Deadline: 06-May-24
The Syria Office at the Canadian Embassy to Lebanon is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the Syria Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.
The The CFLI funds small and results-oriented projects which are proposed and implemented by officially registered local NGOs and organizations working on projects supporting Syrians in Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, and Jordan.
Themes
- The themes are:
- Gender equality & the empowerment of women and girls;
- Inclusive governance, including democracy, human rights, and the rule of law;
- Peace and Security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace,
- Human dignity, covering health, education, and nutrition;
- 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 change focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as water management;
Funding Information
- Available Funding: The maximum contribution for a project in 2024/25 is CAD $60,000.
- Project Duration: Projects are to start in August 2024 until February 14, 2025.
What types of projects will CFLI fund?
- Projects must fall within one of the 2024-2025 CFLI themes. Emphasis will be placed on innovative, accountable, and sustainable projects. Initiatives aimed at producing concrete results will be prioritized. Proposals with a communications strategy, including social media and robust advocacy component, will be prioritized.
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations.
- The organizations must hold an organizational banking account.
- Local academic institutions working on local projects.
- Projects are located in Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, or Jordan.
For more information, visit Syria Office at the Canadian Embassy to Lebanon.
