Deadline: May 16, 2025
Applications are open for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Thailand 2025. 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.
Funding
- The average CFLI contribution is $15,000 to $30,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).
Eligibility
Eligible recipients include:
- Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations,
- Local academic institutions working on local projects,
- International non-governmental organizations working on local development activities,
- Municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects, and
- Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.
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.
- 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.
- Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.
Application
Stage 1: Concept notes
- Submit a concept note outlining the project purpose, main activities and expected achievements, including contributions to improving gender equality, potential risks to the project and mitigation plans.
- To obtain the Concept Note template or for questions about the application process, please contact the CFLI team by email at: [email protected]
- The Concept Note should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]
- The deadline for submission is Friday, May 16, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+7). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
Stage 2: Application form
- Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted to complete a full application form with a detailed budget within a 2-week deadline.
- All projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 28, 2026.
For more information, visit Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.
