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FOR PROPOSALS CANADA FUND FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES - PHILIPPINES May 20, 2013 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) provides direct funding assistance to community groups, nongovernment organizations, peoples organizations and in exceptional cases, international NGOs, and government institutions for small projects addressing governance, democracy, capacity-building, economic, and other social development issues. The CFLI or Canada Fund invites applications for short-term (maximum of 7 months, July, 2013 to January 31, 2014 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: Promotion of human rights with a specific focus on democratic governance, rule-of-law and the promotion and protection of womens rights and gender equality. May refer to projects that promote respect for human rights and the rule of law with the aim of: addressing impunity, judicial reform and due process; improving governance in the public sector and strengthening democratic institutions in the Philippines. Projects that address the following may also be considered: peace process, conflict resolution, violence against women and girls, and discrimination against marginalized sectors particularly, the LGBT sector Sustainable economic growth by improving basic human needs and increasing opportunities for women and youth May refer to projects that can improve 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

CFLI can provide up to a maximum of PhP 1 million per approved project. 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) innovativeness and cost-effectiveness of the project and v) track record of proponent organization. Please complete the Application Form to join the competitive process and send through e-mail, mail or handdelivery on or before close of business Friday, June 7th, 2013 to the following address. Applications received after the deadline shall not be considered. Canada Fund for Local Initiatives c/o The Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service (FPDS) Embassy of Canada Level 7 Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Email: cfliphilippines@gmail.com The application form can be downloaded from http://www.scribd.com/doc/142473271/Application-for-CanadaFund-for-Local-Initiatives-Philippines-2013-2014.