Deadline: 21 May 2018
Applicants are invited to apply for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2018-19 to support small projects proposed and implemented by local NGOs and other community-based organizations that address identified needs of local communities.
Preference will be given to projects with self-sustaining activities that continue after CFLI funding ends, as well as to projects which display concrete and tangible outcomes. To be considered, projects must be strongly aligned with the funds’ strategic priorities for the Republic of Moldova, focusing on:
- Independent media and freedom of the press with a focus on gender equality and empowerment of women and girls on thematic areas emphasizing inclusive governance, diversity, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Funding Information
The funding will be available for projects with a duration of one or two years.
- One year projects should have a budget of approximately CAD $ 25,000 – CAD $50,000 and be completed no later than February 15, 2019.
- Two year projects should have a budget of approximately CAD $ 50,000 – CAD $100,000 and be completed no later than February 15, 2020.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives is intended to strengthen and fund the development activities of non-governmental organizations or other types of community groups based in the Republic of Moldova only. Assistance to individuals and private businesses is not provided.
- Eligible recipients include:
- Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations;
- Local academic institutions working on local projects;
- International, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities;
- Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.
- 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 can be eligible for a contribution, provided that they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit CFLI 2018-19.