Deadline: 15 June 2017
The Embassy of Canada to Uruguay is seeking applications for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017-2018 which is designed to fund small-scale projects in Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement.
The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada and Uruguay, and the civil society by deepening contacts and supporting local endeavours.
Thematic Priorities
- Empowering women and girls and promoting gender equality
- Championing human rights, inclusive and accountable governance, democracy, peaceful pluralism, and respect for diversity
- Promoting human development, specifically in the areas of health, nutrition, and education
- Supporting inclusive and green economic growth
- Promoting action on the environment, including water and climate change
Funding Information
The maximum amount available for funding is CAD $ 19,000 per project.
Eligibility Criteria
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,
- 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.
How to Apply
Applicants can obtain CFLI application forms by sending an email at the address given website.
Eligible Countries: Canada and Uruguay
For more information, please visit Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.