First Nations Child and Family Services Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the First Nations Child and Family Services Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

First Nations Child and Family Services Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program?

First Nations Child and Family Services Program is funded by Indigenous Services Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the First Nations Child and Family Services Program program?

To be eligible for the First Nations Child and Family Services Program program, you must: • First Nations or First Nations child and family services agencies established, managed and controlled by First Nations • Delegated by provincial authorities to provide provincially delegated services

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations Child and Family Services Program?

You can contact Indigenous Services Canada.

Q: Where is the First Nations Child and Family Services Program available?

The First Nations Child and Family Services Program program is available the province of Yukon.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the First Nations Child and Family Services Program program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the First Nations Child and Family Services Program program.

Last Update: September 24, 2025

YT, Canada

Supports culturally appropriate child and family services for First Nations

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

Indigenous Services Canada

Program status

Open

Overview

The First Nations Child and Family Services Program provides financial support for culturally appropriate prevention, protection, and post-majority services to improve the well-being of First Nations children and families on reserve and in the Yukon. Eligible activities include child protection, guardianship, maintenance and care, prevention services, support for youth transitioning out of care, representative services, capital asset investments, and dedicated housing initiatives; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Provision of culturally appropriate prevention and early intervention services for First Nations children and families.
Delivery of child protection, guardianship, and support services for children at risk.
Care and maintenance of First Nations children and youth placed in temporary or permanent out-of-home care.
Support for youth and young adults transitioning out of care into adulthood.
Purchase, construction, or renovation of capital assets and housing to support child and family services in First Nations communities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 45,000

Development of community culture days for child protection awareness

$ 140,000

Furnishing and equipment for new family services office and intake hub

$ 165,000

Provision of mobile prevention outreach for at-risk Indigenous families

$ 51,000

Culturally safe foster care training for extended Indigenous caregivers

$ 230,000

Renovation of family transition home for Indigenous youth in care

$ 92,000

Establishment of youth support navigator program for post-care adults

Eligibility

The applicant must be a First Nation or a First Nations child and family services agency.
The agency must be established, managed, and controlled by First Nations.
The agency must be delegated by provincial authorities to provide provincially delegated child and family services.

Who is eligible?

First Nations child and family services agencies established, managed, and controlled by First Nations
First Nations communities (for housing and capital assets funding)
Provincial or territorial governments (where no delegated First Nations agency exists, such as in Yukon)

Who is not eligible

Companies that are not First Nations or not managed and controlled by First Nations.
Organizations that are not delegated by provincial authorities to provide child and family services on reserve or in Yukon.
Companies seeking funding for services in the Northwest Territories or Nunavut.

Eligible expenses

Core operational costs of child and family service agencies with delegated authority (such as salaries, administration, and support services).
Costs related to maintenance and care when First Nations children and youth are placed in temporary or permanent out-of-home care.
Prevention activities and services aimed at improving the well-being and safety of First Nations children and families.
Support services for youth aging out of care and young adults formerly in care (up to their 26th birthday or the age defined by provincial/Yukon legislation).
Expenses related to First Nation Representative services (representation and support for children and families involved, or at risk of involvement, with the child and family services system).
Purchase, construction, or renovation of capital assets to support program delivery (including buildings and infrastructure).
Purchase, construction, or renovation of housing units for First Nation communities to address the needs of children and families (for funding from 2023-2024 to 2027-2028).

Eligible geographic areas

First Nations communities on reserve
First Nations communities in the Yukon

How to apply

Confirm eligibility requirements

Review the First Nations Child and Family Services Program Terms and Conditions
Ensure your organization meets eligibility requirements under the program

Prepare application documents

Gather all required supporting documents as specified in the Terms and Conditions
Identify the specific funding stream your organization will apply to

Contact ISC Regional Office

Contact your nearest ISC Regional Office for guidance or clarifications
Confirm application process and deadlines with a regional representative

Submit application to ISC

Submit the completed application and supporting documents as directed by ISC
Ensure all information provided is accurate and complete

Additional information

All protection services funded must align with the legislation and standards of the province or territory of residence.
Service providers must comply with national principles and minimum standards established by relevant federal legislation as of January 1, 2020.
Compliance with Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) orders is a continuing legal requirement guiding program delivery.
Dedicated housing funding is available from 2023-2024 to 2027-2028 for purchase, construction, or renovation in First Nation communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Child and Family Services Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Nations Child and Family Services 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 Child and Family Services Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under First Nations Child and Family Services Program?

Provision of culturally appropriate prevention and early intervention services for First Nations children and families. Delivery of child protection, guardianship, and support services for children at risk. Care and maintenance of First Nations children and youth placed in temporary or permanent out-of-home care. Support for youth and young adults transitioning out of care into adulthood. Purchase, construction, or renovation of capital assets and housing to support child and family services in First Nations communities.