Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Liberia

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 1 of the following thematic priorities:

• Inclusive governance;
• Peace and security;
• Growth that works for everyone;
• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity;
• Human dignity; or
• Environment and climate action.

2) Eligibility

Eligible recipients include: Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations,  Local academic institutions working on local projects, or  Municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Liberia.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is $20,000 to $49,000 Canadian Dollars for a cycle that spans from April 1st, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

5) Application

The deadline for submission is March 27, 2026 at 23:59 (GMT). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.