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Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Overview
This program provides funding and guidance for climate change adaptation projects in northern communities. It supports vulnerability assessments, hazard maps, adaptation plans, and structural or non-structural adaptation measures, with up to 50% of eligible project costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Vulnerability and risk assessments of climate change impacts
- Hazard maps and adaptation plans
- Development of adaptation options
- Implementation of structural and non-structural adaptation measures
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous and northern communities
- Territorial and regional governments
- Indigenous and Northern organizations
- Academic organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
Who is not eligible
- First Nation communities south of the 60th parallel
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Northern Quebec (Nunavik, Eeyou Istchee)
- Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed continuously by a regional technical committee.
- Applicants are contacted through a community liaison officer during the proposal process.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Applicants are connected with a regional climate change community liaison officer.
- The program supports projects under the Investing in Canada Plan.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program. 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 Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program?
This program provides funding and guidance for climate change adaptation projects in northern communities. It supports vulnerability assessments, hazard maps, adaptation plans, and structural or non-structural adaptation measures, with up to 50% of eligible project costs.
Who is eligible for the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program program?
To be eligible for the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program program, you must:
Climate change adaptation project
Located in an eligible northern region
Eligible organization type
What expenses are eligible under Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program?
Vulnerability and risk assessments of climate change impacts
Hazard maps and adaptation plans
Development of adaptation options
Implementation of structural and non-structural adaptation measures
Who can I contact for more information about the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at adaptnord-northernadapt@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9604.
Where is the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program available?
The Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program program is available Nord-du-Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon.
Is the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program?
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program is funded by Municipality of West Elgin