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Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
Supports coastal climate adaptation projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 29, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Up to $2 million in contribution funding supports pilot projects that accelerate adaptation at a regional scale. It also funds development and piloting of a national coastal communities adaptation toolkit to improve resilience and guide climate adaptation actions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 29, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Regional-scale coastal adaptation pilot projects
- Development and piloting of a national coastal communities adaptation toolkit
- Collaborative planning for climate risks such as sea level rise, coastal erosion, and extreme events
- Creation of guidance for climate-resilient decision-making
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector businesses
- Government bodies
- Indigenous organizations and communities
- Academic institutions
- Non-governmental organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic coast
- Pacific coast
- North coast
- Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region
- Canada, for the national toolkit
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the call documents
- Email adaptation@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca to obtain the call for proposals guidelines and templates
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program Program
What is the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program?
Up to $2 million in contribution funding supports pilot projects that accelerate adaptation at a regional scale. It also funds development and piloting of a national coastal communities adaptation toolkit to improve resilience and guide climate adaptation actions.
How much funding can be received?
Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program program?
To be eligible for the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program program, you must:
Regional coastal pilot project
Integrated and innovative approach
Climate resilience focus
What expenses are eligible under Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program?
Regional-scale coastal adaptation pilot projects
Development and piloting of a national coastal communities adaptation toolkit
Collaborative planning for climate risks such as sea level rise, coastal erosion, and extreme events
Creation of guidance for climate-resilient decision-making
Who can I contact for more information about the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at adaptation@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program available?
The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program is a Grant and Funding