Download Nova Scotia Climate Change Adaptation Fund

Nova Scotia Climate Change Adaptation Fund (CCAF)
2013-14
ABOUT
Are you seeking financial aid to help identify the potential impacts of climate change on your
organization? Do you have a project idea to make your community better prepared for change?
The Climate Change Adaptation Fund (CCAF) is designed to help Nova Scotians get ready for the
impacts of climate change and the 2013 – 2014 Call for Proposals is now open.
ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FUND
Climate change adaptation is a priority action for the Province. The Climate Change Adaptation Fund
program was launched in January 2009 to support efforts and actions by communities to understand
the vulnerability they are facing, and how they can prepare, adapt and become more resilient for
the impacts of climate change. Key objectives of this program are to:
identify and assess the threats and opportunities related to climate change in Nova Scotia;
and
build Nova Scotia’s capacity to become better suited to new and different climatic
conditions.
FUNDING AMOUNT 2013-14
Twenty-five thousand dollars is available for 2013-14 and the amount granted to each approved
applicant will be based on number of proposals received and the dollar value associated with each
project. The program runs from April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014.
ELIGIBILITY
The Climate Change Adaptation Fund is open to any group or individual including, non-profit
organizations, municipalities, universities, and businesses that will be conducting efforts to help
build a stronger community.
NON-ELIGIBILITY
The Fund is not open to provincial or federal government bodies or agencies. It is also not open to
efforts that are being conducted for the benefit of one individual, business or residence.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
For full details on the CCAF application process, please refer to the application guidelines (Word) or
fund guidelines (PDF).
APPLICATION FORMS
Download the application form (MS Word) or application form (PDF).
[NS Climate Change Adaptation Fund 2013-14]
DEADLINE (PROPOSALS)
Proposals for the 2013 – 14 CCAF must be submitted by May 17, 2013 at 4:30pm EST.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed by the CCAF Review Committee within the Climate Change Unit
(formerly Climate Change Directorate) of Nova Scotia Environment using a predetermined scoring
mechanism. Successful applicants will receive funding based on:
the quality of the proposal and innovative project content;
a clear connection between the proposal and the Adaptation Fund objectives;
the amount of funding available;
the ability to attract funding and support from other sources
PROGRESS REPORT(S)
Approved applicants must submit an informal progress report(s) to the Climate Change Unit, as
efforts evolve. The report can be provided through email message, or a one-page summary of
activities and results, to date. Please note that the Climate Change Unit may also groups on their
progress.
FINAL REPORT
Approved applicants must submit a final report to demonstrate their efforts and results that were
possible through the Climate Change Adaptation Fund. A template is available here. The final report
must be completed by March 31, 2014 and submitted electronically to [email protected].
DEADLINE (FINAL REPORT)
The final report must be completed by March 31, 2014 and submitted electronically to
[email protected].
SCHEDULE
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April 1 – May 17, 2013: Call for Proposals
May 21 – June 3, 2013: Proposal Evaluation
June 4, 2013: Notification to Recipients for Acceptance
June 10, 2013: Announcement of Recipients
June 11, 2013 – March 31, 2014: Project Implementation, Progress and Completion
PLEASE NOTE
The evaluation committee reserves the right to fund or not fund any or all applications, or may
redirect funds to other activities, at its discretion.
For submissions or information on CCAF, please contact [email protected]
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