{"id":42443,"date":"2025-09-16T01:28:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T01:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=42443"},"modified":"2025-09-16T01:28:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T01:28:19","slug":"the-commonwealth-foundations-2024-2025-grants-call-is-open-for-applications-grants-up-to-30000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=42443","title":{"rendered":"Commonwealth Foundation Open Grants Call 2025: Apply for Funding up to \u00a360,000"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"763\">The <strong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"392\">Commonwealth Foundation<\/strong> has officially opened applications for its <strong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"461\">2025 Open Grants Call<\/strong>, offering civil society organisations across the Commonwealth the opportunity to secure grants of up to <strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"577\">\u00a360,000<\/strong>. The programme supports projects that strengthen the relationship between civil society and decision-makers, with a focus on participatory governance, policy engagement, and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"826\">Applications are open until <strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"823\">23 October 2025 at 1pm BST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"876\">What the Commonwealth Foundation Funds<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1060\">Grants support initiatives that promote constructive engagement between civil society and governments. Projects must align with one or more of the Foundation\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1057\">priority themes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1085\">1. Health Justice<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1110\">Projects can focus on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1376\">\n<li data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1150\">\n<p data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1150\">Advancing universal health coverage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1202\">\n<p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1202\">Ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1267\">Promoting accountability and participation in health systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1323\">\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1323\">Tackling communicable and non-communicable diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1376\">\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1376\">Addressing systemic discrimination in healthcare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1408\">2. Freedom of Expression<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1432\">Projects can support:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1663\">\n<li data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1494\">\n<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1494\">Legal and regulatory reforms that protect free expression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1549\">\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1549\">Strengthening civil society and media independence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1616\">\n<p data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1616\">Expanding access to information and transparency in governance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1663\">\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1663\">Using art and creativity as advocacy tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1689\">3. Climate Justice<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1713\">Projects may address:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1982\">\n<li data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1788\">\n<p data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1788\">Protecting the rights of communities most vulnerable to climate change<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1860\">\n<p data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1860\">Advocating for policy reforms and accountability in climate justice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1915\">\n<p data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1915\">Amplifying youth voices in climate decision-making<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1982\">\n<p data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1982\">Ensuring access to remedies and justice for environmental harm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2020\">Key Funding Considerations<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2775\">\n<li data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2164\">\n<p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2164\"><strong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2053\">Cross-cutting Gender Lens<\/strong>: All applications must show how gender considerations are integrated into project design and implementation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2321\">\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2321\"><strong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2183\">Partnerships<\/strong>: Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with local or international partners, including youth groups, artists, and advocacy networks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2442\">\n<p data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2442\"><strong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2349\">Creativity for Change<\/strong>: Projects using arts and creative advocacy to drive policy change are strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2518\">\n<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2518\"><strong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2465\">Youth Engagement<\/strong>: Youth-led organisations are particularly welcome.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2645\">\n<p data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2645\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2552\">Small and Vulnerable States<\/strong>: Proposals from small island states and vulnerable Commonwealth countries are prioritised.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2775\">\n<p data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2775\"><strong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2674\">Capacity Strengthening<\/strong>: Shortlisted applicants may request up to 5% of the grant for organisational capacity development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2797\">Exclusions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2830\">The Foundation does not fund:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"3064\">\n<li data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2879\">\n<p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2879\">Academic research or standalone publications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2959\">\n<p data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2959\">Pure service delivery (e.g., building facilities or distributing medicines)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3031\">\n<p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3031\">Capacity building for government officials or private sector actors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3064\">\n<p data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3064\">Projects already in progress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3089\">Who Can Apply<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3125\">To be eligible, applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3552\">\n<li data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3239\">\n<p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3239\">Be a <strong data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3184\">not-for-profit civil society organisation (CSO)<\/strong> registered in a Commonwealth Foundation member state<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3340\">\n<p data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3340\">Have at least <strong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3298\">three years of demonstrated experience<\/strong> in advocacy or participatory governance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3414\">\n<p data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3414\">Propose projects beginning between <strong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3412\">August 2026 and September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3495\">\n<p data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3495\">Request between <strong data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3465\">\u00a315,000 and \u00a330,000 per year<\/strong>, for a maximum of two years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3552\">\n<p data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3552\">Have an average annual income below <strong data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3550\">\u00a32.5 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3707\">Organisations registered in <strong data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3640\">Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom<\/strong> cannot apply as lead applicants but may participate as partners.