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Jordan's Principle
Capital support for First Nations children
Latest source updateLast Update: September 27, 2026Latest change: Jordan’s Principle now asks for qualified-professional documentation for requests outside typical costs and updates the appeal guidance and decision process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 27, 2026
Latest change: Jordan’s Principle now asks for qualified-professional documentation for requests outside typical costs and updates the appeal guidance and decision process.
Jordan's Principle request and appeal guidance updated
Jordan’s Principle now says requests outside typical costs and use require supporting documentation from a qualified professional to substantiate the request, and it adds that ISC will assess whether the requested support is reasonable and proportional to the child’s needs. The appeal section also now invites optional supporting information, and it replaces the external expert review committee recommendation process with a decision by a senior ISC official supported by subject matter experts and clinical professionals, where appropriate.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Who can apply
First Nations and authorized First Nations service providers that support approved Jordan’s Principle services for eligible First Nations children living in a reserve in a province, the Northwest Territories, or Yukon.
See full eligibility
Overview
Jordan’s Principle capital funding supports First Nations and authorized First Nations service providers for approved services to First Nations children living in reserves in a province, the Northwest Territories, or Yukon. It also funds capital needs assessments and feasibility studies to create safe, accessible, confidential, culturally and age-appropriate spaces.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Ontario, 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Purchase, construction, or renovation of capital assets.
- Capital needs assessments.
- Feasibility studies.
Documents Needed
- Confirmation of eligibility
- Completed capital funding request form
- Letter of support from a health professional, education professional, Elder, or knowledge keeper
- Relevant assessments or diagnoses
- Parent or guardian consent, if applying on behalf of the child’s parent or guardian
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations and authorized First Nations service providers that support approved Jordan’s Principle services for eligible First Nations children living in a reserve in a province, the Northwest Territories, or Yukon.
- First Nations and authorized First Nations service providers may also apply for capital needs assessments or feasibility studies for Jordan’s Principle services, whether the children live on or off reserve in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Planning, purchasing, constructing, or renovating capital assets.
- Capital needs assessments.
- Feasibility studies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase, construction, or structural renovation of housing, unless funding is required to ensure substantive equality.
- Sports events and competitive or elite sports activities, unless they are linked to the child’s specific health, social, or educational needs.
- International travel, unless it is linked to an exceptional medical need of the child.
- Non-medical supports such as travel expenses, respite care, child care, clothing, furniture, and vehicles, unless accompanied by a letter of support from a health professional.
- School-related requests unless they are linked to a specific health, social, or educational need; support for off-reserve school boards and private schools is redirected to provincial or federally funded programs; automatic administrative fees in collective requests, including salaries, service fees, and overhead.
How to apply
- Complete the capital funding request form.
- Send the completed form by email to chrt41-tcdp41@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- When Jordan’s Principle services and related capital are requested together, the services request is adjudicated first.
- Upon receiving a capital funding request submission, ISC starts the 30-business day clock and sends a Confirmation of Receipt in writing within 2 business days.
- For projects deemed ready to proceed, Indigenous Services Canada will make a determination on the full funding of the project or study within 30 business days.
- If your request is denied, you can appeal the decision within 1 year of the date the denial was sent to you in writing.
Additional information
- Jordan’s Principle is free to access.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Jordan's Principle Program
What is the Jordan's Principle?
Jordan’s Principle capital funding supports First Nations and authorized First Nations service providers for approved services to First Nations children living in reserves in a province, the Northwest Territories, or Yukon. It also funds capital needs assessments and feasibility studies to create safe, accessible, confidential, culturally and age-appropriate spaces.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Jordan's Principle program?
To be eligible for the Jordan's Principle program, you must:
The project must provide safe, accessible, confidential, culturally and age-appropriate spaces.
The project must support approved Jordan’s Principle services for eligible First Nations children.
The capital project must be in progress or ready to be implemented.
What expenses are eligible under Jordan's Principle?
Purchase, construction, or renovation of capital assets.
Capital needs assessments.
Feasibility studies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Jordan's Principle?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at chrt41-tcdp41@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 the province of Northwest Territories, Ontario, Yukon.
Is the Jordan's Principle a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Jordan's Principle is a Grant and Funding