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Canada Fund for Local Initiatives is now open for Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) and Thailand

Last update: Mar 19, 2019 Last update: Mar 19, 2019

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Location:Cambodia, Laos, Thailand
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand
Status:Closed
Budget: USD 75,070
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Environment & Climate, Gender & Human Rights, Law, Public Sector Governance
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions
Eligible applicant countries: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand
Date posted: Mar 19, 2019

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grant Background

About the Funding Agency

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is the federal department responsible for managing Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, international trade, and foreign aid. Headquartered at the Lester B. Pearson Building at 125 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, Ontario, the main office acts as the core command center for shaping Canadian foreign policy. The headquarters team coordinates nationwide and global strategies, supporting the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of International Trade, and the Minister of International Development.

The main office in Ottawa directs a vast network of over 175 missions, embassies, and high commissions spread across the globe. Policy makers and analysts at this central site design programs for global peace, human rights, and international law. They also manage the Trade Commissioner Service to help Canadian companies export goods and find new economic opportunities overseas.

Additionally, the headquarters hosts the 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre, which assists citizens facing crises abroad. Leadership teams inside the building work with international partners to deliver humanitarian aid and fund sustainable poverty-reduction projects. Through these coordinated domestic and international efforts, the headquarters ensures Canada's values remain active in a changing world.

About the Sectors

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Locations

Cambodia

Cambodia has expanded roads, ports, power generation and special economic zones to support manufacturing growth and regional trade integration. Foreign direct investment has played a significant role in financing infrastructure and industrial development. Improved connectivity has strengthened export competitiveness. Ongoing reforms in governance, skills development and financial management are essential to sustain momentum.

Nr. of tenders: 16825
Nr. of grants: 3304
Nr. of donors: 562
Nr. of jobs: 26

Laos

Laos prioritises infrastructure projects such as railways, roads, and hydropower to transform from a landlocked country into a regional transit hub in Southeast Asia. Investments enhance trade connectivity, energy exports, and economic diversification beyond agriculture. Financing largely comes from public funds, concessional loans, and foreign partners, notably China under Belt and Road initiatives. Debt sustainability, regulatory capacity, and environmental management remain key constraints for long-term infrastructure development.

Nr. of tenders: 12256
Nr. of grants: 2902
Nr. of donors: 509
Nr. of jobs: 22
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