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Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Post-secondary support for Métis Nation students
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 90,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, 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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Métis Nation students residing in Canada.
- Community and regional service providers.
- Post-secondary institutions with recognized degrees, diplomas, or certificates.
- Initial recipients: Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis Nation British Columbia, Métis Nation Saskatchewan, Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation of Ontario, and Métis National Council.
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
- Canada.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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:
Métis Nation students in Canada.
Eligible post-secondary enrollment.
Access through an initial recipient.
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 or by phone at none.
Where is the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy available?
The Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy program is available the province of Quebec.
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