High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka

Published purpose

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in the Maldives. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty. The specific objective of this CFLI is to focus on good governance, democracy and human rights. Special emphasis is given to projects that promote building civil society capacity and empowering women and that deal with social issues such as drug abuse. The main organizations eligible for funding are duly registered and experienced non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Island Development Committees, non-profit institutions, and international institutions.