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Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions
Indigenous-led climate and conservation funding
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 76,900,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 3, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous-led natural climate solutions through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, with up to $76.9 million set aside. It funds capacity building and on-the-ground activities such as ecological restoration, improved land management, conservation, and planning.
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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
- Maximum amount : 76,900,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 3, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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 projects.
- Improved land management activities.
- Conservation initiatives for degraded ecosystems.
- Planning and capacity-building work related to natural climate solutions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous representative organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are currently closed for all distinction groups.
- Future application processes are being developed with Indigenous partners.
- Applicants are invited to check the program page for updates.
Additional information
- Applicants should show evidence-based benefits for nature and human well-being.
- Recipients carrying out on-the-ground work must gather field data for GHG reporting.
- Future application processes are under development with Indigenous partners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions Program
What is the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions?
This program supports Indigenous-led natural climate solutions through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, with up to $76.9 million set aside. It funds capacity building and on-the-ground activities such as ecological restoration, improved land management, conservation, and planning.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions Funds up to $76,900,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions program, you must:
Indigenous Nations, communities, governments, or representative organizations
Capacity building or on-the-ground natural climate solutions
Expected benefits for nature and human well-being
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions?
Ecological restoration projects.
Improved land management activities.
Conservation initiatives for degraded ecosystems.
Planning and capacity-building work related to natural climate solutions.
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