Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Argentina

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:

• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls
• Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption
• Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management

2) Eligibility

Organizations eligible for the CFLI are: (1) Non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations; (2) Local academic institutions working on local projects; and (3) International, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Argentina.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is $30,000 Canadian Dollars.

5) Application

The deadline to apply is February 12, 2023 at 23:59 (GMT-4).