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China Network’s Open Societies ODA Fund 2025/26
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-bids-china-networks-open-societies-oda-fund-202526
Overview
| Donor: | British Embassy in Beijing |
| Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
| Donor base: | United Kingdom |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation, Social Business |
| Deadline: | 20.08.2025 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 80.000GBP |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Disability
- Human Rights
- Media & Journalism
- Social Inclusion
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Asia
China
Description
1) Objective
British Embassy Beijing is pleased to open a call for bids for the Open Societies programme, for ODA-eligible projects running from September to February 2026. All projects should aim to contribute to sustainable development in China by advancing or deepening understanding of contemporary human rights in ways that support the welfare and empowerment of local communities.
They welcome bids that are Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) eligible on topics including:
- Women’s Rights
- Rights of LGBT+ people
- Rights of persons with disabilities
- Civil society resilience
- Media freedom
- Digital rights
2) Eligibility
Eligibility is not defined.
3) Location
Actions must take place in China.
4) Budget
Proposals should be up to £80,000.
5) Application
Project proposals must be submitted by 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday 20 August 2025.