Interested and eligible applicants from across the globe are invited to apply for the Association of Commonwealth Universities Gender Grants 2025. Sponsored by The Association of Commonwealth Universities, the grant…[full details below]
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants 2027 provide funding for eligible initiatives designed to promote gender equity and equality within universities. The grants are available to ACU member universities and can be used to support a range of activities, including projects, workshops, events, and other initiatives that address gender-related challenges in higher education. If your university is planning a practical initiative that can improve gender equality or create a more inclusive campus environment, this funding opportunity may be relevant to your institution.
Supported initiatives should align with the ACU’s identified thematic priorities and demonstrate how the proposed activities can contribute to meaningful progress on gender equity. Universities can use the grant to develop activities that encourage awareness, participation, institutional change, or other practical approaches to addressing gender-related inequalities within the academic community. Applicants should clearly explain the issue their project intends to address, the activities they plan to carry out, and the expected outcomes for students, staff, or the wider university community.
Universities receiving an ACU Gender Grant are also expected to provide reports on the progress and results of their funded project. A short interim report is required halfway through the project, while a comprehensive final report must be submitted within one month of completing the initiative. Before applying for the 2027 grant, eligible institutions should review the latest application guidelines, thematic priorities, funding conditions, reporting requirements, and deadline to ensure that their proposed project meets the programme’s criteria.
SUMMARY:
- Grant Sponsor(s): Association of Commonwealth Universities
- Host Institution(s): Commonwealth member universities
- Grant Worth: GBP 2000
- Number of Awards: Not specified
- Nationality: Candidates from ACU member universities
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Association of Commonwealth Universities Gender Grants 2025, applicants must ensure that they meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be staff member at ACU member university with the passion to help organize projects that promote gender equity and equality.
- Applicants must be ready to submit a short interim report halfway through their project and a comprehensive final report within one month after completing their project.
- Applicants must be interested in projects with the following thematic areas- Supporting women in leadership; Raising awareness of sexual harassment and developing anti-sexual harassment initiatives; Supporting women in science and research; Creating effective institutional policies; Mainstreaming gender equity into the curriculum.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the ACU Gender Grants 2025 will have to review the FAQs and application guidance before submitting an application through the online application form.
If you already have a MyACU account, you can access the grant application form when applications open.
If you do not already have a MyACU account, please ensure that you first register for an account and then follow the instructions in the registration email to log in to the system before accessing the application form.
Application Deadline: 5 May 2027