Applications for the Commonwealth Foundation Grant Program is open for entrepreneurs from all over the world.
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The Foundation offers up to £30,000 yearly for the maximum of two years for qualified applicants.
The Foundation is looking to fund initiatives that promote civil society participation in decision-making and policy development, as well as constructive interaction between civil society and the government.
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The three themes of the call are freedom of expression, environment and climate change, and health. One or more of these three themes must be covered by projects.
The Foundation is looking to fund initiatives that promote civil society participation in decision-making and policy development, as well as constructive interaction between civil society and the government.
As one of the three intergovernmental pillars of the Commonwealth, the Foundation operates within that critical space between government and the people. The Foundation works to bring the voice of civil society into all aspects of governance, supporting civil society engagement in shaping the policies and decisions that affect people’s lives.
FOCUS AREAS
Applicants must address one or more of the Foundation’s three priority themes:
The Foundation seek to support initiatives that encourage and make possible meaningful and constructive engagement between civil society and government around policy and decision-making relevant to these three themes.
The Foundation’s themes overlap and connect in myriad ways. Applicants are encouraged to explore those intersections when developing their proposals and, where appropriate, consider addressing more than one theme.
Possible health focus areas may include supporting civil society to engage meaningfully with government on:
Possible environment and climate change areas may include supporting civil society to engage meaningfully with government on:
Possible freedom of expression areas may include supporting civil society to engage meaningfully with government on:
Additional themes
Applicants are encouraged to reflect on our other themes and considerations which, while important to us, do not necessarily need to be reflected in successful applications.
To be considered for the Grant, you must:
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Interested applicants should click the link below to apply.
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