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Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2017-2018
Application language: English & Français
Countries: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda
Deadline: 07 June 2017
Grant size: The average contribution is expected to be in the range of CAD $15,000-$20,000 for each individual project. Larger projects may be considered on an exceptional basis. The average duration of a CFLI project is six (6) consecutive months, with all project activities to be completed by February 28, 2018.
Note: Core administrative funding and infrastructure projects will not be considered
DESCRIPTION:
The High Commission of Canada in Kenya is seeking proposals for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017-2018 with an aim to support gender equality and empowerment of women and girls. Program Themes
Burundi themes:
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Promoting human development, specifically in the areas of health, nutrition, and education;
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Championing human rights, inclusive and accountable governance;
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Empowering women and girls and promoting gender equality.
Kenya themes:
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Empowering women and girls and promoting gender equality;
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Championing human rights, inclusive and accountable governance;
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Supporting inclusive and green economic growth. Rwanda themes:
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Championing human rights, inclusive and accountable governance;
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Promoting human development, specifically in the areas of health, nutrition, and education;
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Supporting inclusive and green economic growth.
Somalia themes:
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Promoting human development, specifically in the areas of health, nutrition, and education;
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Promoting peace and security;
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Championing human rights, inclusive and accountable governance.
Uganda themes:
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Championing human rights, inclusive and accountable governance.
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Promoting action on the environment, including water and climate change.
ELIGIBILITY:
The CFLI proposals must address identified needs of local communities in the countries.
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Complete the project application and budget forms with necessary details about project activities and spending.
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All applications must be submitted by end of day on Friday, July 7, 2017, to the appropriate country contact from the list below. Applications received after the deadlines will not be considered.
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Regional/multi country proposals will be considered.
For more information and/or to request an application form, please send an email to the appropriate country contact from the list below.
Burundi - Email: cfliburundi@gmail.com
Kenya - Email: cflikenya@gmail.com
Rwanda - Email: cflirwanda@gmail.com
Somalia - Email: cflisomalia@gmail.com
Uganda - Email: cfliuganda@gmail.com