The following is reposted from Environment and Climate Change Canada:
The Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF) has opened the Support to Canadian Think Tanks and Academic Institutions Call for Proposals (CFP).
The objective of this call for proposals is to support research and analysis projects that will identify, accelerate, and evaluate climate mitigation solutions and strategies that will contribute to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.
Projects must align with one or more of the following research themes:
- Defining the future systems required for net-zero;
- Obstacles on the pathways to net-zero;
- Distributional impacts of the pathways to net-zero on workers and their communities;
- Motivating net-zero action
To be eligible for funding under this CFP, Lead Applicants must be one of the following:
- not-for-profit non-governmental organization
- university or academic institution
- Indigenous organization
The deadline for submitting a proposal is 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 18, 2022.
Webinar sessions for prospective applicants about the process of submitting a proposal will be offered in English and French on June 21 and 23, 2022, respectively.
Please visit the online application platform Grants & Contributions Enterprise Management System (GCEMS) for detailed information on eligibility, to access the Applicant Guide, and to apply for funding. For instructions on how to create an account in order to apply for funding, please click here.
For all inquiries related to the Climate Action and Awareness Fund and this funding opportunity, please email: fasc-caaf@ec.gc.ca