London, United Kingdom (HRNW) – The Commonwealth Foundation has confirmed that its annual civil society grants call is expected to reopen in September 2026, offering grants of up to £60,000 to eligible civil society organisations across Commonwealth member states. The programme focuses on constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers.
🌍 Scope of Funding
Health justice
Freedom of expression
Climate justice
Participatory governance
Policy advocacy and citizen engagement
Gender-responsive civil society initiatives
💰 Funding Range
Up to £60,000
Eligible applications can request between £15,000 and £30,000 per year, with projects generally supported for up to two years.
📋 Eligibility Criteria
Not-for-profit civil society organisations
Registered in an eligible Commonwealth Foundation member state
At least three years of demonstrable experience in participatory governance and advocacy
Annual organisational income generally below £2.5 million
Projects must involve constructive engagement with decision-makers.
📝 Application Process
Monitor the Commonwealth Foundation grants page for the September 2026 reopening
Review the eligibility requirements and application guidance
Select one or more priority themes
Develop a policy-engagement project with measurable outcomes
Submit the application through the Foundation’s online system once the call reopens.
📧 Contact Email
⚠️ Important Note
The Foundation’s official page currently states that the previous grants call is closed and will open again in September 2026. Therefore, organisations should verify that the new call is officially live before submitting an application.
⚠️ Disclaimer
It should be noted that this funding opportunity/news is not affiliated with or previously published on HRNW (hrnww.com). HRNW shares this information solely for public awareness and informational purposes.
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