Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II for Ocean-related Projects ( Up to £50,000 Grant Funding)

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Applications are open for 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.

Addressing major ocean challenges and building a stronger pipeline for sustainable blue economies requires ambitious, government-led projects that can develop and test solutions, strengthen capacity and generate evidence for future action and investment.

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.

Round II is supported by:

Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation: Provides core support for technical assistance and capacity building across the Commonwealth.
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: Provides dedicated support for projects in South Asia and Pacific SIDS.
CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean: Provides dedicated support for projects in the Commonwealth Caribbean.

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.

Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Grant Details

Grant amount :
- £20,000 to £50,000 per project
Who can apply?:
- 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.
Eligible countries :
- All 56 Commonwealth Member Countries
- Each country may submit up to 2 project applications per funding round.
Project duration:
- Minimum 6 months and maximum 18 months.
- Timeline 10 to 15 projects will be selected by Q2 2027.
Submission method :
- Online Grant Application Form.
Application deadline:
- Friday 11 December 2026, 23:59 GMT (UTC+0)

Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Focus Areas

Projects should contribute to the implementation of the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. Proposals may address one or more of the following areas:

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.