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The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund
Funding for Indigenous clean energy projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
The Indigenous Leadership Fund provides up to $180 million by 2029 for climate action led by Indigenous peoples. It supports Indigenous-owned renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon heating projects.
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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 : 6,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renewable energy projects
- Energy efficiency projects
- Low-carbon heating projects
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form
- Project proposal
- Ownership and governance information
- Partnership agreement details, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations governments, communities, and organizations
- Inuit land claim organizations
- Métis governments
- Other Indigenous governments, communities, and organizations
- Indigenous-owned businesses, corporations, and non-profits
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Eligibility is first assessed through an Expression of Interest.
- Eligible applicants receive an application package for the formal process.
- Applicants will be contacted directly on the status of submitted applications.
Additional information
- First Nations, Inuit, and Designated streams are currently closed to new applications.
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until funding is allocated.
- Non-Indigenous partner proposals must disclose ownership and governance arrangements clearly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund. 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 The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund?
The Indigenous Leadership Fund provides up to $180 million by 2029 for climate action led by Indigenous peoples. It supports Indigenous-owned renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon heating projects.
How much funding can be received?
The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund Funds up to $6,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2027**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund program, you must:
Indigenous-owned and led
Ready for deployment or construction
Clean energy or efficiency project
What expenses are eligible under The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund?
Renewable energy projects
Energy efficiency projects
Low-carbon heating projects
Who can I contact for more information about the The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund?
You can contact Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) by email at LeadershipAutochtoneFEFEC-IndigenousLeadershipLCEF@ec.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund available?
The The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund program is available the province of Yukon.