Value
Varies.Description
This program funds First Nations and Inuit communities’ efforts to identify, assess, and respond 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 for First Nations South of 60°N
Supporting projects focusing on human health and a changing climate, the program enables communities to:
- develop and implement health-related adaptation or action plans
- develop knowledge-building and communication materials
- support adaptation decision-making at the local, regional and national levels
Eligible Applicants
- First Nations and Inuit communities
- First Nations and Inuit organizations, including:
- First Nations associations
- band councils
- tribal councils
- self-governing First Nations and Inuit governments
- other organizations understood to be First Nations or Inuit in nature
- non-governmental organizations and voluntary associations and organizations, including non-Indigenous associations and organizations, can be eligible if working in partnership with a First Nations or Inuit community
Eligible Expenses
Supporting projects focusing on human health and a changing climate, the program enables communities to:
- develop and implement health-related adaptation or action plans
- develop knowledge-building and communication materials
- support adaptation decision-making at the local, regional and national levels
Some of the areas of adaptation and research that past projects have examined include:
- traditional food security and access to country food
- documentation of traditional medicines
- engagement with Elders and youth
- safety while on the land
- impacts of extreme weather events
- emergency preparedness
- access to safe drinking water
- mental health impacts of climate change on youth
Deadline Date
Open. The deadline to submit your proposal is October 20, 2023Contact
Contact Name: Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program
E-mail Address: cchap-pccas@sac-isc.gc.ca
Website: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1536238477403/1536780059794