We are excited to announce that we are offering grants of up to £60,000 to support civil society organizations within the Commonwealth. These grants are aimed at fostering meaningful collaboration between civil society groups and decision-makers, with a focus on enhancing civil society involvement in policy creation and execution.
In order to be considered for these grants, applicants must address at least one of our three priority themes. Additionally, all proposals must showcase how they will incorporate gender perspectives into their project planning and execution.
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Before submitting an application, it is crucial for potential grantees to carefully review our eligibility criteria and access the necessary guidance materials from our website. We look forward to receiving innovative and impactful proposals from organizations dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities.
Grant status
The grants call will open soon.
Deadline
The grants call will open on 16 September 2025.
What we fund
Applications must address one or more of our three priority themes and other funding considerations such as partnerships and exclusions. Suggested areas of focus under each theme and other important funding considerations are set out below:
Funding priorities
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Health Justice
Projects could support civil society to engage meaningfully with government on:
- Universal health coverage.
- Realising the right to health: better availability, accessibility, quality, participation and accountability in health services and delivery.
- Programmes and policies that focus on social determinants of health as part of the inclusive right to health.
- Challenging systemic discrimination in health systems and promoting equitable access to health services for marginalised groups and those with special needs.
- Promoting the participation of marginalised groups and those with special needs in decision-making processes.
- Promoting health and well-being by combating communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Equitable access to essential medicines.
Examples of previous projects we’ve funded under this theme can be found here.
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list but rather a set of examples todemonstrate the range ofpossible areas of focus under this theme
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Freedom of Expression
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Climate Justice
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Other important funding considerations
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Exclusions
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Who we fund
Before you apply, please check if you are eligible.
Only applications meeting the eligibility criteria will be considered.
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 minimumofthree years’ demonstrable experience working onparticipatory 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.
Applicant organisations that are currently implementing, or that have recently completed, a Commonwealth Foundation Grant but have not received their final payment are not eligible to apply to this grant call.
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 (see above).
Proposals must relate to projects that are expected to begin after the 1 August 2026 and before the end of September 2026.
To check your eligibility, please refer to the eligible countries map and complete the eligibility quiz.
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