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Open Grants Call 2026–2027 for Civil Society Organizations

Last update: Today Last update: Sep 24, 2026

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Location:Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, ...
Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Eswatini (Swaziland), Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, UK, Vanuatu, Zambia
Grantmaking entity type:Grant-making Foundation / Charity
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: GBP 30,000
Award floor: GBP 15,000
Sector:Gender & Human Rights, Law, Public Sector Governance, Advocacy
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible applicant countries: Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, ...
Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Eswatini (Swaziland), Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, UK, Vanuatu, Zambia
Date posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Commonwealth Foundation Open Grants Call 2026–2027: Grants of up to £30,000 Per Year for Civil Society Organizations The Commonwealth Foundation Open Grants Call 2026–2027 is now open for applications from eligible civil society organizations, creative or
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NPO
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open
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grant Background

About the Funding Agency

The Commonwealth Secretariat is the main intergovernmental agency and central institution of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is responsible for facilitating co-operation between members; providing assistance for sustainable development and poverty eradication.

The Secretariat pursues programmes that are supportive of economic growth and development, good governance, respect for the rule of law and human rights, amongst other areas.

 

About the Sectors

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Law

Covers initiatives that strengthen legal systems, support justice sector reforms, and promote the rule of law at national and international levels.


Key areas:
  • Legal and judicial reform
  • Regulatory and legislative development
  • Justice sector and court system strengthening
  • Public safety, police, and penitentiary reform

Locations

Australia

Australia is a high-income, developed country with a diversified economy and substantial public and private investment in infrastructure, research and services. The government continues to expand major public infrastructure pipelines for transport, housing and energy systems to support productivity and resilience, and its national infrastructure advisory body provides independent guidance to improve efficiency and outcomes. Australia also plays a significant role in international development: through its official development assistance (ODA) program it aims to strengthen economic resilience, climate action and social inclusion across the Indo-Pacific, with record ODA budgets and targeted regional partnerships.

Nr. of tenders: 18703
Nr. of grants: 7561
Nr. of donors: 776
Nr. of jobs: 70

Bahamas

The Bahamas invest in airport modernization, port expansion, road networks, and coastal infrastructure to support tourism and maritime trade. Financing relies on public budgets, foreign investment, and international development assistance. Hurricane resilience and climate adaptation are key drivers of infrastructure planning. Energy diversification and inter-island connectivity remain long-term development priorities.

Nr. of tenders: 5462
Nr. of grants: 1321
Nr. of donors: 369
Nr. of jobs: 20
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