Embassy small grants

Embassy small grants for NGOs in China

Our sources follow 2 embassy small-grant schemes for China: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI); New Zealand Embassy and High Commission Funds. None has a call open at the moment. Amounts and dates below come from the calls we have recorded; the embassy's own page always has the current rules.

Schemes known for China

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)

No open call

Run by Canadian embassies and high commissions, CFLI funds small projects designed and carried out by local organisations. Each post publishes its own call, priorities and deadline on Global Affairs Canada's site, usually once a year.

Grant size in recorded calls
Not stated in the calls we hold
Application window
Last recorded deadline: 26 Jun 2026

Latest call on the donor’s site

New Zealand Embassy and High Commission Funds

No open call

New Zealand embassies and high commissions manage small funds for community projects; each post describes its fund and how to apply on the MFAT site.

Grant size in recorded calls
Not stated in the calls we hold
Application window
A call is recorded, without dates

Latest call on the donor’s site

Before the next round

Most schemes open once a year and give a few weeks to apply. Prepare your registration documents and a short project idea now, read embassy small grants explained, and create a free profile to have open calls screened for your organisation.