Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu

Description

1) Objective

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small and short-term projects in the Pacific in cooperation with international, national and local non-governmental organizations, as well as other regional and international organizations. local. The CFLI focuses on funding projects with long-term, sustainable goals that enrich the local community. Beneficiary organizations are expected to contribute financially or otherwise. This program is widely recognized as significantly contributing to the real development and potential of the region.

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.
• 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 are: (1) local non-governmental, non-profit and community organisations; (2) local educational institutions working on local projects; (3) international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organisations and agencies working on local development activities; (4) governmental institutions or agencies at the municipal, regional or national level of the recipient’s country that are working on local projects; and (5) Canadian non-governmental and non-profit organisations working on local development activities.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is $45,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).

5) Application

The deadline for submission is March 9th 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+13:00). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: WLGTN.Canada-Fund@international.gc.ca . All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their proposal.