Opportunities · Grant
Commonwealth Foundation open grants 2026–27: up to £30,000 a year for civil society
- Offered by
- Commonwealth Foundation
- Type
- Grant
- Sector
- Civil society, climate, economic inclusion, media
- Amount
- £15,000–£30,000 per year, up to 2 years
- Location
- 44 eligible Commonwealth countries, including Pakistan
- Deadline
- 26 Oct 2026 (28 days left)
About this opportunity
The Commonwealth Foundation's 2026–27 open grants call funds civil society in 44 eligible Commonwealth countries. Pakistan is eligible. Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand can't apply as lead applicants.
Deadline: 1pm GMT on 26 October 2026 (6pm Pakistan time).
Two grant streams
| Stream | Who can apply | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Organisation Grants | Not-for-profit civil society or creative organisations with a standalone project | £15,000–£30,000 per year for up to two years |
| Collective Action Grants | Networks, coalitions, alliances and platforms of civil society actors | £15,000–£20,000 per year for up to two years |
Themes
Projects must address one or more of: climate and environmental justice, economic inclusion, and freedom of expression.
How to apply
Register on the Foundation's SurveyMonkey Apply platform and submit the online application form before the deadline. Full guidance is on the official page.
Prime Horizon tip
The Foundation funds civil society voice and participation, not service delivery alone. Show how your project helps communities influence decisions, policies or public debate, and not only what services it delivers.
Prime Horizon is not the funder or employer. Check eligibility and deadlines on the official page.