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First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program
Supports First Nations adult education in Yukon and NWT
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,248,614
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Yukon, Canada
Overview
The First Nations Adult Education in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program supports First Nations learners in Yukon and the Northwest Territories. It funds access to adult education, including preparation, upgrading, completion, or equivalency to secondary education, as well as related learner supports and program development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,248,614 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Northwest Territories, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adult education access and learner support services
- Adult education program development, coordination, and delivery
- Capacity-building, planning, and partnerships for adult education programs
- Activities that advance First Nations control of First Nations education
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations and bands
- Tribal councils and treaty or settlement organizations
- First Nations education organizations
- School boards and First Nations education authorities
- First Nations regional representative organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal government departments, crown corporations, and other federal institutions
- Organizations whose activities do not support the program objectives
- Projects under the University and College Entrance Preparation Program
Eligible expenses
- Student support services and their administration
- Transportation, travel, accommodation, books, and supplies
- Rent, utilities, salaries, benefits, and professional fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that do not directly support adult secondary education or equivalency
- Band council governance and Band Support Program activities
- Capital projects, teacherages, and space up-fitting
- Operations and maintenance for capital facilities or assets not funded by ISC
- Employee pension and benefits in specified cases
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed by the regional office where the student resides, when no agreement is in place.
- Funding may also be administered through regional funding agreement managers or recipient-appointed advisors.
- Funding is directed by First Nations and tied to regional allocations.
- Approved recipients must follow the signed funding agreement.
Additional information
- The program must be read together with the signed funding agreement.
- Regional processes may be developed with First Nations partners.
- Applicants should contact the regional office for guidance and timelines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program Program
What is the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program?
The First Nations Adult Education in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program supports First Nations learners in Yukon and the Northwest Territories. It funds access to adult education, including preparation, upgrading, completion, or equivalency to secondary education, as well as related learner supports and program development.
How much funding can be received?
First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program Funds up to $4,248,614 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program program?
To be eligible for the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program program, you must:
First Nations-led organization
Supports adult secondary education
Located in Yukon or NWT
What expenses are eligible under First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program?
Adult education access and learner support services
Adult education program development, coordination, and delivery
Capacity-building, planning, and partnerships for adult education programs
Activities that advance First Nations control of First Nations education
Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at education-education@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program available?
The First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Yukon.
Is the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program is a Grant and Funding