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Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action
Funding for rapid local climate adaptation projects
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports small and rural communities with funding for rapid climate adaptation projects. It covers proven, tangible activities that reduce climate risks, with up to $75,000 available and a funding rate of 70% to 100% of eligible costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community wildfire resilience projects
- Community flood resilience projects
- Community heat resilience projects
- Resilient community facility projects
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project workbook
- Supporting documents listed in the application guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments
- Indigenous communities
- Municipal partners delivering projects with a municipality
- Municipally owned corporations
- Non-profit organizations and research institutes working with municipalities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit entities as partners
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Emergency response activities
- Disaster recovery activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec municipal applicants follow a distinct process
Selection criteria
- Alignment with local climate risks or adaptation priorities.
- Use of proven and replicable on-the-ground actions.
- Tangible, quick-win project design.
- Fit with a single focus area per project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Confirm that the project fits the program focus and eligibility rules.
- Check that the project aligns with a climate risk assessment or adaptation plan.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the project workbook.
- Gather supporting documents listed in the application guide.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the full application during an open funding window.
- Follow the distinct process if applying as a Quebec municipal applicant.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission during the listed funding windows.
- Projects are assessed against the program’s climate adaptation objectives and requirements.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after review.
- Quebec municipal applicants follow a distinct process.
Additional information
- Projects must be completed within 2 years.
- Only one project is allowed per lead applicant or municipal partner.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action Program
What is the Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action?
This program supports small and rural communities with funding for rapid climate adaptation projects. It covers proven, tangible activities that reduce climate risks, with up to $75,000 available and a funding rate of 70% to 100% of eligible costs.
How much funding can be received?
Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action program?
To be eligible for the Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action program, you must:
Canadian municipal governments under 50,000 residents
Indigenous communities with municipal status or partnership
Municipal partners delivering with a municipality
What expenses are eligible under Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action?
Community wildfire resilience projects
Community flood resilience projects
Community heat resilience projects
Resilient community facility projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF).
Where is the Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action available?
The Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action program is available across Canada.
Is the Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rapid Adaptation Projects: Adaptation in Action is a Grant and Funding