Closed
Rental Supplement Program
Rental support for eligible Métis households and students
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,400
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta
Overview
This program provides rental assistance to eligible Métis renters and students through monthly support and help with security deposits. It supports safe, stable housing for primary residences, with annual funding up to $5,400 for renters or up to $2,400 for students, plus up to $850 for a security deposit.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,400 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Monthly rental assistance for eligible Métis households
- Monthly rental assistance for eligible Métis students
- Support with security deposits
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application
- Proof of identity
- Current rental agreement
- Notice of Assessment
- Latest pay stubs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Métis renters in Alberta
- Métis students in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- People who are not citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government within Alberta
- Applicants renting from immediate family members
- Applicants who already reached the program’s lifetime assistance limit
Eligible expenses
- Monthly rent support
- Security deposit assistance
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only when the program reopens
- Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for complete applications
- Approved applicants must sign an MCHC funding agreement
- Updated household and income information must be submitted during participation
- The approved funding is paid directly to the landlord
Additional information
- The program is currently closed.
- Applicants who were previously unsuccessful must reapply with the updated form when it reopens.
- Funding is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rental Supplement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rental Supplement Program. 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 Rental Supplement Program?
This program provides rental assistance to eligible Métis renters and students through monthly support and help with security deposits. It supports safe, stable housing for primary residences, with annual funding up to $5,400 for renters or up to $2,400 for students, plus up to $850 for a security deposit.
How much funding can be received?
Rental Supplement Program Funds up to $5,400 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rental Supplement Program program?
To be eligible for the Rental Supplement Program program, you must:
Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizen in Alberta
Adult applicant with primary residence in the rental home
No other property ownership
What expenses are eligible under Rental Supplement Program?
Monthly rental assistance for eligible Métis households
Monthly rental assistance for eligible Métis students
Support with security deposits
Who can I contact for more information about the Rental Supplement Program?
You can contact Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) by email at rentsupplement@metishousing.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Rental Supplement Program available?
The Rental Supplement Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Rental Supplement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rental Supplement Program is a Grant and Funding