Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II – 21 octobre 2026

Contexte

Call for Applications Call for Proposals: The Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II (£50,000 in funding) 2. Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II. The Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator provides grants of up to £50,000 to support country-led projects that help Commonwealth countries tackle pressing ocean challenges while advancing national priorities. Launched at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in June 2022, the Incubator supports nationally owned ocean action while encouraging partnerships between governments and NGOs, academic and research institutions, community organisations and the private sector. All 56 Commonwealth member countries are eligible to apply through a common application and assessment process. While dedicated funding is available for projects in South Asia, Pacific SIDS and the Caribbean, countries outside these regions are equally welcome to apply and will be considered for funding through the Incubator.

Missions et responsabilités

• Reduce marine pollution: Prevent and reduce pollution from land- and sea-based sources.
• Restore marine ecosystems: Protect and restore mangroves, coral reefs, seagrasses and other coastal and marine ecosystems.
• Advance a sustainable blue economy: Develop inclusive, climate-resilient and investable blue economy approaches.
• Strengthen sustainable fisheries: Improve fisheries governance, management, value chains and livelihoods.
• Address the ocean–climate nexus: Support adaptation, mitigation, resilience, blue carbon and ocean-climate action.

Profil recherché

• The lead applicant must be a legally established national or sub-national government entity, such as a ministry, department, agency or other public body with formal government status.
• Non-governmental, technical and implementation partnerships are strongly encouraged.
• All 56 Commonwealth Member Countries.
• Each country may submit up to 2 project applications per funding round.

Conditions et avantages

• Grants of up to £50,000 to support country-led projects (applicants must request between £20,000 and £50,000 in GBP).
• A grant cannot be divided into smaller grants per recipient to circumvent the £50,000 ceiling.
• Co-funding accounts for 10% of the total application score (cash or in-kind resources from outside the Incubator grant).
• Eligible funded projects include pilot, demonstration and proof-of-concept projects, feasibility studies, technical training, capacity building, research, policy development, community engagement, and implementation of existing national ocean policies or the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration.

Dossier de candidature

• Common application and assessment process.
• Up to 2 project applications per country.

Comment postuler

Applications are now open. For More Information and to submit your proposal, visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II.

Application Deadline: 11 December 2026, 23:59 GMT (UTC+0)