions
HOW CAN A WATER FUND HELP?
Identify potential water fund interventions
Identify value of interventions and determine who cares
Develop elevator pitch and initial outreach plan
Estimate total projected costs: Design Phase (precise) and overall (high-level)
Identify potential funding
Explore role of partnerships
SHOULD THE WATER FUND MOVE FORWARD?
Complete a SWOT analysis
(Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
Assess capacity needs for Design Phase
Secure formal commitment from several key stakeholders for Design Phase
Prepare Feasibility Report
Hold decision-meeting: go/no-go decision to proceed to Design Phase
Hire Water Fund Director
Secure funding from committed stakeholders and allocate for Design Phase
*Note: while this action plan outlines a suggested order of steps, the exact process for any given water fund will vary based on local conditions and context.

2. Instructions Project slide on wall and use sticky-notes to:
Identify which actions are completed.
Identify when actions need to happen (timeframe without names/assignments attached).
Identify who holds capacity in each component/area. Identify capacity gaps and opportunities (do we need to retain expertise outside this team?)
Assign team members to identified actions.
Document results (e.g. photos, save files) and commitments/next steps.
Follow-up with results and schedule next meeting.