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Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program
Funding for Indigenous climate monitoring projects
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program provides about $8 million per year in contribution funding for Indigenous-led climate monitoring projects. It supports the design, implementation, or expansion of community-based climate monitoring activities using Indigenous Knowledge Systems and western science.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- 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
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Environment
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous Nations
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous representative organizations
Who is not eligible
- First Nations south of 60°N are not currently accepting applications.
Eligible expenses
- Community engagement and monitoring plan development.
- Hiring and training community members.
- Rental or purchase of monitoring equipment.
- Climate and environmental monitoring activities.
- Data management, communication, and partnership-building related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- First Nations north of 60°N
- First Nations south of 60°N
Activities funded
- Design, implementation, or expansion of community-based climate monitoring projects.
- Monitoring of climate and environmental effects of climate change.
- Community-led climate data collection and communication of results.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check your applicant group
- Confirm whether your community, Nation, government, or representative organization is eligible.
- Step 2: Contact the program
- First Nations north of 60°N, Inuit, and Métis should email the program for current funding opportunities and application guidance.
- Step 3: Follow program instructions
- Use the guidance provided by the program team to prepare and submit your application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are handled by the program team after submission.
- First Nations north of 60°N, Inuit, and Métis are directed to contact the program by email about current opportunities and application details.
- First Nations south of 60°N are informed that the program is not currently accepting applications.
- No review timeline or decision process is stated in the available information.
Additional information
- There is no deadline to apply.
- First Nations north of 60°N, Inuit, and Métis should contact the program by email for ongoing opportunities.
- First Nations south of 60°N are not currently accepting applications.
- The program provides access to tools and best practices for funding recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program Program
What is the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program?
This program provides about $8 million per year in contribution funding for Indigenous-led climate monitoring projects. It supports the design, implementation, or expansion of community-based climate monitoring activities using Indigenous Knowledge Systems and western science.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program program, you must:
Indigenous-led applicants only
Climate monitoring project required
Community or territorial focus
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program?
Community engagement and monitoring plan development.
Hiring and training community members.
Rental or purchase of monitoring equipment.
Climate and environmental monitoring activities.
Data management, communication, and partnership-building related to the project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program?
You can contact Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) by email at surveillanceclimat-climatemonitoring@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.
Where is the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program available?
The Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program is a Grant and Funding