Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Paraguay

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 one of the following CFLI thematic priorities:

• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• 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.
• Inclusive governance, including diversity and SLGBTQI+, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
• Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation.

2) Eligibility

Organizations eligible for the CFLI are: (1) Non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations; (2) Local academic institutions working on local projects; and (3) International, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Paraguay.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is $25,000 to $35,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).

5) Application

he deadline for submission is February 13, 2025, at 23:59 (GMT minus 3). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: bairscfli-fcil@international.gc.ca