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Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – São Tomé-et-Príncipe
https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/sao-tome-et-principe.aspx?lang=eng
Overview
| Donor: | Embassy of São Tomé-et-Príncipe |
| Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
| Donor base: | Canada |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 12.04.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | - |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Climate Change
- Economic Development
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Governance & Democracy
- Human Rights
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
- Social Inclusion
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Africa
Sao Tome and Principe
Description
1) Objective
The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian Embassy or High Commission. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada and recipient countries and their civil societies, by deepening contacts and supporting local endeavours.
All projects must align with at least 1 of the following CFLI thematic priorities:
- Inclusive governance, democracy promotion, human rights, the rule of law, and justice reform.
- Peace and security, with an emphasis on supporting inclusive peacebuilding, intra‑community mediation, violence prevention, and timely crisis response.
- Inclusive economic growth that benefits women and marginalized groups, with a focus on advancing economic rights, promoting inclusive markets and entrepreneurship, and strengthening financial security and resilience.
2) Eligibility
Eligible recipients include: (1) Local, national or community-based organization (non-governmental and not-for-profit); (2) Local municipal, regional or national government institution or agency of the recipient country; (3) Local academic institution; (4) Canadian organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities; (5) International or regional organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities; (6) Intergovernmental or multilateral institution, organization or agency working on local development activities.
3) Location
Actions must take place in São Tomé-et-Príncipe.
4) Budget
The average CFLI contribution is $20,000 to $49,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).
5) Application
The deadline for submission is 12 April 2026.