First Nations Adult Secondary Education Program
This program supports the implementation and expansion of secondary programming to adults on reserve.
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About the program
The First Nation Adult Secondary Education (FNASE) program supports the implementation and expansion of secondary programming to adults on reserve. This is part of the Post-Secondary Education Strategy for First Nations who have identified their preference to deliver Budget 2021 adult education funding through a post-secondary education funding mechanism.
The overall aim of the program is to increase the number of students completing their secondary education and pursuing post-secondary education, thereby contributing to closing the education attainment gap.
The FNASE program supports First Nations to establish community-based secondary programming tailored to adult learners, in order for them to complete or update their secondary education, as well as supporting community-based initiatives that encourage adult enrolment in secondary programming supported by the ISC Elementary and Secondary Education Program.
Who can apply
Eligible recipients to receive funding include the following:
- First Nations band councils
- organizations designated by band councils, including:
- bands or settlements
- tribal councils
- education organizations
- political or treaty organizations engaged by or on behalf of First Nations
- First Nations established post-secondary education institutions offering secondary programming for adults
Deadline
Contact your ISC regional office to find out when to apply for funding.
How to apply
There is no formal application process for the First Nation Adult Secondary Education Program as funding for FNASE is based on work plans, proposals and other agreed upon process and assessment criteria regionally-determined with First Nations partners. Approved funding amounts will be based on the available regional allocations.
Allocations for FNASE funding are to be determined by ISC regional offices based on support for the eligible components and activities as outlined earlier in the guidelines. To find out more, contact your regional office.
Additional details are available in the current program guidelines: First Nations Adult Secondary Education Program: National Program Guidelines 2024 to 2025.
Previous guidelines
First Nations Adult Secondary Education Program: National Program Guidelines 2023 to 2024.
To find out more, contact Indigenous Services Canada by email at education-education@sac-isc.gc.ca.