The Commonwealth Foundation calls for grants application annually. It offer grants of up to £60,000 for projects lasting up to two years to civil society organisations in the Commonwealth. The…[full details below]
The Commonwealth Foundation Grants 2027 provide funding opportunities for eligible civil society organisations across Commonwealth countries working on projects that can contribute to positive social and policy change. The Foundation offers grants of up to £60,000 for projects that can run for a maximum of two years. If your organisation is developing a project that encourages meaningful participation by communities and civil society in public decision-making, this funding opportunity may be relevant to your work.
The grants are intended to strengthen constructive relationships between civil society organisations and decision-makers, particularly by giving communities a greater role in policy development and implementation. Applicants are expected to develop projects that address at least one of the Foundation’s priority areas, including Health Justice, Freedom of Expression, and Climate Justice. Proposals should demonstrate a clear understanding of the issue being addressed and explain how the proposed activities can produce meaningful outcomes for the communities or groups involved.
Organisations applying for the Commonwealth Foundation Grants should also pay close attention to the programme’s wider funding considerations, including partnership requirements and activities or organisations that may be excluded from funding. Gender considerations must be incorporated into the design and implementation of every proposed project. Before submitting an application, eligible civil society organisations should carefully review the current eligibility criteria, priority themes, funding conditions, application guidelines, and deadline to ensure that their proposal meets the Foundation’s requirements.
SUMMARY:
- Grants Sponsor(s): Commonwealth Foundation
- Host Institution(s): Organisations in Members States
- Funding Amount: Up to £30,000 for projects
- Number of Awards: Not Stated
- Study Level: Not Required
- Nationality: Commonwealth Member States
Eligibility Criteria
The following eligibility criteria will be considered for selection for the Commonwealth Foundation Grants for Civil Society Organisations:
Organisations Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a not-for-profit civil society organisation (CSO) registered in an eligible Commonwealth Foundation Member State.
- The applicant organisation must have a minimum of threeyears’ demonstrable experience working on participatory governance and advocacy within the area/theme(s) of the proposed project. Organisations that have been registered and operating for less than three years are not eligible.
- The project must seek to facilitate change through constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including civil society participation in policy development and decision-making, within one or more of the Foundation’s priority themes.
Countries Eligibility:
Applications must be from the eligible countries in Africa; America; Asia; Europe; and the Pacific.
Application Procedure
How-To-Apply: To successfully apply for the Commonwealth Foundation Grants for Civil Society Organisations, you can follow these steps:
- Check your eligibility
- Register with SurveyMonkey Apply
- Complete the online application form
- Provide the required additional documentation
- Check you have successfully submitted your application
Application Deadline: Anticipate in September