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Community Climate Adaptation Fund
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $30,000 per project to support community-based climate adaptation work. It funds researcher-community collaboration, with activities such as research, materials, travel, workshops, and related project costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and community collaboration on climate adaptation
- Co-creation of community-based adaptation solutions
- Projects that build future research, social enterprise, commercial, or policy pathways
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget justification spreadsheet
- Curriculum vitae for the team
- Suggested and excluded reviewers form
- Letter of support from the community partner lead
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current faculty members
- Staff and technicians
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Students
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who cannot hold grants at their institution without a principal investigator as grant holder
Eligible expenses
- Salaries of highly qualified personnel
- Honoraria
- Equipment, materials, and supplies
- Travel and workshops
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- PI salaries
- Expenses above the awarded amount
- Expenses incurred before or after the funding term
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian academic institutions
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the four key research objectives
- Excellence and creativity of the proposed research and community collaboration
- Potential to deliver lasting value to the community partner
- Leadership and professional development for the student lead
- Respectful engagement, barrier removal, and equitable access
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the budget justification spreadsheet.
- Compile the CVs into one file if needed.
- Step 2: Complete required online forms
- Submit the suggested and excluded reviewers form.
- Complete the checklist confirmation form.
- Step 3: Send the application package
- Email the supporting documents to ccaf@dal.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis during the posted review periods.
- Independent reviewers assess scientific merit and fit with program goals.
- Final decisions are approved by OFI’s executive team and Dalhousie Office of Advancement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Climate Adaptation Fund Program
What is the Community Climate Adaptation Fund?
This program provides up to $30,000 per project to support community-based climate adaptation work. It funds researcher-community collaboration, with activities such as research, materials, travel, workshops, and related project costs.
How much funding can be received?
Community Climate Adaptation Fund Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Climate Adaptation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Climate Adaptation Fund program, you must:
Canadian academic institution
Student-led project
Community partnership required
What expenses are eligible under Community Climate Adaptation Fund?
Research and community collaboration on climate adaptation
Co-creation of community-based adaptation solutions
Projects that build future research, social enterprise, commercial, or policy pathways
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Climate Adaptation Fund?
You can contact Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) by email at ccaf@dal.ca.
Where is the Community Climate Adaptation Fund available?
The Community Climate Adaptation Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Climate Adaptation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Climate Adaptation Fund is a Partnering and Collaboration