In 2012, the Commonwealth Foundation launched 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 2012 Commonwealth theme, “Connecting Cultures”.
The Commonwealth Foundation’s mission is to strengthen civil society organisations across the Commonwealth as they promote democracy, advance sustainable development and foster inter-cultural understanding. To deliver this mission the Foundation gives grants to promote dialogue, exchanges, and partnerships between Commonwealth peoples.
The “Connecting Cultures” Special Grants Initiative complements the existing Commonwealth Foundation’s programmes and grants and aims to create deeper understanding between different cultures within the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Foundation asked applicants to submit proposals exploring the connections between Diaspora groups across a number of different countries, for projects up to a total of £25,000.
The deadline for applications has now passed.