Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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 majority of CFLI funding is directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results.

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.
• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.

2) Eligibility 

Eligible applicants are: (1) local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organisations; (2) local academic institutions working on local projects; (3) international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organisations and agencies working on local development activities; (4) municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects; and (5) Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations that are working on local development activities.

3) Location 

Actions must take place in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

4) Budget 

The CFLI contribution is between $25,000 to $50,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).

5) Application

The deadline for submission is Friday, May 3, 2024 at 23:59 (AST). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: BDGTNGR@international.gc.ca.