The Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Round II

About the opportunity

The Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator offers funding for government-led projects that address ocean challenges and promote sustainable blue economies in Commonwealth countries. This is the second round of the Incubator, with up to 15 projects to be selected. The initiative supports nationally owned ocean action and encourages partnerships between governments and other organisations.

What you get

• Grants of £20,000 to £50,000 per project
• Support for technical assistance and capacity building
• Potential partnerships with NGOs, academic institutions, and private sector organisations
• Dedicated funding windows for South Asia, Pacific Small Island Developing States, and the Caribbean

Who can apply

• Legally established national or sub-national government entity
• From one of the 56 Commonwealth member countries
• Each country can submit up to 2 project applications
• Non-governmental, technical, and implementation partnerships are encouraged

What you need to apply

• Online Grant Application Form
• Project proposal addressing one or more priority areas:
• Reduce marine pollution
• Restore marine ecosystems
• Advance a sustainable blue economy
• Strengthen sustainable fisheries
• Address the ocean–climate nexus
• Project duration: 6 to 18 months
• Application deadline: 11 December 2026, 23:59 GMT (UTC+0)