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Climate Change Adaptation Program
Funding for climate adaptation projects
Offered by
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program supports climate change adaptation projects across Canada. It can provide up to $2 million in dedicated funding for eligible Indigenous applicants, and covers activities related to adaptation skills, economics, emerging issues, and natural resource sectors.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies and businesses.
- Academic institutions.
- Non-governmental organizations.
- Industry, research, and professional associations.
- Indigenous communities, governments, and organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Projects that support climate change adaptation.
- Projects focused on adaptation skills.
- Projects focused on adaptation economics.
- Projects addressing emerging issues or natural resource sectors.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program focus
- Confirm that the project addresses climate change adaptation.
- Check that the proposal fits one of the listed topics.
- Step 2: Use the appropriate application process
- Eligible Indigenous applicants may apply through the targeted non-competitive process.
- Other applicants should follow the competitive call for proposals.
- Step 3: Contact the program by email
- Send your request to the program email address for the non-competitive process.
- You will be connected with a program team member for additional guidance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis for the non-competitive process.
- Eligible Indigenous applicants may be connected with program staff for additional support.
- Applicants submit their request by email for the non-competitive process.
Additional information
- Applications through the non-competitive process are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Eligible Indigenous applicants can access additional support outside the competitive process.
- The program covers proposals on adaptation skills, economics, emerging issues, and natural resource sectors.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate Change Adaptation Program Program
What is the Climate Change Adaptation Program?
This program supports climate change adaptation projects across Canada. It can provide up to $2 million in dedicated funding for eligible Indigenous applicants, and covers activities related to adaptation skills, economics, emerging issues, and natural resource sectors.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Climate Change Adaptation Program program?
To be eligible for the Climate Change Adaptation Program program, you must:
Incorporated or registered in Canada.
Project addresses climate adaptation.
Fits a program topic.
Who can I contact for more information about the Climate Change Adaptation Program?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at adaptation@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Climate Change Adaptation Program available?
The Climate Change Adaptation Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Climate Change Adaptation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Climate Change Adaptation Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Climate Change Adaptation Program?
Climate Change Adaptation Program is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)