Call for Proposals: Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II (up to £50,000) – YOA

Deadline: December 11, 2026

Proposals are invited for the Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II. Addressing main ocean challenges and constructing a stronger pipeline for sustainable blue economies requires formidable, authorities-led initiatives that may develop and check options, strengthen capability and generate proof for future motion and funding.

The Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator gives grants of up to £50,000 to help nation-led initiatives that assist Commonwealth nations sort out urgent ocean challenges whereas advancing nationwide priorities. 

Launched on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in June 2022, the Incubator helps nationally owned ocean motion whereas encouraging partnerships between governments and NGOs, tutorial and analysis establishments, neighborhood organisations and the non-public sector. 

Priority Areas

Projects ought to contribute to the implementation of the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. Proposals could handle a number of of the next areas: 

• Reduce marine air pollution: Prevent and scale back air pollution from land- and sea-based mostly sources. 
• Restore marine ecosystems: Protect and restore mangroves, coral reefs, seagrasses and different coastal and marine ecosystems. 
• Advance a sustainable blue economic system : Develop inclusive, local weather-resilient and investable blue economic system approaches. 
• Strengthen sustainable fisheries: Improve fisheries governance, administration, worth chains and livelihoods. 
• Address the ocean–local weather nexus: Support adaptation, mitigation, resilience, blue carbon and ocean-local weather motion.

grant

• Up to £20,000 to £50,000 per challenge 

Eligibility

• The lead applicant have to be a legally established nationwide or sub-nationwide authorities entity, resembling a ministry, division, company or different public physique with formal authorities standing. 
• Non-governmental, technical and implementation partnerships are strongly inspired. 
• All 56 Commonwealth Member nations are eligible. Each nation could submit up to 2 challenge purposes per funding spherical. 

Application

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For extra info, go to Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II.