Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program

Funder
Government of Canada
Type
Other
Region
First Nations, Canada

This program is designed to build capacity for climate change adaptation by funding community-designed and driven projects. This program funds First Nations and Inuit communities' efforts to build capacity to adapt to the health impacts of climate change.

There are 2 streams for the program:

  • Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program North
  • Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program South for First Nations South of 60°N
Eligibility

Who can apply?

  • All First Nations communities south of 60°N recognized under the Indian Act are eligible for funding
  • Individuals, band councils, tribal councils and associations, and governments of self-governing First Nations communities
  • Non-government and voluntary associations and organizations, including non-profit corporations that work on behalf or in partnership with First Nations communities. The community must identify them as partners in the research

First Nations communities in British Columbia are supported through the First Nations Health Authority.

Contact Details
Email
sac.cchap-pccas.isc@canada.ca
Contact Details
Application Details

Deadline: 

Funding for the program takes place on an annual basis with a call for applications sent out in the summer of each year.

To find out about the application deadline please contact the program at sac.cchap-pccas.isc@canada.ca or visit ClimateTelling.


How to apply: 

Contact the program at sac.cchap-pccas.isc@canada.ca.

Program staff will provide you with an application guide and template to help you with your submission. They are also available to review and provide feedback on draft applications.