Deadline: March 15, 2024
Applications are open for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Colombia 2024. 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. 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.
Grant
- The average CFLI contribution is $25,000 to $50,000 Canadian Dollars.
Eligibility
Eligible recipients include:
- Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations,
- Local academic institutions working on local projects,
- Municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects, and
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.
All projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic priorities:
- Inclusive governance, including diversity and 2SLGBTQI+, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
- Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.
- Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.
Application
- All projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 28, 2024.
- The deadline for submission is March 15, 2024 at 23:59 (GMT-5). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]
For more information, visit CFLI.