CALL FOR PROPOSALS CANADA FUND FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES - PHILIPPINES August 30, 2012 The Canada Fund

for Local Initiatives (CFLI) provides direct funding assistance to community groups, non-government organizations, peoples organizations and in exceptional cases, international NGOs, and government institutions for small projects addressing governance, democracy, capacitybuilding, economic, and other social development issues. The CFLI or Canada Fund invites applications for short-term (maximum of 6 months, October, 2012 to March 31, 2013 implementation period) development projects that will have a positive impact on the proposed projects target sector and participants. Priority themes for this year are the following: Democratic governance to ensure security and stability May refer to projects that promote respect for human rights and democracy and improve governance in the public sector; may also include partnerships to strengthen civil society, and the security and safety of the individual Sustainable economic growth by improving basic human needs and increasing opportunities for women and youth May refer to projects that can generate development by creating jobs, increase incomes, and achieve sustainable livelihood Disaster relief and risk reduction In exceptional circumstances, support could be given to projects that respond to disaster emergencies such as relief operations, reconstruction of vital community facilities, or proactive plans and activities that can mitigate the destructive effects of natural disasters

We are looking for proposals in the range of PhP 1 to 2 million pesos. Applications must meet specific requirements (see attached application format), and respond to the themes indicated above. Other criteria for selection are as follows: i) viability and ability to complete the project within the specified time frame, ii) clarity and alignment of project objectives to the Government of Canadas priority themes, iii) relevance and extent of beneficiary participation in project planning and implementation, iv) costeffectiveness, and v) track record of proponent organization. To apply for a contribution, please complete the attached Application Form and send through e-mail, mail or hand-delivery on or before September 14, 2012 to: Mr.Carlo Figueroa Canada Fund for Local Initiatives c/o The Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service Embassy of Canada Level 7 Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Email: carlo.figueroa@international.gc.ca