Deadline: 28th May,2025
The Mission of Canada to ASEAN is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
Thematic priorities
All projects must align with at least 1 of the following CFLI thematic priorities:
- Inclusive governance, including democracy, human rights and women’s political participation.
- Peace and security, with a focus on Women, Peace, Security, Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, maritime security and areas where Canadian expertise can add value to ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership Plan of Action.
- Growth that works for everyone, including women’s economic rights and entrepreneurship.
- Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
Fund
The average CFLI contribution is $40,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).
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.
Application Process
- All projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 28, 2026.
- Projects must have an impact on, or have participants from, at least 3 ASEAN countries.
- The deadline for submission is May 28, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+7). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: ASEAN-CFLI.ANASE-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.
- To obtain an application form, please download the CFLI Project Application for Funding Form (PDF 249.15 KB)
- To download and open a PDF form, you need to have Adobe Reader 10 or higher installed.
- Requesting the application form in a Microsoft Word format by contacting the CFLI coordinator: ASEAN-CFLI.ANASE-FCIL@international.gc.ca
- For questions about the application process, please contact: ASEAN-CFLI.ANASE-FCIL@international.gc.ca
- Project applications are kept on file at missions in accordance with Global Affairs Canada’s information management policies.
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