Deadline: 30-Apr-25
The Government of Canada is inviting applications for the Innovation in Education Program to support innovative programs and projects, which aim to improve outcomes for First Nations communities, schools and students.
Objectives
- The objective of the Innovation in Education Program is to support innovative programs and projects which aim to improve outcomes for:
- communities
- schools
- Students
Funding Information
- The Innovation in Education Program provides $6 million in national funding annually.
Eligible Activities
- The program supports development and implementation of innovative education program pilots, for example, projects related to:
- technology
- land-based learning
- or Indigenous language and culture
- Eligible activities include:
- piloting a new program in school
- piloting an adaptation of an existing program for a new purpose or for a new audience in school
- assessing and measuring the impact of a pilot project first created under the former New Paths for Education program and based on similar objectives and outcomes
- sharing the story of successfully piloted innovations nationwide
Expected Results
- The program is a small part of broader efforts to improve First Nations elementary and secondary education. Activities are expected to help improve the overall quality of education in First Nations and contribute to the following specific expected outcomes:
- First Nations have increased education system capacity
- First Nations carry out activities to increase capacity and have flexibility to meet their education system needs and priorities
- education services and resources better reflect student needs, culture and language
- First Nations students participate and progress in their elementary and secondary education
- First Nations students on reserve achieve levels of secondary education comparable to non-Indigenous students in Canada
Who can apply?
- Eligible funding recipients are:
- First Nations or bands
- tribal councils, political or treaty or settlement organizations
- other First Nations education organizations designated by First Nations, including:
- school boards
- First Nations education authorities
- First Nations regional representative organizations
- recipients in Yukon and Northwest Territories
For more information, visit Government of Canada.