The Métis Nation of Ontario continues to offer the Extracurricular Support Program for children 0-12 years to support the healthy growth and development of Métis children. The program is designed to support the social, physical, and mental well-being of our Métis children, focusing on developmentally supportive activities. The Extracurricular Support Program is reviewed and updated annually. Families must review the guidelines thoroughly, as eligibility and program parameters may change yearly.
This application is ONLY for families or children who were approved by the Early Learning and Child Care team. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements for this program, please email elccfamilysupports@metisnation.org.
Program Requirements
- Each child must have submitted receipts that align with and meet all criteria of the program guide and totals at least 50%, and submit a receipt for a registered program or activity that takes place for 8 weeks/ sessions of their funding by October 15, 2026.
- If a child has not used at least 50% of their funding by October 15, 2026, they will be removed from the program and forfeit their remaining financing for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
- Children whose funding has been forfeited will NOT be eligible to apply to the waitlist.
- There are NO exceptions to the activity requirement.
To facilitate the application process:
- Only children who received approval can submit applications to the submission portal. Children who were not approved will be declined.
- Receipts must show proof of payment dated between April 1, 2026, and March 19, 2027.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- A minimum of $50 of receipts (per family) is required per submission.
- Families are encouraged to apply multiple times during the submission period.
- Multiple children can be included in the submission.
- The ELCC team requires detailed proof of payment/receipts.
- The ELCC Family Supports team will not send reminder emails for funding or deadlines.
- Please allow the team 30 business days to review your application.
- At peak periods, such as when the program opens in May, during early fall (October), and just before the program closes (February-March), reviews may take up to 40 business days.
- Applications submitted in December will take up to 45 days to review due to the MNO holiday closure.
Please review the program guide and frequently asked questions before completing the application.
2026-2027 Extra Curricular Receipt Submission Portal
The Métis Nation of Ontario continues to offer the Extracurricular Support Program for children 0-12 years to support the healthy growth and development of Métis children. The program is designed to support the social, physical, and mental well-being of our Métis children, focusing on developmentally supportive activities. The Extracurricular Support Program is reviewed and updated annually. Families must review the guidelines thoroughly, as eligibility and program parameters may change yearly.
This application is ONLY for families or children who were approved by the Early Learning and Child Care team. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements for this program, please email elccfamilysupports@metisnation.org.
Program Requirements
- Each child must have submitted receipts that align with and meet all criteria of the program guide and totals at least 50%, and submit a receipt for a registered program or activity that takes place for 8 weeks/ sessions of their funding by October 15, 2026.
- If a child has not used at least 50% of their funding by October 15, 2026, they will be removed from the program and forfeit their remaining financing for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
- Children whose funding has been forfeited will NOT be eligible to apply to the waitlist.
- There are NO exceptions to the activity requirement.
To facilitate the application process:
- Only children who received approval can submit applications to the submission portal. Children who were not approved will be declined.
- Receipts must show proof of payment dated between April 1, 2026, and March 19, 2027.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- A minimum of $50 of receipts (per family) is required per submission.
- Families are encouraged to apply multiple times during the submission period.
- Multiple children can be included in the submission.
- The ELCC team requires detailed proof of payment/receipts.
- The ELCC Family Supports team will not send reminder emails for funding or deadlines.
- Please allow the team 30 business days to review your application.
- At peak periods, such as when the program opens in May, during early fall (October), and just before the program closes (February-March), reviews may take up to 40 business days.
- Applications submitted in December will take up to 45 days to review due to the MNO holiday closure.
Please review the program guide and frequently asked questions before completing the application.