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Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative
Funding for Indigenous-led cumulative effects projects
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This initiative provided funding to eligible Indigenous groups for capacity building and Indigenous-led cumulative effects projects. It supported technical studies and knowledge sharing focused on mainland terrestrial and freshwater environments, with a total of $65.5 million disbursed from 2019 to 2025.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capacity building for cumulative effects work.
- Indigenous-led cumulative effects projects.
- Technical studies on mainland terrestrial and freshwater environments.
- Knowledge sharing to support decision-making and analysis.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Indigenous groups.
Eligible expenses
- Capacity-building activities.
- Technical studies related to cumulative effects.
- Indigenous-led project work on terrestrial and freshwater cumulative effects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Program
What is the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative?
This initiative provided funding to eligible Indigenous groups for capacity building and Indigenous-led cumulative effects projects. It supported technical studies and knowledge sharing focused on mainland terrestrial and freshwater environments, with a total of $65.5 million disbursed from 2019 to 2025.
Who is eligible for the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative program, you must:
Eligible Indigenous groups.
Projects in terrestrial or freshwater environments.
Capacity-building or Indigenous-led work.
What expenses are eligible under Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative?
Capacity building for cumulative effects work.
Indigenous-led cumulative effects projects.
Technical studies on mainland terrestrial and freshwater environments.
Knowledge sharing to support decision-making and analysis.
Who can I contact for more information about the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at iecttcei@ec.gc.ca.
Where is the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative available?
The Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative?
Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative is funded by Government of Canada