YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr.,
We are pleased to inform you that the International Division, MOSTI has received an invitation to submit project proposals under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2026–2027, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). This fund, established by the Government of Canada, supports small-scale yet high-impact projects across ASEAN Member States in line with Canada’s global priority areas.
We invite interested researchers and stakeholders to submit proposals aligned with the following key themes:
- Inclusive Governance – including democracy, human rights, and women’s political participation
- Peace and Security – including Women, Peace and Security (WPS), cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and maritime security
- Inclusive Growth – including women’s economic rights and economic security
Priority will also be given to initiatives addressing areas such as AI governance, online scam prevention, youth and peacebuilding, gender equality, democratic governance, and maritime cooperation.
Key Information:
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 (23:59 GMT+7). Please submit using the attached proposal template.
- Submission Method: Email to aseancanadacfli@gmail.com
- Language: English or French
- Funding Range: CAD 20,000 – CAD 40,000 (up to CAD 100,000 maximum)
- Eligibility: Open to civil society organisations, academic institutions, NGOs, and relevant government bodies
- Regional Requirement: Projects must involve at least three ASEAN countries
- Applicants are required to use the official application form and include a detailed budget. Only complete submissions received before the deadline will be considered.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Nindia.Satiman@international.
(cc: grantapplication@iium.
We strongly encourage eligible parties to take advantage of this opportunity to develop impactful projects and strengthen regional collaboration. Once the application has been submitted to the secretariat, please record the proposal submission HERE.
Thank you.
Wassalam.
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE