The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Paraguay CFLI is an annual grant program that supports local NGOs, civil society organisations and other eligible organisations with funding of CAD$20,000 to CAD$100,000. The current application submission for the funding cycle for 2026 ends on March 4, 2026, at 13:00 GMT. The completion of successful projects can take between one and two years. One-year projects must reach completion by March 31, 2027, and two-year projects must be completed by March 31, 2028.
About The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Paraguay
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Paraguay CFLI is sponsored by the Embassy of Canada in Paraguay. The grant initiative is an annual funding program that supports NGOs, nonprofits, civil society organisations and local academic institutions to serve their communities. The grant program focuses on areas such as gender equality, human rights, democratic governance, and upholding peace and security.
CFLI offers up to CAD$100,000 to support these local projects and organisations that do not exceed the maximum budget will receive favourable consideration. To become eligible, applicants must meet the criteria and request the application form from bairscfli.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: CAD$20,000 – CAD$100,000
- Maximum award: CAD$100,000
- Project duration supported: 1-2 years
For one-year projects, it must be completed by March 31, 2027, and for two-year projects, they must be completed by March 31, 2028.
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Who Can Apply for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Paraguay
- Eligible organisation types:
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- Nonprofits
- Non-governmental organisations
- Local academic institutions
- Civil society organisations
- Registration requirements:
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- Organisations must have bylaws, bank accounts and other legal documents.
- Project proposals can be written in English, French or Spanish.
- Organisations must conduct gender based analysis for their projects to be considered.
- Geographic eligibility: Paraguay
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Peace and security
- Human rights
- Democratic governance
- Gender equality
Application Process
- Applicants should visit the official grant portal to review the eligibility requirements.
- Download the application form, fill it and submit electronically to bairscfli-fcil@international.gc.ca
- Include supporting documents, such as a detailed budget.
- The selection committee reviews all applications and successful applicants will receive notifications.
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Required Materials
- Project proposal
- Detailed budget
- Proof of organisation registration
- Bylaws
- Bank account
Key Dates
- Application deadline: March 4, 2026, at 13:00 GMT
- Notification timeline: Not specified.
Selection Notes
- The grant is highly competitive, with a focus on development and gender equality in Paraguay.
- Priority focus areas:
- Gender equality
- Human rights
- Democratic governance
- environmental sustainability
- Exclusions:
- Projects and organisations outside Paraguay.
- Projects that do not focus on any of the priority areas of CFLI.
Official Source of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Paraguay
- Official Application Page: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/paraguay.aspx?lang=eng