CFLI India 2025: Empowering Local Change Through Grassroots Impact

Big change often begins with small, powerful ideas—and the Government of Canada, through the High Commission of Canada to India, is supporting exactly that.

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is now accepting proposals from local NGOs, civil society groups, and grassroots institutions in India for high-impact, community-led projects that promote economic inclusion, gender equality, climate action, and inclusive governance.

This is more than just funding. It’s a partnership for sustainable progress, aligned with Canada’s international development priorities. Whether it’s empowering women entrepreneurs, fostering 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion, or promoting climate resilience, CFLI is here to amplify voices and ideas that matter.

🧩 Eligible Project Themes Include:

  • Growth for all – women’s economic rights, inclusive entrepreneurship
  • Climate action – water resource management, climate adaptation
  • Inclusive governance – democracy, human rights, 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion

📋 Eligibility:

  • Local NGOs and NPOs
  • Academic and civil society institutions
  • Local-level government or regional entities

💰 Grant Range: CAD $20,000–$50,000 (up to $100,000 in special cases)
🕒 Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2025
📆 Project Completion Deadline: February 28, 2026
🌐 Apply Now

📌 Note: A Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) is mandatory for all applications.

Together, let’s build inclusive, resilient, and empowered communities—one grassroots project at a time.

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