Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Ethiopia and Djibouti

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 the following CFLI thematic priority:

• Ethiopia: Inclusive governance, including diversity, human rights, and the rule of law; Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace
• Djibouti: Growth that works for everyone, including women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable, and safeguarding economic gains; 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; International non-governmental organizations working on local development activities; Canadian non-governmental and not for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Ethiopia and Djibouti.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is between $40,000 and $60,000 Canadian dollars.

5) Application

The deadline for submission is 31 March, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+3). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to addis.addisgr@international.gc.ca.