Elementary and Secondary Education Program
The Elementary and Secondary Education Program supports elementary and secondary education for eligible First Nations students ordinarily resident on reserve. The program works in partnership with First Nations to help improve education outcomes and close gaps between First Nations students and other Canadians.
- FUNDER Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- YEAR Annual eligibility requirement
- CATEGORY First Nations , Youth
- TAGS Education Funding , elementary education , First Nations education , First Nations schools , Indigenous Services Canada , kindergarten , language and culture , school food , secondary education , student supports , students on reserve
Children’s disABILITY Services
Children’s disABILITY Services supports Manitoba families who are raising children with developmental or physical disabilities. The program helps families access services and supports that enable children to remain at home, participate in their communities, and reach their full potential.
- FUNDER Manitoba Department of Families
- YEAR Ongoing
- CATEGORY Child & Family , Health , Youth
- TAGS Autism , Children , Children's disABILITY Services , Developmental Disabilities , Disability Support , Family Support , Health Services , Manitoba
High-Cost Special Education Program
Helps First Nations students with moderate to profound special education needs access quality, culturally appropriate educational programs and services. Funding supports specialized staff, assessments, therapies, assistive technology, and other resources that help students succeed while meeting provincial or territorial education standards.
- FUNDER Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- YEAR Deadlines vary by region
- CATEGORY Child & Family , Community , Youth
- TAGS Assistive Technology , Education Funding , First Nations , Inclusive Education , Schools , Special Education , Student Support , Students , Youth
Funding for Capital Assets: Jordan’s Principle and First Nations Child and Family Services
This program provides funding to help First Nations purchase, build, renovate, or improve capital assets that support the delivery of First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle services. Funding helps create safe, accessible, culturally appropriate spaces that support children, youth, and families.
- FUNDER Indigenous Services Canada
- YEAR Ongoing
- CATEGORY Child & Family , Health , Infrastructure , Youth
- TAGS Capital Funding , Child and Family Services , Community Facilities , First Nations , Infrastructure , Jordan's Principle , Prevention Services
Trail Catalyst Fund
The Trail Catalyst Fund supports projects that improve, maintain, restore, and strengthen trail networks across Canada. Administered by Trans Canada Trail, the fund helps communities, organizations, and Indigenous groups enhance trail infrastructure, promote environmental stewardship, increase accessibility, support workforce development, and integrate Indigenous knowledge into trail planning and stewardship.
- FUNDER Trans Canada Trail
- YEAR Ongoing Intake
- CATEGORY Climate Adaptation , Community , Environment , Infrastructure , Tourism , Training , Youth
- TAGS Accessibility , Active Transportation , Community Infrastructure , Environmental Restoration , Indigenous Knowledge , Trail Stewardship , Trails , Youth Employment
Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries & Scholarships
Provides financial support to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students across Canada to pursue post-secondary education, including college, university, skilled trades, and technology programs. Through a single application, students are considered for hundreds of bursaries, scholarships, and awards.
- FUNDER Indspire
- YEAR August 1 2026
- CATEGORY First Nations , Inuit , Métis , Training , Workforce , Youth
- TAGS Bursaries , Post-Secondary , Scholarships , Skills Training , Students
