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Jordan's Principle
Funding for First Nations children’s infrastructure needs
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Jordan’s Principle helps fund the full cost of approved capital planning, feasibility, purchase, construction, and renovation for First Nations children’s services. It supports safe, accessible, culturally appropriate spaces and related infrastructure needs in First Nations communities, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and eligible off-reserve settings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
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
- Purchase, construction, or renovation of capital assets for Jordan’s Principle services
- Preliminary capital planning and feasibility studies
Documents Needed
- Confirmation of eligibility
- Completed application form
- Letter of support
- Relevant assessments or diagnoses
- Parent or guardian consent, if needed
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations in Canada
- Authorized First Nations service providers
Who is not eligible
- Children covered under Inuit Child First Initiative instead of Jordan’s Principle
- Requests for services that are not linked to the child’s specific needs
- Group requests with automatic administrative fees
Eligible expenses
- Capital needs assessments and feasibility studies
- Design, planning, purchase, construction, and renovation costs
- Initial furniture, equipment, and information technology
- Site preparation and servicing, including utilities and road access
- Professional fees for architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Taxes and other refundable costs
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations reserves in the provinces, including Ontario
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
- Off-reserve settings in Canada, when eligible under Jordan’s Principle
Selection criteria
- Safe, accessible, confidential, and culturally appropriate spaces for children
- Support for substantive equality and culturally appropriate services
- Project is underway or about to begin
- Reasonable and necessary capital costs
- Lifecycle funding approach is proposed
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the Jordan’s Principle capital funding guidance
- Use the capital funding guidance linked from the program page.
- Step 2: Prepare the investment request
- Complete the application for capital investment or feasibility planning.
- Include the information needed to describe the project and its costs.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Send the completed request to a regional Jordan’s Principle representative or local service coordinator.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed against the program’s capital project principles.
- The department checks that the project is underway or about to start.
- Compliance with public procurement and applicable laws is considered.
- The agreement sets out reporting requirements for financial and non-financial results.
Additional information
- Jordan’s Principle is free to access.
- Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Support is available through regional focal points and local service coordinators.
- Appeals may be filed within 1 year of a denial.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Jordan's Principle Program
What is the Jordan's Principle?
Jordan’s Principle helps fund the full cost of approved capital planning, feasibility, purchase, construction, and renovation for First Nations children’s services. It supports safe, accessible, culturally appropriate spaces and related infrastructure needs in First Nations communities, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and eligible off-reserve settings.
Who is eligible for the Jordan's Principle program?
To be eligible for the Jordan's Principle program, you must:
First Nations or authorized service provider
Jordan’s Principle-related project
Capital planning or feasibility work
What expenses are eligible under Jordan's Principle?
Purchase, construction, or renovation of capital assets for Jordan’s Principle services
Preliminary capital planning and feasibility studies
Who can I contact for more information about the Jordan's Principle?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at JPCaseMgt-GestCasPJ@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-833-753-6326.
Where is the Jordan's Principle available?
The Jordan's Principle program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Jordan's Principle?
Jordan's Principle is funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)