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Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund (NSCSF)

Environment and Climate Change Canada

$1.4 billion, ten-year fund

A ten-year fund backing projects that avoid, restore or better manage ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, peatlands and grasslands to cut greenhouse gas emissions while benefiting biodiversity.

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Who qualifies

Projects that reduce the loss, restore or improve the management of ecosystems; develop policies, programs or tools in priority sectors; or measure and report on GHG outcomes. Projects required by law, regulation or policy are not eligible.

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Good to know

  • Funding: Fund-wide total; per-project limits not stated on the page read.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“The ECCC-administered Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund (NSCSF) is a $1.4 billion, ten-year fund” source ↗
  • status“The Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund - Emission Reductions Intake for the 2025-2026 fiscal year is now closed.” source ↗
  • eligibility“Note: Projects that are required by law, regulation or policy (e.g., mitigation requirement of a development/project approval) are not eligible for funding under the NSCSF.” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-11 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.