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Program Description

The CFLI 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 in Pakistan. 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.

The average CFLI contribution is $30,000 Canadian Dollars. $100,000 CAD 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.

How to apply
- All projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 28, 2025.
- The deadline for submission is May 12, 2024 at 23:59 (PKT). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to the following email: ISBAD-CFLI-FCIL@international.gc.ca
- Only those proposals using the designated application form and including the required budget document will be considered.
- 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.
- Proposals must be completed in English or French.
- 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.
- Applications will be assessed for approval on their merits by a selection committee.
- Due to the large number of applicants, only the successful candidates will be contacted...
- Two-year programming may be considered for projects that require longer lead time for permission from authorities; or extraordinarily, for projects that require two years to achieve impactful results.

Organizations eligible to apply for CFLI 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,
- 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.

Please note that only organizations with existing valid government registration and functional bank account will be considered. For-profit enterprises are not eligible for CFLI funding.
Thematic priorities

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

Environment and climate action, focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.
- Projects supporting innovative solutions to climate change and environmental protection.
- Projects engaging youth in climate action.
- Projects focused on addressing food security and emergency preparedness