Indigenous Climate Health Action Program (ICHAP)
Funder
First Nations Health Authority
Deadline Details
ICHAP is not currently reviewing new applications to the program.
Funder Organization Type
- Indigenous Organization
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Food security and food sovereignty
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Access to the land
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Mental health
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Traditional medicine
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Traditional harvesting
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Water quality and quantity
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Focus on reducing the impacts of climate change on community health and wellness
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Youth engagement and leadership
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Incorporation of traditional knowledge
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Potential to strengthen community climate health resilience through new knowledge and skills, and
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Connection to existing community plans and priorities
Eligible Community
Funding Stacking Restrictions
No
Application Limit per Community
1
Professional Input Required
No
Specific Eligibility Requirements
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Focus on reducing negative climate change impacts on health. Projects need to state clearly the health threats related to climate change that are affecting the community/communities or that may affect them in the future.
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Level of youth engagement, with a preference for inclusion of youth leadership. Incorporation of Traditional Knowledge and Western knowledge.
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The potential to strengthen community climate health resilience through new knowledge and skills (e.g., training components, knowledge and skill building, etc.).
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Integration with or connection to existing community plans when applicable.
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Clarity of the proposal’s action plan and outcome expectations.
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Budget and timelines (i.e., how detailed, realistic, and meaningful the budget is).
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Plan to document the project as well as to evaluate and use project findings.
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Active community engagement throughout the project.
Other Eligible Applicants
Indigenous OrganizationsNon-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
Description of Funding
Eligible Costs
DesignPlanning
Operational and Maintenance Costs
Community Engagement
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Staff Costs
Administration Fees
Capacity Building for the Community
Training
Reporting
Awareness and Education
Research and Development
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Conducting assessments, or developing strategies and action plans to understand and address climate change impacts on health and wellness
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Mapping community assets or areas of concern
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Training and skill building
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Creating communications and educational materials, and
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Hiring a sub-regional climate change and health coordinator (requires collaboration of multiple communities).
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementBuilding Purchase Costs
Land Acquisition
Reporting Requirements
Progress reports and final reports