The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe (2024)

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The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 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, including diversity, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention, peace building and Children and Armed Conflict.
Environment and Climate Action, with a focus on adaptation and mitigation, reducing plastic waste and pollution, and increasing the participation of women and youth in these areas.

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Funding Details

The average CFLI contribution is $30,000 to $60,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI). Consult the currency converter for local currency equivalents. Please note that all contributions are made in Canadian dollars and then converted to the local currency.

Eligibility Criteria for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives funding

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, and
Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.

How to apply for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

All projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 15, 2025.
The deadline for submission is May 10, 2024 at 23:59 (GMT+1). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to the following email: [email protected]
Only those proposals using the designated application form and including the required budget document will be considered.
For more details visit: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives