Indigenous Leadership Fund — Designated Stream

Industries: renewable energy, energy efficiency, low-carbon heating

Region: Canada

Demographics: indigenous

Other Criteria: Indigenous governments, communities, and organizations not already included in the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis funding streams, Indigenous-owned businesses and corporations, Indigenous not-for-profit organizations, Métis Settlements, Indigenous research, academic or educational institutions, Indigenous-owned and led projects, Projects that advance Indigenous climate leadership, Projects that support the self-determined climate, social, and economic priorities of Indigenous peoples, Projects past the concept stage and ready for deployment or construction (planning and pre-feasibility completed, other funding secured or close to secured, agreements finalized or near finalization), Projects incorporate or make use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, or low-carbon heating technologies and practices, Projects offer broader environmental, social, and economic benefits, Projects use proven technologies and practices (Technology Readiness Level 8 or above), Projects encouraged to help reduce GHG emissions in 2030, Projects encouraged to align with Canada’s goals for net-zero emissions by 2050, Proposals with non-Indigenous partners must provide transparent and comprehensive information on ownership and governance structure, including decision-making processes