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Application Deadline: 8 May 2026 3PM UTC
Applications are now open for the 2026 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants. ACU Gender Grants are awarded annually to member universities to support initiatives that will boost gender equity and equality on campus.
The grants can be used for a diverse range of projects, workshops, and events in areas such as:
- To help meet the costs of organising projects that promote gender equity and equality.
- Supporting women in leadership
- Raising awareness of sexual harassment and developing anti-sexual harassment initiatives
- Supporting women in science and research
- Creating effective institutional policies
- Mainstreaming gender equity into the curriculum
Grant
- Five grants of up to GBP 2,000
How to Apply
- Be a staff member at an ACU member university.
- Review the FAQs/Application Guidance.
- Submit an application through the online application form.
- If you already have a MyACU account, you can access the grant application form here, this form will be live once applications are open.
- If you do not already have a MyACU account, please ensure that you first register for an account here and then follow the instructions in the registration email to log in to the system before accessing the application form
- To help meet the costs of organising projects that promote gender equity and equality.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants
