The Commonwealth Foundation will be undergoing a comprehensive review of its Grants Programme over the next 8 months, and will launch a refreshed and revitalised programme in July 2012. To enable us to undertake the review there will be some changes to our grants activities during this period - please see below for details of these changes.
Commonwealth Foundation Responsive Grants
Applications
For all organisations that wish to apply for a responsive grant, please note that this will be the final grants cycle until after 30 June 2012. As a result, we have extended the deadline for the current round which would normally end on 31 December 2011 to 31 January 2012. We are accepting applications from organisations that want to undertake activities from April – December 2012.
Reporting
Any changes to reporting requirements for responsive grant applications for the cycle ending 31 January 2012, will be communicated to successful applicants once the grants have been approved.
There will be no changes to reporting requirements for grants that have already been approved.
Commonwealth Association Grants
Applications
Commonwealth Associations can apply for grants for support in the 2012/2013 financial year up until 31 December 2011. Application forms and guidelines can be found on the website, and these applications will be considered in line with our current granting policy. All grants approved and contracted up until 30 June 2012 will be subject to our current grant conditions.
Reporting
Any changes to reporting requirements for grants for 2012/2013 financial year will be communicated to successful applicants once the grants have been approved.
There will be no changes to reporting requirements for grants that have already been approved.
Special Grants Initiative
The Commonwealth Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a Special Grants Initiative for Civil Society Organisations and Commonwealth Associations in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to undertake strategic and innovative projects that will promote the Commonwealth theme for 2012, “Connecting Cultures”.