Deadline- 29 October 2013
Commonwealth Foundation has announced the grant opportunity to contribute to sustainable development in the context of effective, responsive and accountable governance with civil society participation. The purpose of this program is to supports innovation and sharing of replicable and sustainable models, whilst promoting good practice in participatory governance. Grant offered up to £30,000.
Objectives-
- Deliver an efficient and effective programme which is responsive to the development needs of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the Commonwealth
- Complement the effectiveness of the Foundation’s projects by providing grants to CSOs beyond those supported through the projects
- Generate knowledge and understanding of participatory governance and its benefits in promoting effective, responsive and accountable governance within the Commonwealth by supporting models of good practice
Thematic areas-
- Gender equality
- Environmental sustainability
- Cultural respect and understanding
Documents required-
- a copy of organization’s registration certificate
- a copy of organisation’s most recent audited annual accounts or annual report
- a copy of the registration certificate and most recent audited annual accounts/report for any joint applicant organizations
Eligibility & Criteria-
Civil society organizations are registered entities, who work within the law, but outside heart a commitment to democratic values and the equal treatment of all people. Civil society organizations are diverse and include: volunteer organizations, indigenous peoples’ organizations, non-governmental organizations, social enterprises, community-based organizations, labour unions, faith-based organizations, charitable and philanthropic organizations, professional associations and foundations and parts of media and academia. All CSOs must provide proof of registration.
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