Canada Fund for local initiatives is open – deadline April 30th, 2026
Published on April 20, 2026
The High Commission of Canada in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean 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 Saint Lucia, Dominica, Grenada, 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.
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.
