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Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions

Indigenous-led climate and nature conservation support

Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous Nations
See full eligibility

Overview

Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions is a stream of the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, with $53.8 million over 10 years as of 2021 for Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations. It is a national effort to support climate adaptation and reduce emissions through ecological restoration, improved land management, and conservation projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Environment
Target groups
Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions details updated

The grant page now includes a Climatlantic section with specific funding details, a proposal deadline, and a narrower First Nations-led framing.

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The page now adds a Climatlantic feature section for Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions, including a specific summary of the stream, example activities, and a linked funding-opportunity page. It also states a proposal deadline of October 3, 2024, notes funding can be requested for up to two fiscal years, and says there is no maximum eligible funding amount. The new section frames the opportunity more narrowly as First Nations-led initiatives and gives a smaller funding figure than the general program overview, which changes the apparent target audience and funding terms presented on the page.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous Nations
  • Indigenous communities
  • Indigenous organizations

Activities funded

  • Ecological restoration, improved land management, and conservation projects that store carbon, benefit biodiversity, enhance climate resiliency, and improve human well-being.
  • Boots-on-the-ground projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions Program

What is the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions?

Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions is a stream of the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, with $53.8 million over 10 years as of 2021 for Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations. It is a national effort to support climate adaptation and reduce emissions through ecological restoration, improved land management, and conservation projects.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions program, you must: The project must build capacity. The project must reduce emissions through boots-on-the-ground work.

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions?

You can contact Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) by email at gardiensautochtones-indigenousguardians@ec.gc.ca.

Where is the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions available?

The Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions program is available across Canada.

Is the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions?

Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions is funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)