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Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program

Last Update: March 19, 2026
Canada
Support for Indigenous-led community climate monitoring projects
Grant and Funding

Overview

The Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program provides approximately $8 million per year in contribution funding to support Indigenous Peoples in designing, implementing, or expanding community-based climate monitoring projects that use Indigenous Knowledge Systems and western science. Eligible activities include community engagement, developing monitoring plans, hiring and training community members, renting or purchasing monitoring equipment, and assessing environmental indicators.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Integrate new technologies
  • Increasing community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
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
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:
Community-based climate monitoring integrating Indigenous and scientific methods

Contacts

surveillanceclimat-climatemonitoring@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring 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 Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program?

The Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program provides approximately $8 million per year in contribution funding to support Indigenous Peoples in designing, implementing, or expanding community-based climate monitoring projects that use Indigenous Knowledge Systems and western science. Eligible activities include community engagement, developing monitoring plans, hiring and training community members, renting or purchasing monitoring equipment, and assessing environmental indicators.

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

Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program?

Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program is funded by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)