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Post-Secondary Partnership Program
Funding for First Nations post-secondary partnerships
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Funding for First Nations-led post-secondary partnerships and programming. It supports culturally relevant education, course delivery, and related development activities, with maximum funding normally up to $500,000 per recipient.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
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
- Developing and delivering post-secondary education programming
- Delivering instruction, tutoring, and teaching support
- Converting courses for online or distance delivery
- Offering individual courses
- Researching and developing new courses and programs
Documents Needed
- Completed proposal form
- Organization and contact information
- Project description and planned activities
- Budget and expense details
- Supporting documents, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Recognized First Nations band councils
- Organizations designated by band councils
- First Nations established post-secondary institutions
- The First Nations University of Canada
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking core operational funding only
- Projects limited to capital or maintenance work
- Projects for student expenses covered elsewhere under student support programs
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits
- Learning or instructional materials
- Language and culture access activities
- Facilities rental and operating costs
- Administration costs, up to 15%
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital costs
- Maintenance costs
- Permanent staff salaries
- Student tuition
- Student books and supplies
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Regional delivery through ISC regional offices
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed by regional First Nations-led bodies or by ISC, depending on the regional option
- Applicants receive written confirmation of approval or refusal
- Successful applicants enter into a funding agreement
- Some regions may maintain a waiting list for future funding
- Multi-year funding may be considered for low-risk recipients
Additional information
- The program is proposal-based and regionally delivered.
- Local program guidelines may be issued by recipients.
- An appeals mechanism must be included in local guidelines.
- Funding decisions depend on regional priorities and available budget.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Post-Secondary Partnership Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Post-Secondary Partnership 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 Post-Secondary Partnership Program?
Funding for First Nations-led post-secondary partnerships and programming. It supports culturally relevant education, course delivery, and related development activities, with maximum funding normally up to $500,000 per recipient.
How much funding can be received?
Post-Secondary Partnership Program Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Post-Secondary Partnership Program program?
To be eligible for the Post-Secondary Partnership Program program, you must:
Recognized First Nations entity
Post-secondary education focus
Meets regional criteria
What expenses are eligible under Post-Secondary Partnership Program?
Developing and delivering post-secondary education programming
Delivering instruction, tutoring, and teaching support
Converting courses for online or distance delivery
Offering individual courses
Researching and developing new courses and programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Post-Secondary Partnership Program?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at pse-eps@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Where is the Post-Secondary Partnership Program available?
The Post-Secondary Partnership Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Post-Secondary Partnership Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Post-Secondary Partnership Program is a Partnering and Collaboration