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Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Post-secondary support for Red River Métis students
Funding available
$ 90,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students, with up to $53,000 per full-time student per year. It also supports student services and governance capacity for Métis Nation education delivery.
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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 : 90,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Direct financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students.
- Student support programs and services based on local needs.
- Governance capacity activities for education delivery and partnerships.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Red River Métis students enrolled in post-secondary education.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
- Application, transcript, certification, and examination fees.
- Living expenses, travel, transportation, and child care.
- Tutoring, guidance, counseling, and student support services.
- Administration, data management, communications, travel, and related delivery costs for governance capacity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital costs.
- Maintenance costs.
- Retroactive funding for previous academic or fiscal years.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Eligibility of the applicant and the program of study.
- Priority of the application under local guidelines.
- Availability of funds.
- Assessment criteria set by the initial recipient.
How to apply
- Step 1: Apply online
- Use the application portal linked on the program website.
- Submit your application through the online form.
- Step 2: Monitor application timing
- The application opens in the summer of 2026 for Fall 2026-27.
- The application remains open only while funds are available.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the appropriate initial recipient.
- Eligibility and resource priority are determined locally.
- Funding is not guaranteed even if criteria are met.
- Approved funding is governed by the recipient’s funding agreement and local guidelines.
- Reporting and monitoring continue after funding is awarded.
Additional information
- Initial recipients may issue local guidelines with application and funding rules.
- Students cannot appeal to Indigenous Services Canada; appeals are handled locally.
- Funding does not affect eligibility for the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program or the Canada Education Savings Program.
- Retroactive funding for studies in a previous fiscal or academic year is not permitted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy Program
What is the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy?
Provides financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students, with up to $53,000 per full-time student per year. It also supports student services and governance capacity for Métis Nation education delivery.
How much funding can be received?
Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy Funds up to $90,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy program?
To be eligible for the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy program, you must:
Red River Métis students
Eligible post-secondary enrollment
What expenses are eligible under Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy?
Direct financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students.
Student support programs and services based on local needs.
Governance capacity activities for education delivery and partnerships.
Who can I contact for more information about the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at pse-eps@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Where is the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy available?
The Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy program is available across Canada.
Is the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy is a Grant and Funding