Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)

Government of Canada - Global Affairs Canada Global - 120+ eligible ODA countries

Deadline

2026-08-13

Region

Global - 120+ eligible ODA countries

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Nonprofits & charities

Eligible organizations

Local NGOs, Community groups, Non-profits, Local academic institutions, International NGOs, Intergovernmental organizations, Multilateral organizations, Regional organizations, Government agencies (municipal, regional, national in recipient country), Canadian NGOs and non-profits

About this program

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) provides funding for small, high-impact projects in over 120 ODA-eligible countries. With an annual budget of $26.8 million and average project sizes of $31,000, CFLI supports local civil society organizations working on governance, gender equality, peace, economic growth, environmental action, and human dignity.

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