Application conditions and proceduresFor projectsGrant
High Commission of Canada
High Commission of Canada in Guyana and Suriname
Summary:
The High Commission of Canada in Guyana and Suriname is pleased to announce its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for 2024-2025. The CFLI is designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries that align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement.
Application Requirements:
- Open to local, national, or community-based organizations (non-governmental and not-for-profit).
- Applicants must be based in Guyana or Suriname.
- Projects should be conceived and designed predominantly by local partners.
- Collaborations with non-academic partners are allowed.
- Encouragement for clinical academics to apply.
- Mid-career researchers with substantial postdoctoral experience are eligible.
Benefits:
- Funding of up to 50,000 Canadian Dollars (average CFLI contribution).
- Support for pilot studies, data generation, and collaborative efforts.
- Opportunity to develop competitive research proposals.
- Focus on neglected areas of mental health, including suicide, self-harm, trauma-related mental health, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Type:
- Mental health research with a UK focus.
Award and Location:
- Up to £500,000 available in this competition.
- Projects should significantly impact mental health protection in the UK.
Deadline:
March 8, 2024
