Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF)
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate clean growth and build resilient communities, through four funding envelopes (Challenge, Leadership Fund, Indigenous Leadership Fund, Implementation Readiness Fund).
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Who qualifies
Varies by envelope. The Challenge supports proven low-carbon technologies; the Leadership Fund supports provinces and territories; the Indigenous Leadership Fund supports Indigenous-led clean energy and efficiency projects; the Implementation Readiness Fund supports readiness activities.
Good to know
- Funding: The page read states no dollar amounts.
Evidence from the official page
- status“Due to high demand and limited funding, the First Nations and Designated funding streams are currently closed and not accepting new applications.” source ↗
- eligibility“The Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) supports projects to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, generate clean growth, build resilient communities, and create good jobs for Canadians.” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-11 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.