Deadline: 30 June 2017
High Commission of Canada in Jamaica is seeking proposals for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) which is a program designed 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 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
All projects must align with at least one of the following 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 action on the environment, including water and climate change
Term of Projects
- All project activities must be completed between the date of signature of the contribution agreement and February 28, 2018.
- Extensions to this date will not be considered. Final reports for projects must be submitted before March 16, 2018.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 the application form by sending an email at the address given on the website with “Canada Fund Application” as the subject line.
Eligible Countries: Jamaica and Canada
For more information, please visit Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.