The Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) supports natural infrastructure projects that support communities by:

• planting and restoring green space;
• constructing or restoring naturalized water retention or detention systems;
• diverting or infiltrating naturalized water; and/or
• supporting biodiversity and connectivity through natural infrastructure.
  

All of the above may utilize nature-based solutions as a way to exercise and implement climate adaptation.

The following recipients are eligible for funding:

• municipalities, local or regional governments
• provinces and territories
• Indigenous governments and band councils
• non-profit and private for-profit organizations.

Also eligble are:

• public sector bodies under provincial, territorial, muncipal or regional jurisdiction
• non-profit organizations supporting Indigenous communities
• Indigenous development corporations