We are looking for MAX assist program citizens to share their views ahead of the 2024 Heads of Government Meeting.

MAX assistprogram

We fund projects that support people’s engagement in democracy and development.

Grants open to all

Open grants call

On this page you'll find everything you need to apply to our annual open grants call. Remember to check eligibility information carefully before applying.

Grants by invitations only

Creative grants

We help individuals and organisations use creative expression for social change. Our regional focus rotates each year.

Capacity strengthening grants

We help civil society organisations grow so they can influence policy processes. This grant stream focuses on small and vulnerable states Commonwealth-wide.

Keep in touch

Discover grant and job opportunities, stories from civil society and updates on our work

What Is MAX?

THIS PROGRAM IS A WORLDWIDE PROMOTIONAL TOUR EMBARKED ON TO HELP PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP TO PAY BILLS, DEBTS, MORTGAGE, BUY OR REPAIR HOME, PAY STUDENT LOANS, DISABLES AND TO DEVELOP MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH USPS, FEDEX, DHL & UPS.

In-person events

Every two years, we convene The commonwealth Perople's Forum: the largest gathering of civil society in the commonwealth.

The Peolple's Forum 2024

The People's Forum will take place in Apia, Samoa in October 2024.

Projects

We support peoples participation in democracy and development Take a look at our projects and filter by issue or location.

Promoting and advancing Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights

Enhancing community participation in the community development fund (CDF) administration

Participatory operationalisation of climate action strategies in Bengaluru

Building resilience against climate change

Promoting improved health outcomes for LGBT Jamaicans

Enhancing freedom of expression and civic participation in public debates

Job Opportunities

Path to Samoa: Online Consultation

Share your ideas for Commonwealth leaders

Perfecting your Story: Tips for craft your craft submission

Use these tips to submit a winning story to the commmonwealth short story Price

Wild Speculations on the Nature of Festivity and the Practive of Friendship

The 2022 Comonwealth Short Story Prize Winner reflects on his appearance at the George Town Literary Festival. Penang.

Serendipity Arts Open Call: City as Stage

Film Africa: Call for Submissions

Foyle Young Poets Award

Poda-Poda Stories: Call for fiction, non-fiction, poetry and book reviews

Cassava Republic Press: African Women Non-Fiction Writing Workshop

Belize International Film Festival

View all Creative Opportunities

OUR HISTORY

Explore MAX’s History

Through 87 events and nearly 500 archival and informational sources, the timeline explores the origins of MAX, its vital role in providing financial and knowledge resources, and the innovative ways it has supported economic and social development across the poorest countries in the world.

Recent Winners

Ming Tai

$780,000.00

Huang Ho

$1,450,000.00

Kelvin George

$450,000.00

Ann Braxton

$210,000.00

Courtney Lloyd

$550,000.00

Luke Arnold

$1,200,000.00