| Access Grants | The Youth Harbour (Foundation for Environmental Stewardship) | Rolling (first come, first served until funds allocated) | $500–$5,000 | Canada | Grants to support youth from equity-deserving communities to attend in-person climate sector events, trainings, and workshops for networking and skills development |
| Carleton North Community Foundation Grants | Carleton North Community Foundation | - August 1, 2026
- November 1, 2026 | Not specified | Carleton North area, NB | The Carleton North Community Foundation provides annual grant funding across a range of community priorities including arts and culture, education, beautification, economic development, recreation, health and wellness, and environment. |
| Carthy Foundation | Carthy Foundation | Ongoing (rolling submissions) | Variable (case-by-case) | Canada | Urban environmental sustainability, environmentally sustainable agriculture, youth employment transitions, and young adult entrepreneurship initiatives that are strategic and have broad impact |
| Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) | Rolling intake (no fixed deadline) | Approximately $7,500,000 annually | Canadian North — including Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Northern Quebec (Nunavik, Eeyou Istchee), and Labrador. | Supports climate change adaptation projects to assess risks, plan and implement adaptation measures, and increase resilience of community assets in northern regions, including hazard mapping, adaptation plans, bylaws and structural upgrades |
| FCM Funding Opportunities | Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) | Ongoing / varies by specific opportunity | Varies by opportunity (project-based funding) | Canada | Multiple funding streams supporting municipal infrastructure, sustainability, climate adaptation, energy projects, community climate resilience, and pilot/capital studies across Canada, delivered through FCM and its Green Municipal Fund (GMF), including project planning, feasibility, pilot projects, capital financing, net-zero transformations, community energy systems, and climate adaptation support. |
| First Nation Adapt Program | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) | Ongoing (rolling intake) | Up to approx. $250,000 per project (part of ~9.75M total) | First Nations south of the 60th parallel | Supports climate change adaptation and resilience projects led by First Nations including risk assessments, adaptation planning, community-driven implementation actions |
| Funding for Translation of Abstracts | ArcticNet | 30-Oct-26 | Up to $1,000 (per abstract; typical) | Canadian North | Supports translation of research abstracts (plain language up to 600 words) from English or French into an Indigenous language spoken in Canada to enhance accessibility and respect Indigenous language continuity, for research conducted in the Canadian North |
| Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Programs | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) | Rolling / no deadline | Approximately $8,000,000 per year (total program funding) | Canadian North and Indigenous traditional territories | Supports Indigenous-led community climate and environmental monitoring projects that blend Indigenous Knowledge Systems and western science to track climate change impacts, build capacity, and address data gaps |
| Max Bell Foundation Development Grants | Max Bell Foundation | Ongoing (rolling intake) | $3,000-$6,000/month | Canada | Supports project-based grants to inform public policy decisions in Canada across education, health & wellness, environment, and civic engagement/public institutions |
| Max Bell Foundation Project Grants | Max Bell Foundation | Ongoing (rolling intake) | $10,000-$200,000 | Canada | Supports project-based grants to inform public policy decisions in Canada across education, health & wellness, environment, and civic engagement/public institutions |
| Ocean Exchange Collegiate Call for Solutions | Ocean Exchange | 16-Sep-26 | $10,000 USD per award (3 awards total) | International/Global | Non-dilutive awards supporting student-led innovative solutions that advance ocean health and resilience, including technologies and approaches for marine conservation, climate mitigation, and sustainable ocean use; finalists present at Ocean Exchange event |
| Ocean Exchange – Neptune Awards (Americas) | Ocean Exchange | 07-Aug-26 | $100,000 USD per award (3 awards available) | International (Americas applicants) | Non-dilutive awards supporting innovative, scalable solutions that advance ocean health and the sustainable blue economy, with a focus on impact, innovation, and execution; finalists present at a global Ocean Exchange event and gain access to a network of investors and experts |
| R. Howard Webster Foundation Grants | R. Howard Webster Foundation | Ongoing (rolling intake) | Not specified | Canada | Provides grants to qualified donees for unique projects that benefit Canadian society across arts and culture, education, environment, medical/health services, and social services, with applications accepted year-round. |
| Stewardship Operations Funding | Coast Funds | - July 10, 2026
- October 2, 2026 | Varies by Nation allocation (multi-year operational funding) | BC | Provides ongoing operational funding to support First Nations-led stewardship programs, including Guardian programs, monitoring, conservation planning, and management of lands and waters in the Great Bear Rainforest, Great Bear Sea, and Haida Gwaii |
| Stewardship Project Funding | Coast Funds | - July 10, 2026
