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Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions
Indigenous-led climate and conservation funding
Last Update: April 30, 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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions. 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-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