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North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Promotes Indigenous partnerships for environmental and climate adaptation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 185,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) grant offers funding up to C$185,000 to empower Indigenous Peoples, enhance climate adaptation, and support Indigenous Knowledge integration. Eligible activities include community-led environmental initiatives, development of climate resilience strategies, and fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 185,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tribal nations
- Indigenous Peoples and communities
- Non-profit organizations
- Academia
- Indigenous governments, councils, and organizations
- Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
- Environmental groups
- Community-based associations
- Universities
- Academic and public research institutions
Who is not eligible
- Businesses.
- Private individuals.
- Municipal governments.
- Provincial/state governments.
- Territorial governments.
- Federal governments (except for tribal nations and Indigenous Peoples and communities).
- Projects currently receiving financial support from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
- Individuals or entities whose employees or officers are past or present officials of Parties to the Agreement on Environmental Cooperation within the past year.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits.
- Equipment and supplies.
- Travel expenses, not to exceed 15 percent of the total grant amount.
- Consultant services, if applicable.
- Overhead, not to exceed 15 percent of the total grant amount.
- Other costs directly related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants must be located in Canada.
- Applicants must be located in Mexico.
- Applicants must be located in the United States.
Additional information
- Projects funded under the NAPECA program must start between June 2024 and June 2026.
- Applicants should use the provided worksheet template to detail the budget for project proposals.
- Grant funds are disbursed based on progress reports and financial statements verifying the use of funds to generate intended results.
- A maximum of one application per organization per country is considered within each grant cycle.
- Successful grant recipients must enter into a funding agreement with the CEC before contributions are disbursed.
- The CEC emphasizes the importance of "free, prior and informed consent" from Indigenous populations involved in the project.
- Projects should foster Indigenous leadership and self-determination, recognizing Indigenous rights and knowledge systems relating to environmental decision-making.
- The recognition of Indigenous Knowledge systems includes integrating gender-based roles, modes of knowledge transmission, and environmental decision-making.
- Proposals are accepted only through the online application portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)?
The North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) grant offers funding up to C$185,000 to empower Indigenous Peoples, enhance climate adaptation, and support Indigenous Knowledge integration. Eligible activities include community-led environmental initiatives, development of climate resilience strategies, and fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
How much funding can be received?
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) Funds up to $185,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) program?
To be eligible for the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) program, you must:
Eligible applicants include tribal nations, Indigenous Peoples and communities, non-profit organizations, and academia in Canada, Mexico, or the United States.
Applications from businesses, private individuals, or municipal, provincial/state, territorial, and federal governments are not supported, except for tribal nations and Indigenous communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)?
You can contact Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) by email at napeca@cec.org.
Where is the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) available?
The North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) program is available across Canada.
Is the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)?
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) is funded by Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)