About

The Embassy of Canada to the Democratic Republic of Congo 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 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 Canadian Embassy. 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 1 of the following CFLI thematic priorities, in the current case the following:

  • Peace and security, with an emphasis on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and the promotion of living together and national cohesion in the DRC.

Funding Information

• The average CFLI contribution is $30 000 to $40 000 Canadian Dollars. 

Eligibility

• 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,

  • 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.

• 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. 

• Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations may be eligible for funding, provided they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. 

• Similarly, municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results.

Post Date: May 09, 2025