Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Grants in Jamaica

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Grants in Jamaica

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

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. As Canada continues its international development assistance during the COVID19 pandemic, supporting local development projects is of high priority.

As the world navigates the pandemic, local organisations have a key role to play in fostering a solid recovery. Communities and organisations working towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are well placed to identify solutions to the emerging challenges.

As international development partners around the world join forces to navigate the period, the High Commission of Canada is leveraging CFLI to support Jamaican organisations who provide services to communities and individuals most at risk.

The current crisis is both a health crisis and a socioeconomic one, exacerbating existing inequalities, and further exposing vulnerabilities at the family, community and national levels.

This crisis particularly impacts women, girls and other vulnerable groups who are at increased risk of experiencing increased levels of poverty.

We encourage you to think creatively but projects with a comprehensive development response will be prioritised, including projects that address a singular or varying aspect of the response, namely: supporting leadership and economic independence, showing innovation in reducing digital inequalities, strengthening socio-economic and educational opportunities for women and girls, creating new business models and new ways of delivering products and services that create sustainable livelihoods and that benefit poorer communities and individuals.

This year, along with the usual Call for Proposals for local projects, Canada Fund is also seeking regional projects that respond to emerging development issues across the region. Projects will need to complement Canadian priority issues, increase visibility and/or advocacy on priority issues for Canada and support the most vulnerable and marginalized.

Regional projects are to focus on migration, indigenous leadership, and/or health and disaster mitigation (in response to COVID-19). The average CFLI contribution for local projects is $10,000 to $25,000 Canadian Dollars.

The average CFLI contribution for regional projects is $30,000 to $35,000 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.

Organizations eligible to apply for CFLI funding

Eligible recipients include: