Grants programme

Grants call 2021-2022

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.

The Foundation’s Strategic Plan 2021-2026 is strongly linked to the Commonwealth Charter and its values and aspirations, and it identifies three thematic areas of focus which are detailed in the green box below. Civil society projects that aim to advance these themes will be supported through this open grants call. 

Applications open at 1 p.m. on 29 October 2021 and close at 1 p.m. on 30 November 2021. For details on eligibility and the application process please download the call documents below.  

• Guidelines for applicants
• List of eligible countries
• Logic model template
• Frequently asked questions

How to Apply:

To view this year’s focus areas and for application steps, visit this page.