GRANTS





At Common Wealth International, we believe that lasting impact begins with meaningful investment. Our grantmaking is guided by a commitment to empowering individuals, organizations, and communities working to create sustainable, inclusive, and transformative change across the globe.


Our Vision

We support initiatives that align with our mission to foster equity, opportunity, and resilience in underserved communities. Through strategic grantmaking, we aim to amplify voices, strengthen capacity, and catalyze innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.


What We Fund

Common Wealth International offers grants to support projects and programs in a range of thematic areas, including but not limited to:


  • Education & Youth Empowerment
  • Sustainable Development & Climate Resilience
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Public Health & Wellbeing Economic
  • Inclusion & Entrepreneurship
  • Arts, Culture & Community Development


We prioritize proposals that are community-driven, scalable, and demonstrate a clear potential for long-term impact.


Who Can Apply

Our grants are open to:

  • Registered nonprofit organizations
  • Grassroots and community-based groups
  • Educational institutions
  • Social enterprises with a proven track record
  • Coalitions or networks driving collaborative impact


We particularly welcome applications from organizations led by or serving marginalized populations.


Grant Types

We offer a variety of grant types tailored to the needs and stages of our partners:

  • Seed Grants – To support innovative new initiatives or pilot programs.
  • Capacity Building Grants – To strengthen the operational and strategic capabilities of organizations.
  • Project Grants – To fund specific, time-bound projects with defined objectives.
  • Multi-Year Support – For long-term partnerships that require sustained funding.