Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ecuador 2023 (up to $35,000)
Deadline: 14th of April, 2023
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ecuador 2023 is now accepting applications. Small-scale, high-impact initiatives in developing nations that fit with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic focus areas for engagement are supported by the CFLI program. Projects produced and created mostly by local partners are targeted under the initiative.
The relevant Canadian embassy or high commission chooses and approves projects. By strengthening connections and assisting local initiatives, the CFLI also supports good relations between Canada and recipient nations and their civic communities.
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, human rights and human dignity.
- Economic opportunities for all.
- Environment and climate action, including water management.
- For the current CFLI cycle, they will give priority to projects implemented by, or involving
significant participation of Indigenous and/or Afro-Ecuadorian, people and organisations, or
benefiting vulnerable populations in rural areas.
Grant:
The average CFLI contribution is $25,000 to $35,000 Canadian Dollars.
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.
Application:
Proposals should be submitted electronically to the following email: CFLIFCIL.QUITO@international.gc.ca
Only those proposals using the designated application form and including the required
budget document will be considered: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Project
Application for Funding Form
The deadline for submission is Friday, April 14, 2023 at 23:59 (GMT-5). Applications submitted
after this deadline will not be considered.
