Press Release. Updated 11:04 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Government of Canada is inviting eligible organisations to submit project proposals under the 2026–2027 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
The CFLI is a programme designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Lucia, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. 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 directed toward local civil society organisations (including non-governmental organisations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organisations, 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 and 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 results.
Eligible recipients include: local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organisations; local academic institutions working on local projects; international non-governmental organisations working on local development activities; intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organisations and agencies working on local development activities; and municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects.
The average CFLI contribution is CAD$30,000 to CAD$60,000 (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).
All projects must align with at least one (1) of the following thematic priorities:
Peace and Security – Example areas: community-based crime prevention and social cohesion (including resilience building for at-risk youth); organised crime prevention; anti-trafficking in persons; cybersecurity and cybercrime prevention; maritime and environmental security.
Growth that Works for Everyone – Example areas: resilient livelihoods for women, youth, vulnerable populations and at-risk persons; digital and green skills for inclusive income generation; strengthening financial resilience and financial inclusion; building green and tech-driven enterprises; and expanding access to global markets.
Project costs eligible for CFLI funding include administrative and operating costs specifically related to the project, training and capacity-building expenditures, and research-related costs. CFLI cannot fund core funding or recurrent costs of an organisation, direct fiscal support to a government, or revolving funds.
For a list of all eligible costs and additional information about this call for proposals, visit https://bit.ly/cfli-oecs26.
All projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and 26 February 2027 for single-year projects, or 25 February 2028 for two-year projects. Projects spanning two fiscal years may be permitted depending on the project objectives and the complexity of activities.
To obtain an application form or for questions about the process, please contact BDGTNGR@intenational.gc.ca or visit https://bit.ly/cfli-oecs26. Only proposals using the designated application form and including the required budget document will be considered.
The deadline for submission is 30 April 2026 at 23:59 (GMT-4). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
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