Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program (CCPN) provides project funding and guidance to build Northern adaptation capacity and to implement adaptation measures increasing the climate resilience of existing community infrastructure, in support of self-determined priorities.
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About the program
This program funds climate change adaptation projects in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, NunatuKavut and Eeyou Istchee.
The program works with Indigenous and Northern communities, territorial and regional governments and other stakeholders to identify priorities for climate change adaptation in the North. The program provides support to Northern communities and organizations to help them adapt to climate change impacts by funding the following types of projects:
- vulnerability and risk assessment of climate change impacts
- development of hazard maps and adaptation plans
- development of adaptation options
- implementation of non-structural and structural adaptation measures
Examples of non-structural include:
- development of new bylaws for land management or community development plans that take into account climate change
- revision of procedures for proper drainage, snow build-up removal along homes or roads
- creation of a guide or best practices document related to climate change adaptation
Examples of structural measures include:
- redesign, retrofit or upgrade of vulnerable or at risk infrastructure assets (such as community building, community housing, and water and wastewater facilities) in areas effected by permafrost degradation
- implementation of flood-proof standards for communities in flood risk areas
- implementation of coastal erosion prevention measures for infrastructure at risk
$7.5 million in contribution funding is available annually.
Who can apply?
- Indigenous and northern communities in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, NunatuKavut and Eeyou Istchee
- territorial and regional governments
- Indigenous and Northern organizations
- academic organizations such as universities and colleges
- non-governmental organizations
This program supports climate change adaption projects in the North. First Nation communities on reserve, south of the 60th parallel, looking for funding for climate change adaption projects should consult the First Nation Adapt Program.
Deadlines
There is no deadline to apply. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis by a climate change regional technical committee based in each region.
How to apply?
Applicants can contact Community Liaisons or Program Officers directly to start a project proposal process.
Contact the program by email at adaptnord-northernadapt@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca or by phone via the Public Enquiries Contact Centre at 1-800-567-9604. You will be introduced to the climate change community liaison officer for the region where the project would be located. They will assist you with the application process.
Examples of previously selected projects
These projects are part of the Investing In Canada Plan. Contact us at adaptnord-northernadapt@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca for a full list of previously funded projects.