Call for Proposals: Adaptation in Action Program in Canada

Goals

• Goals of this call for proposals is to:
  • Advance climate adaptation and preparedness by supporting development of tools, products, or services for a sustainable future in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba;
  • Continue to build a broad network of adaptation actors;
  • Develop and increase awareness of regional adaptation needs; and
  • Build on existing regional adaptation work.

Objectives

• ClimateWest aims to support impactful projects in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba that achieve objectives such as:
  • Building understanding about the range of plausible future climate conditions and how these may impact communities, businesses, governments, and/or organizations;
  • Bridging Indigenous and Western scientific knowledges to better advance climate adaptation and resilience;
  • Identifying and assessing climate risks and vulnerabilities that result in learnings that can apply across the region; and
  • Developing information or communications materials that enable adaptation action and investment.

Funding Information

• ClimateWest has a total of $300,000 in funding available to support approved projects. Up to $50,000 may be awarded per project proposal.

Duration

• The project must be able to be completed within two years (i.e. on or before March 31, 2026).

Eligible Projects

• The project advances climate adaptation, partnerships/collaborations are implemented to conduct the intended deliverables, and the project has regional applications in its scope.
• The project has a large regional scope and incorporates collaborative work among the partnering communities to conduct deliverables. The deliverables advance adaptation and resilience and are feasible for completion within the proposed timeframe.
• The project is innovative and inclusive of the community members with a regional intent for deliverable dissemination and integration, and to build capacity for resilience.
• The project has a regional approach for educational outreach related to climate adaptation planning and knowledge.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be:
  • Indigenous communities and organizations;
  • Non-profit organizations;
  • Municipalities;
  • Research centres;
  • Businesses;
  • Other organizations; or
  • Partnerships assembled for the project.
• Individuals are eligible to apply, however partnerships are preferred.

Ineligible

• The following are ineligible:
  • For-profit initiatives;
  • Political campaign activities; and
  • Capital projects.

For more information, visit ClimateWest.