Deadline: 28 June 2017
The Government of Canada in Hungary is seeking proposals for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017 to fund small-scale bilateral projects in Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement.
The program is directed at projects conceived and designed by local entities. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian Embassy or High Commission. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada, recipient countries and their respective civil societies 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
- Supporting inclusive and green economic growth
- Promoting peace and security
Funding Information
- The contribution from the CFLI is limited to a minimum of CAD $15,000 (approx. BAM 20,000) and a maximum of CAD $45,000 (approx. BAM 58,000).
- The project duration should be a minimum of four (4) months and a maximum of six (6) months. Project activities funded by the CFLI must start no earlier than August 1, 2017 and be completed no later than February 15, 2018.
Eligibility Criteria
Within the context of eligible countries, 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
Project proposals must be submitted electronically at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.