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The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Last update: Mar 31, 2026 Last update: Mar 31, 2026

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Location:Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao ...
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: USD 40,000
Award floor: USD 20,000
Sector:Social Development, Security & Peacebuilding, Public Sector Governance
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions
Eligible citizenships:Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao ...
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Date posted: Mar 31, 2026

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Objectives: Fund small-scale, high-impact local development projects in ASEAN deve...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants include legally registered entities implementing local projects in eligible ASEAN country contexts: local non-governmental organizations, community and not-for-profit organizations; local academic institutions carrying out ...

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The Canada Fund for Local InitiativesLocation:ASEANGrant Size:$20,000 to $40,000 Canadian DollarsEligibility:Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations, Local academic institutions working on local projects, International non-gover
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Status:
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Funding agency:
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Status:
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Location:
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About the Funding Agency

Global Affairs Canada  - manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, promotes the country's international trade and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance.

 

About the Sectors

Social Development

Includes measures for improving well-being, inclusion, and resilience of individuals and communities through social services and protection systems.


Key areas:
  • Social inclusion and social cohesion programs
  • Social protection systems and safety nets
  • Social care services
  • Community development and vulnerable groups support

Security & Peacebuilding

Focuses on strengthening safety and security systems while supporting conflict prevention, stabilization, and long-term peacebuilding efforts.


Key areas:
  • Security sector support and oversight mechanisms
  • Protection systems, surveillance, and access control
  • Risk reduction programs
  • Conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding initiatives

Locations

Brunei

Brunei maintains high-quality infrastructure funded largely by hydrocarbon revenues, including modern utilities, transport systems and public services. Economic diversification strategies seek to expand downstream energy industries, logistics and digital services. Public investment continues to play a dominant role in infrastructure development. Reducing reliance on oil and strengthening private sector dynamism remain central policy goals.

Nr. of tenders: 4326
Nr. of grants: 1345
Nr. of donors: 302
Nr. of jobs: 10

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: 16300
Nr. of grants: 3050
Nr. of donors: 531
Nr. of jobs: 41
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