Deadline: January 30, 2024
Applications are open for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Maldives 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 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.
Thematic Priorities
All projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic priorities:
- Environment and climate action, focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water and/or plastic waste management.
- 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.
- Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights, LGBTQ2+ rights and the rule of law.
Funding
- The average CFLI contribution is equivalent to $30,000 to $50,000 Canadian Dollars. The maximum allocation amount for a project is C$100,000.
Eligibility
Eligible recipients include:
- Local, national or community-based organization (non-governmental and not-for-profit);
- Local municipal, regional or national government institution or agency of the recipient country;
- Local academic institution;
- Canadian organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities;
- International or regional organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities;
- Intergovernmental or multilateral institution, organization or agency working on local development activities.
Application
Stage 1: Concept Note
- Proposals must be completed in English or French.
- Email [email protected] to receive the Concept Note form.
- The deadline for submitting a concept note is 11:59 p.m. (GMT+5:30) on Tuesday January 30, 2024. Concept notes submitted after this deadline may not be considered.
Stage 2: Application form
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in February 2024 and will have two weeks to complete an application form with a detailed budget.
Note that project applications are kept on file at missions in accordance with Global Affairs Canada’s information management policies.
For more information, visit CFLI Maldives.
