Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2026: Papua New Guinea
Global Affairs Canada · Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Posted 4 Nov 2026 · 41 days left
In plain terms
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.
Summary from the donor's own text; the full wording is below.
Summary
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.
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 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…
Excerpt from the donor's page. The full text, annexes and forms are on the original call.
Who can apply
- NGO / civil society
- Private company
- Academic or research institution
- UN or intergovernmental agency
- Government body
Eligibility and conditions
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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
Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities