
First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Supports preservation and promotion of First Nations and Inuit cultures
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
The First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program supports projects that preserve and strengthen First Nations and Inuit cultures, traditions, and languages with no stated maximum funding amount. Eligible activities include the expression, preservation, development, revitalization, and promotion of their culture, language, and heritage through educational centres.
Financing terms and conditions
- The level of funding for successful proposals is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on the number of proposals submitted and the total funding available.
Activities funded
- Creation and operation of First Nations and Inuit cultural education centres.
- Development and revitalization of First Nations and Inuit cultures, languages, and heritage.
- Promotion of cultural programming and services for First Nations and Inuit students.
- Revival of traditional cultural skills among First Nations and Inuit people.
- Development of contemporary cultural skills among First Nations and Inuit people.
- Development of knowledge and use of traditional languages by First Nations and Inuit peoples.
- Promotion of cross-cultural awareness in mainstream educational programs and institutions.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 60,000
Install solar panels on community centers
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are First Nations and Inuit cultural education centres.
- Applicants may include member centres supported under the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres.
- Tungasuvvingat Inuit and the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami are eligible to apply.
- Inuit cultural education centres may also be eligible to apply for the Inuit Cultural Education Centres Grant Program.
Who is eligible?
- First Nations cultural education centres
- Inuit cultural education centres
- Member centres supported under the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres
- Tungasuvvingat Inuit
- Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
How to apply
1
Review program guidelines
- Review the First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program: National Program Guideline 2025 to 2026
- Ensure the project aligns with the program goals
- Understand the proposal requirements
2
Prepare project proposal
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Clearly indicate how the project meets the program goals
- Address educational and community needs
3
Access electronic forms
- Access the ISC Services Portal to get the electronic form
- If no portal access, contact ISC regional office
- Complete the necessary electronic forms
4
Submit completed proposal
- Submit the completed proposal by May 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern time
- Ensure all required documents are included
Additional information
- The proposal submission deadline for the 2025 to 2026 period is May 5, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern time.
- Funding levels for successful proposals are determined based on the volume of proposals received and the total funds available.
- All submissions must be made electronically via the ISC Services Portal; guidance on accessing the portal is available through regional ISC offices.
- For assistance or more information, applicants can contact ISC by emailing education-education@sac-isc.gc.ca or calling 1-800-567-9604 to speak with an education officer.
- Applicants must adhere to the guidelines specified in the First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program: National Program Guideline 2025 to 2026.
Contacts
education-education@sac-isc.gc.ca
1-800-567-9604
Canada
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