Deadline: 30-Apr-21
The Embassy of Canada to Russia, with accreditation to the Republic of Armenia and Republic of Uzbekistan is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
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:
- Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls
- Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights and the rule of law
- Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and peacebuilding
- Proposed project value should range between CAN$30,000 and CAN$50,000.
- Proposals should be submitted in Canadian dollars, with a clear link to conversion rates.
Gender-based analysis
- Consider how women, girls, men, and boys are affected differently by the problem their project is aiming to address, ensuring, at the same time, that the project does not cause harm
- Consult women and/or girls in the development of their project proposal
- Ensure that the views of those women and/or girls inform the project’s design
Eligibility Criteria
- local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations
- local academic institutions working on local projects
Note: 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. The CFLI administrators are always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results.
For more information, visit https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/2021/armenia-armenie.aspx?lang=eng
