High-Cost Special Education Program
Indigenous Services Canada Canada
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Next cycle
Annually; deadlines vary by ISC regional office
Region
Canada
Funder type
Federal Government
For
Nonprofits & charities
Eligible organizations
Indigenous government or organization, School or school board, Provincial government agency
Sectors
Education, Indigenous, Disability Services
About this program
Provides funding to assist eligible First Nations students with moderate to profound learning disabilities and high-cost special education needs. Covers direct classroom and school-based services (personnel, assistive technology, assessments, therapy) as well as indirect services like professional development and accommodations.
What this program funds
Indigenous Services Canada administers the High-Cost Special Education Program, which funds educational services and accommodations for First Nations students with moderate to profound special education needs. The program prioritizes culturally sensitive approaches to support.
Eligible applicants include First Nations, Indigenous governments or Band Councils, school boards or districts, provincial governments, and designated First Nations organizations. Funding covers direct services such as professional assessments, specialist personnel, and assistive technologies, as well as indirect services including teacher professional development, transportation, and accommodations.
The program operates on an annual cycle. Call for proposals dates vary by region for the 2026-2027 funding year.
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