The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadline: 17-Jul-21

The Embassy of Canada in Budapest is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). This call for proposals applies only to projects located in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

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Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues

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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.

3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021

Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021

Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021

Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities

One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues

Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)

This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa

Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world

Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities

Thematic Priorities

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

Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; (sexual and gender-based violence, child and early forced marriage, gender mutilation and cutting; strengthening women’s organizations; and strengthening the capacity and systems of state and non-state actors to advance gender equality).
Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights and the rule of Law.
Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.
Environment and climate change focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.
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The contribution from the CFLI is limited to a minimum of CAD$ 15,000 (approx. BAM 20,600) and a maximum of CAD$ 50,000 (approx. BAM 68,600).
Please note that all contributions are made in Canadian dollars and then converted to the local currency.
Eligible Costs

The following project costs are eligible for CFLI funding:

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

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The following costs are not eligible for CFLI funding:

core funding;
expenses incurred prior to the signing of the contribution agreement, or after it expires;
nuclear technologies and facilities;
assistance to military or paramilitary organizations;
gifts;
luxury goods;
direct fiscal support to a government.
Eligibility Criteria

Eligible recipients include:
local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations;
local academic institutions working on local projects;
international, 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.
For more information, visit https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/2021/bosnia-bosnie.aspx?lang=eng