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Innovation in Education Program

Intake status unconfirmed

Funding for First Nations and their education authorities to pilot new programs in schools, including Indigenous language learning.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
$6 million a year nationally, shared out by region
Listed deadline
Through the ISC regional office - no public deadline
Who can apply
First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations, Schools. Only for First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Education and training, Indigenous languages
Pays for
A project

Who it's intended for

Details
First Nations, tribal councils, First Nations school boards and education authorities. For piloting new programs in schools; Indigenous language and technology are named examples.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 21, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • First Nations, tribal councils, First Nations school boards and education authorities. For piloting new programs in schools; Indigenous language and technology are named examples.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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