Embassy of Canada in Myanmar launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Deadline: 27 March 2020

The Embassy of Canada in Myanmar is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

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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. 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.

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Thematic Priorities

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

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Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.
A Gender-based analysis (GBA) will require applicants to:

Consider how women, girls, men, and boys are affected differently by the problem their project is aiming to address, ensuring, at the same time, that the project does not cause harm
Consult women and/or girls in the development of their project proposal
Ensure that the views of those women and/or girls inform the project’s design
Funding Information

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The average CFLI contribution is $25,000 to $50,000 Canadian Dollars.
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.
All projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and 28 February 2021.
Projects spanning two fiscal years (April 2020 to March 2022) may be permitted depending on the project objectives and the complexity of activities.
The following project costs are eligible for CFLI funding:

accounting costs
administrative and overhead costs related to the project (overhead should not exceed 15% of total CFLI contribution)
advocacy and lobbying related costs
capital and/or operating expenditures related to the lease and/or purchase and/or building of infrastructure
civic education costs
conference and event expenditures
costs of services received by recipients
domestic travel expenses, using lowest fares possible but not exceeding full fare economy class
environmental assessment costs
facilities and equipment rental charges
hospitality costs, excluding alcoholic beverages
installation, maintenance, shipping and/or transportation costs, including fuel, computers and communication devices
lease or rental of vehicles
legal costs
medical costs
miscellaneous expenses integral to the project
outreach, communication and information dissemination costs
publishing costs
radio and television broadcast fees
research-related costs
salary costs relating to the project
security costs
training and capacity building expenditures
translation and interpretation fees
vehicle and equipment operation, installation and/or maintenance
website development and related costs
Eligibility Criteria

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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
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.

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For more information, visit https://www.themimu.info/calls-for-proposals