Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – South Africa

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:

• Inclusive governance, including diversity, 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.

Within these thematic areas, the High Commission of Canada in South Africa will prioritize projects with a specific focus on one or more of the following:

• Lowering the incidence of gender-based violence.
• Encouraging civic participation by members of marginalized or under-represented groups.
• Supporting the realization of equal rights for persons with diverse cultural, gender, and sexual identities.
• Enabling greater participation in digital and low-carbon economies.

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 South Africa.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is $30,000 to $40,000 Canadian Dollars.

5) Application

Expressions of Interest are due by April 20, 2023 at 16:00 (GMT+2). Failure to submit an Expression of Interest form by this deadline will result in your application not being considered. To obtain an Expression of Interest form, please contact the CFLI Coordinator by email at PRETCFLI-FCIL@international.gc.ca no later than April 19, 2023 at 23:59 (GMT+2).