Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Sierra Leone

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 empowerment of women and girls, with a focus on preventing violence against women and girls and supporting the implementation of Sierra Leone’s Gender Equality Law.
• Peace and Security, with a focus on inclusive participation for sustainable peace and security.

2) Eligibility

Eligible recipients include: (1) Local, national or community-based organization (non-governmental and not-for-profit); (2) Local municipal, regional or national government institution or agency of the recipient country; (3) Local academic institution; (4) Canadian organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities; (5) International or regional organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities; (6) Intergovernmental or multilateral institution, organization or agency working on local development activities.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Sierra Leone.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is between $25,000 and $45,000 Canadian dollars.

5) Application

The deadline for submission is 31 May, 2023 at 23:59 (GMT). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.Proposals should be submitted electronically to: accragr@international.gc.ca