PRESS RELEASE: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives opens 2026–2027 call for proposals in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica, April 13, 2026 – The Government of Canada is inviting eligible organizations to submit project proposals under the 2026–2027 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 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 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 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, and

The average CFLI contribution is $30,000 to $60,000 Canadian Dollars (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:
o Peace and Security
▪ Example Areas: Community-based Crime Prevention and Social Cohesion (including resilience building
for at-risk youth); Organized Crime Prevention; Anti-Trafficking in Persons; Cybersecurity and
Cybercrime Prevention; Maritime and Environmental Security.
o 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 organization, direct fiscal support to a government, nor revolving funds.

For a list of all eligibility costs and additional information about this call for proposals, visit https://bit.ly/cfli-
oecs26.

All projects will be required to be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 26, 2027, for single-year project or February 25, 2028, for a two-year project. Projects spanning 2 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 [email protected] or visit https://bit.ly/cfli-oecs26.

Only those proposals using the designated application form and including the required budget document will be considered.

The deadline for submission is April 30, 2026, at 23:59 (11:59 PM) GMT-4. Applications submitted after this this deadline will not be considered.