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Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund

Environment and Climate Change Canada · Federal

In plain language

Up to $180M envelope over the life of the fund specifically for Indigenous-owned, Indigenous-led renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon heating projects. Call open October 30, 2023 to March 31, 2027. Currently: First Nations and Designated streams are closed (oversubscribed); Métis stream is directed intake and remains open. Realistic awards cluster $500K–$3M, large capital projects run higher. Legitimately generous when open but the application is substantial — feasibility study, engineering estimates, community benefit plan, and Indigenous governance documentation all required. Not a fit for non-Indigenous applicants.

Realistic range

$100,000 – $25,000,000

Avg award

$1,500,000

Max advertised

$25,000,000

Cost share

—

Accessibility

3 / 5

Effort

4 / 5

Deadline

Continuous intake

Repayable?

Who qualifies

Entity types

Indigenous Band, Nonprofit, Incorporated

Sectors

Energy, Environment, Community Services

Regions

NL Wide

Demographics prioritized

Indigenous

What you'll have to report

Milestone-based financial claims; GHG reduction tracking and verification; annual project reporting; community-benefit attestations; final outcomes report.