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3738\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"4343\">\n<li data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3845\">\n<p data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3766\"><strong data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3764\">Check Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3845\">\n<li data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3845\">\n<p data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3845\">Use the <strong data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3800\">eligibility quiz<\/strong> and review the list of eligible countries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3949\">\n<p data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3888\"><strong data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3886\">Register with SurveyMonkey Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3949\">\n<li data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3949\">\n<p data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3949\">Applications are only accepted via the online portal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4249\">\n<p data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3984\"><strong data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3982\">Complete the Online Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4249\">\n<li data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4249\">\n<p data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4060\">Submit the required information and supporting documents, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4249\">\n<li data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4117\">\n<p data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4117\">A logic model (using the Foundation\u2019s template)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4182\">\n<p data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4182\">Registration certificate and proof of non-profit status<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4249\">\n<p data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4249\">Audited or annual accounts (not older than December 2022)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4251\" data-end=\"4343\">\n<p data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4282\"><strong data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4280\">Submit by the Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4343\">\n<li data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4343\">\n<p data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4343\">Applications close on <strong data-start=\"4310\" data-end=\"4340\">23 October 2025 at 1pm BST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4363\">Timeline<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4561\">\n<li data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4409\">\n<p data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4409\"><strong data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4388\">16 September 2025<\/strong>: Applications open<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4410\" data-end=\"4453\">\n<p data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4453\"><strong data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4431\">23 October 2025<\/strong>: Applications close<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4508\">\n<p data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4508\"><strong data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4473\">February 2026<\/strong>: Shortlisted applicants notified<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4561\">\n<p data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4561\"><strong data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4524\">June 2026<\/strong>: Final funding decisions announced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4592\">Assessment Criteria<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4630\">Applications will be evaluated on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4926\">\n<li data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4675\">\n<p data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4675\">Eligibility and track record in advocacy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4724\">\n<p data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4724\">Clarity in defining the problem and approach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4772\">\n<p data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4772\">Evidence of consultation with beneficiaries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4825\">\n<p data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4825\">Feasibility and timeliness of proposed solutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4826\" data-end=\"4875\">\n<p data-start=\"4828\" data-end=\"4875\">Integration of gender equality considerations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4926\">\n<p data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4926\">Organisational capacity to deliver the project<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4933\" data-end=\"4950\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4952\" data-end=\"5018\">Visit the <strong data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"5005\">Commonwealth Foundation\u2019s grants portal<\/strong> to access:<\/p>\n<div class=\"blurb\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FAQs-CF-Open-Call-2025-FRR.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Form-Questions-2025-FINALRR.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"\">Grant Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Applicant-Guidelines-CF-Open-Call-2025-FINAL-RR.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"\">Guidelines for Applicants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Logic-Model-Template-CF-Open-Call-2024-5.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"\">Logic Model Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF-Commonwealth-Insights-Constructive-Engagement-5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"\">What is constructive engagement?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/How-to-Submit-CF-Open-Call-2025-FINAL-.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"\">How to submit an online application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5143\" data-end=\"5242\">All applications must be submitted online. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5316\">For queries, contact the grants team at <strong data-start=\"5284\" data-end=\"5313\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5311\">cfgrants@commonwealth.int<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5884\"><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ready to apply?<a href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthfoundation.com\/grants\/annual\/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=opengrantscall-2024-2025&amp;link_id=4&amp;can_id=8321efb47480fd51745565e352a523be&amp;email_referrer=email_2454797___subject_2988913&amp;email_subject=_open-for-applications-grants-up-to-_30000\"> Take our eligibility quiz<\/a> and see if your organisation qualifies!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.commonwealthfoundation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>[Apply Now]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Commonwealth Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2025 Open Grants Call, offering civil society organisations across the Commonwealth the opportunity to secure grants of up to \u00a360,000. 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