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Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions
Indigenous-led climate and nature conservation support
Latest source updateLast Update: May 17, 2026Latest change: The grant page now includes a Climatlantic section with specific funding details, a proposal deadline, and a narrower First Nations-led framing.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now includes a Climatlantic section with specific funding details, a proposal deadline, and a narrower First Nations-led framing.
Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions details updated
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.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
October 3, 2024
Location
Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous organizations
Contacts
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.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions?
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.
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 or by phone at none.
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)