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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
This program provides funding to support First Nations adult education in Yukon and the Northwest Territories. It helps eligible adult learners access, prepare for, complete, improve, or obtain equivalency for secondary education, and supports culturally relevant adult learning programs.
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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 secondary education access and support services
- Program development, coordination, and delivery for adult learners
- Capacity-building, planning, and partnerships for new adult education programs
- Community outreach and support for First Nations control of education
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations and bands
- Tribal councils, political organizations, treaty organizations, and settlement organizations
- Designated First Nations education organizations
- School boards and First Nations school authorities
- Regional representative First Nations organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose activities do not support the program’s objectives
- Applicants seeking funding for college or university entrance preparation activities under another program
Eligible expenses
- Student support services, including administration of access to programs
- Transportation, travel, and accommodation
- Books, supplies, rent, utilities, salaries, benefits, and professional fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that do not support the program’s objectives
- Band support and governance activities funded elsewhere by SAC
- Minor or major capital projects, including teacher residences and space renovations
- Operation and maintenance of capital assets or property not funded by SAC
- Employee pension and benefits costs in specified cases
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed through work plans, proposals, and agreed regional evaluation processes.
- Funding decisions depend on available regional allocations.
- Applicants are expected to follow the signed funding agreement.
- Recipients must provide annual reporting, and projects may be subject to audits, evaluations, and targeted reviews.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program?
This program provides funding to support First Nations adult education in Yukon and the Northwest Territories. It helps eligible adult learners access, prepare for, complete, improve, or obtain equivalency for secondary education, and supports culturally relevant adult learning programs.
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 secondary education access and support services
Program development, coordination, and delivery for adult learners
Capacity-building, planning, and partnerships for new adult education programs
Community outreach and support for First Nations control of 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