Canada Fund for Local Initiatives - Thailand 2025 (up to $30,000)

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About Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

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.

• Sponsor Organisation: Government of Canada

Benefits of Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

The average CFLI contribution is $15,000 to $30,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Requirements

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,
• 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.

All projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic priorities:

• Inclusive governance, including diversity and 2SLGBTQl+, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
• Growth that works for everyone, including women's economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable, and safeguarding economic gains.
• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.

Application Date and Process

Stage 1: Concept notes

• Submit a concept note outlining the project purpose, main activities and expected achievements, including contributions to improving gender equality, potential risks to the project and mitigation plans.
• To obtain the Concept Note template or for questions about the application process, please contact the CFLI team by email at: [email protected]

• The Concept Note should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]
• The deadline for submission is Friday, May 16, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+7). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

Stage 2: Application form

• Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted to complete a full application form with a detailed budget within a 2-week deadline.
• All projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 28, 2026.

General information

• Proposals must be completed in English or French.
• Only those proposals using the designated application form and including the required budget document will be considered.
• Successful applicants will normally have 6-8 months to implement the chosen project depending on when the Contribution Agreements are finalised.
• Project proposals must explicitly answer all questions in the CFLI project application form, including the required gender-based analysis. The proposed project budget should summarize the proposed activities and associated costs.
• Budgets should detail the proposed activities and associated costs. Applications must specify planned expenditure in local currency equivalent to Canadian dollars.
• For more information on the types of activities and costs that are eligible for CFLI funding, please refer to the list of CFLI approved activities and costs.
• The more detailed the budget, the easier it will be for the selection committee to assess.
• Applications will be assessed for approval on their merits by a selection committee.
• Due to the large number of proposals, only the successful candidates will be contacted via email.
• Project applications are kept on file at missions in accordance with Global Affairs Canada’s information management policies.

Application Deadline

16 May, 2025

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