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K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education
Supports Indigenous student success in schools
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education provides enhanced funding to boards of education for school-age students who self-identify as being of Indigenous ancestry. It supports culturally appropriate Indigenous education programs and services, including supplemental supports and Indigenous learning.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Enhanced Indigenous education programs and services.
- Culturally appropriate educational programs and services for school-age Indigenous students.
- Supplemental supports for Indigenous programs and services.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Boards of education.
Eligible expenses
- Enhanced Indigenous education programs and services.
- Supplemental supports for Indigenous programs and services.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- IETF must not be used to replace other funded programs such as Inclusive Education or English Language Learning for the delivery of the provincial curriculum, including BC First Nations Studies 12, English 12 First Peoples or the delivery of any other course leading to graduation.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- The board must seek the input and advice of the Indigenous Education Council on the IETF spending plan and reporting, if any.
- The board must secure Indigenous Education Council approval before implementing the IETF plan.
- Delivery of programs and services funded through the IETF must be documented, including IEC consultation and approval.
- Where a school district has prior year unspent IETF, planning, spending, and reporting of the surplus funds need IEC approval in accordance with ministry direction.
Additional information
- Each board is required to have an Indigenous Education Council (IEC) independent of the board.
- Part of an IECs role is to advise the board on providing comprehensive and equitable educational programs and services to Indigenous students and improve Indigenous student achievement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education Program
What is the K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education?
K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education provides enhanced funding to boards of education for school-age students who self-identify as being of Indigenous ancestry. It supports culturally appropriate Indigenous education programs and services, including supplemental supports and Indigenous learning.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education program?
To be eligible for the K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education program, you must:
Supports school-age students who self-identify as being of Indigenous ancestry.
Funds enhanced Indigenous education programs and services.
Supports must be in addition to other eligible student programs and services.
What expenses are eligible under K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education?
Enhanced Indigenous education programs and services.
Culturally appropriate educational programs and services for school-age Indigenous students.
Supplemental supports for Indigenous programs and services.
Who can I contact for more information about the K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at EDUC.Compliance@gov.bc.ca.
Where is the K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education available?
The K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?
K-12 Funding – Indigenous Education is a Grant and Funding