Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Summary:

This fund supports small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries that align with Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. It is funded by the High Commission of Canada in New Zealand and the local partners who design and implement the projects. The fund aims to foster positive bilateral relations between Canada and the recipient countries and their civil societies.

Application Requirements:

• Applicants must be residents of Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, or Kiribati and have a legitimate registration status as a charity, non-profit organization, or social enterprise.
• Applicants must submit their proposals electronically using the designated application form and budget document.
• Applicants must provide audited financial statements for the previous calendar year.

Benefits:

• The fund provides grants of up to 15,000 Canadian Dollars per project.
• The fund also offers social media coverage and the opportunity to contribute to a blog post on the Wayfinder Society website.
• The fund also enables the recipients to join the network and activities of the Oxford Thai Foundation.

Type:

This is a fund for impact-driven and sustainable projects related to gender equality, inclusive governance, peace and security, human dignity, growth that works for everyone, and environment and climate action.

Award and Location:

• The total award amount is 15,000 Canadian Dollars.
• The fund is available for projects in Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Kiribati.

Deadline:

The application deadline is March 3rd, 2024, at 23:59 (GMT+13:00).

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