The CFLI is an initiative created to assist with small-scale projects in developing nations that are in line with Global Affairs Canada’s key areas of focus. This program primarily focuses on projects that are led by local partners. The selection and approval of projects are carried out by the Canadian embassy. The CFLI also contributes to fostering positive relationships between Canada, recipient countries, and their civil societies, by facilitating communication and supporting local initiatives.
Thematic Priorities
All projects must generate tangible and long-lasting outcomes while aligning with at least one of the CFLI’s thematic priorities. These priorities include:
- Human rights and human dignity, with a particular focus on marginalized groups such as black, brown, indigenous, quilombolas, LGBTQIA+, refugees, and migrant communities.
- Inclusive governance, promoting diversity, democracy, and the rule of law.
- Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
- Environment and climate action, specifically addressing adaptation and mitigation strategies as well as water management.
- Timely and targeted responses to emergent disasters or crises, providing support to migrant and refugee populations and host communities. These responses should also be by Canada’s International Feminist Assistance Policy.
Eligibility Criteria
- The eligible candidates for the program are restricted to Brazilian non-governmental, community, and non-profit organizations that have registered with a CNPJ.
Grant
- On average, each eligible project receives a CFLI contribution of CAD$30,000.
How to Apply
- The deadline for submitting concept notes is from March 18, 2024, until April 1, 2024, at 23:59.
- To obtain the concept note application form, please send an email to the provided email address on the official website
- Only proposals that utilize the designated application form and include the required budget document will be taken into account.
- Proposals should be completed in Portuguese, English, or French.
- Project proposals must explicitly address all questions in the CFLI project application form and include the necessary gender-based analysis. The project budget should provide a summary of the proposed activities and associated costs.
- The applicant organization must be responsible for implementing the proposed initiatives.
- Proposed projects can request funding for either one or two fiscal years. The desired project duration must be specified during the application stage and cannot be changed later.
- For two-year projects, there must be a clear explanation of why two years of implementation are needed in the application.
- The activities outlined must be finished by February 28, 2025 for one-year projects, and by February 28, 2026 for two-year projects.
Visit the official website of Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Brazil for further information.
Application Deadline
April 1, 2024.
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