Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Guatemala and Belize

Description

1) Objective

The Embassy of Canada to Guatemala and High Commission to Belize is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). All projects must align with at least 1 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.
• 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.
• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition.
• Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.

2) Eligibility

Eligible recipients include: (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 Guatemala and Belize.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is $27,000.00 Canadian dollars.

5) Application

The deadline for submission is March 15, 2025, at 23:59 (GMT+X). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: gtmlagr@international.gc.ca.