This informs the public about the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Maldives 2024. Details about the Program are given below.
About Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Maldives 2024
The High Commission of Canada to Maldives 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.
Program Details
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.
Eligibility
Eligible recipients include:
- Local, national or community-based organization (non-governmental and not-for-profit)
- Local municipal, regional or national government institution or agency of the recipient country
- Local academic institution
- Canadian organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities
- International or regional organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities
- Intergovernmental or multilateral institution, organization or agency working on local development activities
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.
Application
Stage 1: Concept Note
- Proposals must be completed in English or French.
- Email CFLIColombo@international.gc.ca to receive the Concept Note form.
- The deadline for submitting a concept note is 11:59 p.m. (GMT+5:30) on Tuesday January 30, 2024. Concept notes submitted after this deadline may not be considered.
Stage 2: Application form
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in February 2024 and will have two weeks to complete an application form with a detailed budget.
Please note that project applications are kept on file at missions in accordance with Global Affairs Canada’s information management policies.
For questions about the application process, please contact the CFLI Coordinator at CFLIColombo@international.gc.ca.
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications is 30 January 2024.
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