Introduction: Grants for Nonprofits by Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Malaysia 2025, The High Commission of Canada in Malaysia is excited to announce the opening of its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). This fund aims to support impactful, small-scale projects in developing countries that align with the thematic priorities set by Global Affairs Canada. The program primarily focuses on projects designed and led by local partners. All projects are selected and approved by the appropriate Canadian embassy or high commission. Additionally, CFLI fosters strong bilateral relations between Canada and the recipient countries, helping to strengthen civil society ties and promote local initiatives.

Last Date of Submission: 26^th March 2025

Grants Range: CAD$100,000

Thematic Priorities (Grants for Nonprofits by Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Malaysia 2025)

All projects must align with at least 1 of the following CFLI thematic priorities:

• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Inclusive governance, democracy, and the rule of law.
• Human rights (including of vulnerable communities), diversity, and inclusion.
• Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.

Funding Information (Grants for Nonprofits by Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Malaysia 2025)

• The typical CFLI contribution ranges from $10,000 to $30,000 CAD, with a maximum funding limit of $100,000 per eligible project under the CFLI.

Eligible Cost (Grants for Nonprofits by Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Malaysia 2025)

The following project costs are eligible for CFLI funding:

• accounting costs
• administrative and overhead costs related to the project (overhead should not exceed 15% of total CFLI contribution)
• advocacy and lobbying related costs
• capital and/or operating expenditures related to the lease and/or purchase and/or building of infrastructure
• civic education costs
• conference and event expenditures
• costs of services received by recipients
• domestic travel expenses, using lowest fares possible but not exceeding full fare economy class
• environmental assessment costs
• facilities charges
• equipment rental, and/or purchase (only when the purchase is required to meet project objectives, reflects good value for money, and the recipient has a strong care-and-maintenance plan in place for equipment sustainability)
• hospitality costs, excluding alcoholic beverages
• installation, maintenance, shipping and/or transportation costs, including fuel
• computers and communication devices
• lease or rental of vehicles
• legal costs
• medical costs
• The following costs are not eligible for CFLI funding:
• nuclear technologies and facilities
• assistance to military or paramilitary organizations
• gifts
• luxury goods
• direct fiscal support to a government
• seed funding and/or microfinance
• core funding or recurrent costs of an organization
• expenses incurred prior to the signing of the contribution agreement, or after it expires

Eligibility Criteria (Grants for Nonprofits by Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Malaysia 2025)

The following recipients are eligible:

• 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
• 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 and national 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.

How to Apply?

Step 1: Short application form

• The short application form is available in Microsoft Word format upon request. Please contact KLMPRG@international.gc.ca to request the application form.
• The deadline for submission is March 26, 2025, at 23:59 (GMT+8). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Proposals should be submitted electronically to: KLMPRG@international.gc.ca.
• Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to submit the full application form.

Step 2: Full application form

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in April 2025 to complete a full application form with a detailed budget within a two-week deadline.
• Project proposals must explicitly answer all questions in the CFLI project application form, including the required gender-based analysis. The proposed project budget should summarize the proposed activities and associated costs.
• Applications will be assessed on their merits by a selection committee.

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