Program Development Assistance Fund

 PDAF Application Form | English 

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Proposal Guidelines

• Project Selection Criteria

• Successful Project Profiles

 PDAF Application Form | French 

In a contractual agreement between the Nova Scotia Teachers Union and the Nova Scotia Department of Education, an annual sum of $200,000 is allocated for the purpose of encouraging innovative and unique program development in Nova Scotia's schools. Projects funded or assisted under PDAF must be directly related to the Public School Program.

PDAF is intended to encourage innovative ideas at the local school level which significantly and directly enhance the delivery of programs and services to students. Innovation may include, but is not limited to, taking an established curriculum practice or program and using this in a new and unique way. PDAF provides teachers with financial support to initiate creative and innovative teaching practices. As a result of this support, students benefit from enhanced learning experiences.

Each project proposal is carefully reviewed by a selection committee made up of educators appointed by the Nova Scotia Teachers Union and the Nova Scotia Department of Education. Projects and proposed materials are reviewed by consultants within the Department of Education. Each application is carefully examined for innovative elements which will enhance the development of unique educational experiences for students in the public schools of Nova Scotia.

To help ensure that your project application meets the criteria for innovation, please consult the project summaries provided to help you confirm that your application describes a unique and innovative project or approach.