The Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre (QHRC) is here to help Nunavummiut with applying for climate change adaptation or climate monitoring funding. QHRC works in partnership with federal departments Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
What is Climate Change Adaptation?
Climate change adaptation are actions that reduce the negative impact of climate change. Adaptation can be reactive, occurring in response to climate impacts, or anticipatory, occurring before impacts of climate change are observed.
What is Community-Based Climate Monitoring?
In the context of this funding program, community-based monitoring means “monitoring by the community for the community” using Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and science. This can be done by:
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- Collecting information on weather variables such as air temperature, rainfall, and wind speeds, through observation and/or scientific instruments.
- Tracking the effects of climate change on the environment. For example: water quality and quantity; sea ice thickness; permafrost conditions; and the health and distribution of animals and plants.
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Do you have a project idea you and your community would like to undertake that is linked to the changes in weather and environment?
Read more below and contact the Climate Change Community Research Coordinator (CCCRC) to discuss your idea and see if it is eligible for this funding.
Your project can have both climate change adaptation and climate monitoring elements in the same project.
How To Apply
Application Process

Who is the NC3A?
The NC3A has membership from various Inuit and northern organizations and meets about every 3 months to review project ideas and proposal applications. It provides feedback and funding recommendations for the CCHAP, CCPN, and ICBCM Programs.
Proposal Deadline
There is no deadline; you may apply at any time. Contact the CCCRC at climatechange@qhrc.ca for information on the next scheduled committee review.