Deadline: 10-Mar-25
The Embassy of Canada in Ecuador is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program.
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, strengthen of democracy, human rights, the rule of law.
- Economic opportunities for all and human dignity.
- Environment notably water management and waste management.
- For the current CFLI cycle, preference will be given to projects implemented by, or involving significant participation of, Indigenous and/or Afro-Ecuadorian, people and organisations, or benefiting vulnerable populations in rural areas.
Funding Information
- On average, CFLI projects receive a contribution ranging from CAD $25,000 to CAD $40,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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,
- Intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies 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.
Selection Criteria
- Applications from individuals with a personal RUC or from organizations that fall under corporate social responsibility from profit-driven companies will not be accepted.
- Considering the CFLI programme has a capacity building objective, preference but not exclusivity, will be given to organisations that have not received CFLI funding in the past.
- Due to the large number of applicants, only the successful organisations will be contacted.
- Project applications are kept on file at missions in accordance with Global Affairs Canada’s information management policies.
For more information, visit Government of Canada.