Applications for the Commonwealth Foundation Research Grants for Civil Society Organisations is now being invited. The Commonwealth Foundation offers research grants of up to £30,000 for projects lasting up to two years to civil society organisations in the Commonwealth to support projects seeking to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including society participation in policy development and implementation.
Grants Description
The Commonwealth Foundation invites applications for these Commonwealth Foundation Research Grants for Civil Society Organisations in 2024/2025 that must address one or more of our three priority themes – Health Justice, Freedom of Expression, Climate Justice, and other funding considerations such as partnerships and exclusions. All applications to these research grants must demonstrate how they will integrate gender considerations into their project design and implementation.
Awarded Value
Project funding up to £30,000
See Also: Hector Research Awards in Germany
Level and Areas of Study
Not applicable
Host Institutions
Civil Society Organisations across Africa; America; Asia; Europe; and the Pacific.
Eligibility Criteria
These eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for picking candidates for these Commonwealth Foundation Research Grants:
Organisations Eligibility:
- 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 minimum of threeyears’ demonstrable experience working on participatory 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.
- 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.
- Proposals must relate to projects that are expected to begin after the 1 August 2025 and before the end of September 2025.
Countries Eligibility: Applications must be from the eligible countries in Africa; America; Asia; Europe; and the Pacific.
Also Check: Wikimedia Community Fund | Research Funding for Positive Change
Application Procedure
How-To-Apply: Applications for the Commonwealth Foundation Research Grants for Civil Society Organisations should follow these steps:
- Check your eligibility
- Register with SurveyMonkey Apply
- Complete the online application form
- Provide the required additional documentation
- Check you have successfully submitted your application
Application Deadline: October 24, 2024
