The Commonwealth Foundation has opened its 2026–2027 grants call for civil society organisations, creative organisations, networks, coalitions, alliances and collectives working across eligible Commonwealth countries.
Applicants must:
- Be registered in an eligible Commonwealth Foundation member country
- Have operated for at least three years
- Have at least three years of relevant experience
- Have significant experience in the communities where the project will be delivered
- Have average annual income below £2.5 million GBP over the past two years
Geography
Eligible Commonwealth Foundation member countries across Africa, The Americas, Asia, Europe and The Pacific.
Projects must advance at least one of three priority areas:
- Climate and environmental justice
- Economic inclusion
- Freedom of expression
Projects should seek change through constructive engagement with governments or other decision-makers and/or creative advocacy.
All applicants must also demonstrate how gender and intersectionality are integrated into project design and implementation. The Foundation also encourages work involving young people and applications from eligible Commonwealth small states.
Funding
Individual Organisation Grants
£15,000–£30,000 GBP per year
Collective Action Grants
£15,000–£20,000 GBP per year
Deadline: October 26 2026
Learn more and apply at Open grants call - Commonwealth Foundation