Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Eswatini

Description

1) Objective

The Embassy of Canada is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a responsive, flexible program, directly managed by the Embassy of Canada, designed to fund small but visible, high impact, results-oriented projects. In general, CFLI projects are locally designed and implemented, making the program highly responsive to local needs and interests.

This year, only project proposals that align with at least 1 of the following CFLI thematic priorities will be considered:

• Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls, including:
  Addressing sexual and gender-based violence, including child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation
  Supporting strong and sustainable women’s rights organizations and movements
  Supporting evidence-based policymaking, legal frameworks and program delivery for gender equality.

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.

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 Eswatini.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is $25,00 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 June 9 at 23:59 (GMT +2). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.