Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Vietnam

Description

1) Objective

The Embassy of Canada in Vietnam is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). 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 CFLI thematic priorities. The following themes are priorities for the 2024-2025 programming:

• Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights, LGBTQ2+ 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.
• Environment and climate action, focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water and/or plastic waste management.

2) Eligibility

The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations may be eligible for funding, provided they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Vietnam.

4) Budget

The average CFLI contribution is C$15,000 to C$35,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).

5) Application

The deadline for submission is Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 23:59 (GMT+7). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to the following email: HANOI-CFLI@international.gc.ca.