Commonwealth Foundation Collective Action Grants, 2026–2027 Call

The Commonwealth Foundation's Collective Action Grants are designed to support collaborative initiatives that enable communities and civil society actors to participate more effectively in public decision-making. Eligible applicants include networks, coalitions, alliances, platforms and creative collectives working together on shared objectives. Proposals should demonstrate why collective action is necessary, how participating organisations will work together and what meaningful changes the project expects to achieve. The opportunity is particularly relevant to groups addressing governance, participation, rights and inclusion through coordinated community or civil society action. Applicants should consult the official guidance for the exact eligibility, grant size, eligible expenditure and lead-applicant requirements. The current application deadline is 26 October 2026 at 1 p.m. GMT. The supplied notice advertises GBP 15,000–20,000 per year; confirm the current guidance.

Commonwealth Foundation is offering this grant to Eligible networks, coalitions, alliances, platforms and creative collectives across Kenya, Eligible Commonwealth countries. It is designed for ventures working in Governance, Community Development, Human Rights at the Established organisation stage.

The opportunity offers GBP 15,000–20,000 per year; confirm current grant guidance, with support including Collaborative project funding advertised at GBP 15,000–20,000 per year; confirm current guidance. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-10-26. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.

• Collaborative project funding advertised at GBP 15,000–20,000 per year; confirm current guidance

• Eligible networks, coalitions, alliances, platforms and creative collectives
• Eligible Commonwealth countries, including Kenya
• Existing collaborative initiatives with a defined shared project

1. 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
2. 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
3. 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
4. 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.