Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Armenia

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 one of the following CFLI thematic priorities:

• Inclusive governance, including diversity and 2SLGBTQI+, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
• Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.
• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.

2) Eligibility

Eligible recipients include: local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations; local academic institutions working on local projects. The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations, may be eligible for funding provided they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding provided that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI administrators are always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Armenia.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is $25,000 to $40,000 Canadian Dollars.

5) Application

The deadline for submission is July 1, 2024 at 23:59 (GMT+4). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: yervn.g@International.gc.ca