- October 2, 2026 | Varies by project (multi-year funding available) | BC | Provides project-based funding for conservation initiatives led by First Nations in coastal British Columbia, including research, habitat restoration, stewardship programs, monitoring, and conservation capacity building to sustain ecological integrity and Indigenous stewardship |
| Sussex Area Community Foundation – Community Grants | Sussex Area Community Foundation Inc. | Second Wednesday in March; Second Wednesday in September | $500–$7,500 | Sussex and surrounding area, NB | Provides twice-yearly community grants to qualified donees for projects benefiting the Sussex area, with priority areas including environment, health, education, arts, social services, and community well-being |
| TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant | TD Friends of the Environment Foundation | - January 15
- July 15 | Needs-based (majority $2,000–$8,000) | Canada | Supports grassroots environmental and green space projects including environmental education, outdoor classrooms, community gardens, park revitalization and native tree planting |
| Community Climate Adaptation Fund | Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) | Rolling (review periods January 15 and June 15) | $10,000–$30,000 (with potential extension up to $50,000) | Canada | Supports collaborative, community-engaged climate adaptation research projects that co-develop solutions with coastal and climate-vulnerable communities, emphasizing student leadership, Indigenous knowledge, and applied innovation |
| International Postdoctoral Fellowship | Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) | Varies by call (typically annual) | Salary + research support (varies by fellowship; multi-year) | Canada | Supports early-career PhD holders to conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative ocean and climate research with Canadian and international partners, including international exchange and co-supervision between institutions |
| Industry Postdoctoral Fellowship | Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) | Rolling (open until funds allocated) | Salary + research funding (multi-year; varies by project) | Canada | Supports early-career PhD researchers to work with industry, government, or NGO partners on applied ocean and climate research projects, fostering innovation, commercialization, and knowledge exchange between academia and partners |
| University Climate Knowledge Mobilization Events Program | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) | Closes when funds allocated | Up to $2,500 per event | Canada | Supports climate-focused events at PICS universities that advance research dissemination, education, and knowledge mobilization through workshops, conferences, and engagement activities |
| Community-Led Research Program | Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) | Tier 1: Open until funds are fully allocated
Tier 2: Closed | Not specified (tiered funding structure; multi-phase) | Canada | Supports Indigenous- and community-led research projects focused on the ocean–climate–people nexus, prioritizing community leadership, co-development of research, and partnerships with academic institutions to address climate and ocean challenges |
| Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) | NSERC / CIHR / SSHRC | Set by institution (typically Jan–Feb) | $6000 (plus host institution contribution) | Canada | Supports undergraduate students to gain research experience through paid placements with faculty supervisors, typically over a 14–16 week term, encouraging careers in research and graduate studies |
| ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professional) Ambassador Program | SOI Foundation (Sustainable Ocean Initiative Foundation) | 15-Oct-26 | $2,000 | Canada | The ECOP Canada Ambassador Program empowers Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) to be key drivers of ocean sustainability. |
| Adaptation in Action – Feasibility Studies | Green Municipal Fund (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) | April 14 - July 14, 2026 and October 6 - December 15, 2026 | Funding varies by population size and project scope (up to 80–100% of eligible study costs) $70,000 max | Canada | Provides funding for feasibility studies assessing climate adaptation projects that improve long-term community resilience, including flood mitigation, heat resilience, wildfire adaptation, and infrastructure protection, with strong emphasis on equity and inclusive engagement |
| Climate-Ready Plans and Processes | Green Municipal Fund (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) | 08-Dec-26 | Up to $140,000 | Canada | Provides funding for municipalities and partners to develop climate risk assessments, adaptation plans, and climate-resilient municipal processes and management systems that strengthen long-term community resilience and equitable climate adaptation |
| Adaptation in Action – Implementation Projects | Green Municipal Fund (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) | October 6 - November 24, 2026. | Up to $1,000,000 | Canada | Provides funding for implementation projects that help communities reduce climate risks and improve long-term resilience through on-the-ground adaptation actions such as flood mitigation, wildfire resilience, heat adaptation, and climate-resilient infrastructure |
| Youth in Natural Resources (YNR) | ECO Canada | Rolling | Up to 75% wage coverage (up to $23,800) | Canada | Provides wage subsidies and training support for employers hiring youth into natural resources and environmental sector positions, helping young professionals gain experience in energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, and clean technology |
