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THE CANADA FUND FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES – NIGERIA, EQUATORIAL GUINEA AND SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

Application Deadline: May 10, 2024 at 23:59 (GMT+1)

LOCATION: Canada

The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement.

ELIGIBILITY:

Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations,

Local academic institutions working on local projects,

International non-governmental organizations working on local development activities,

Intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities, and

Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.

The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations may be eligible for funding, provided they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable

BENEFIT:

The average CFLI contribution is $30,000 to $60,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI). Consult the currency converter for local currency equivalents. Please note that all contributions are made in Canadian dollars and then converted to the local currency.

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THE FATE SCHOLAR PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 19th May 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The FATE Scholar Programme (FSP) is a FATE Giving initiative. The programme aims to support and enable innovative and entrepreneurial students seeking admission to pursue an undergraduate degree in any STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) course in any accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria for the 2024-2025 Academic year.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

A Nigerian Citizen.

An exceptional student

Must not be more than 21 years at the time of application.

Planning to study for an undergraduate degree in any STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Course in an accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria.

Application is open from 19th April 2024 to 19th May 2024. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

BENEFIT:

The FSP will support exceptional, high-performing, and future entrepreneurs with the following:

Financial aid

Mentoring and

Internship

Successful applicants will be supported for at least four years of their academic pursuit in any accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria.

They will be required to provide proof of admission to access the programme’s benefits.

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