Métis Nation of Ontario - Region 5 Mattawa Ottawa River Communities & Environs

• Funding Opportunity for Students 13-19
• Extra Curricular Activities, School Sports, Arts, Music, Swimming
• Opens: July 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
• Closes: November 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Dear Region 5 Families,

The 2026/27 Education Extra Curricular Activities or Youth Sports Assistance Program reimbursement portal is open from July 30, 2026-November 5, 2026.  The application portal link:  Métis Nation of Ontario Program Application Portal (smapply.io)

Due to the high volume of applications, please allow 6-8 weeks for application review and processing. If you have not received payment by December 16, 2026, please email Region5@metisnation.org .  

Thank you for your application.

Region 5 Mattawa Ottawa River Communities & Environs Consultation Committee

Please register to the through the application portal to ensure your youth are enrolled in the 2026/27 Extra Curricular Program, the application closes on November 5, 2026.

Application Portal: : Métis Nation of Ontario Program Application Portal (smapply.io) 

Region 5 – Consultation Committee, is pleased to offer the Extra-Curricular and Youth Sports Support Program 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.

General Guidelines

• Children must be between the ages of 13-19 years.
• The parent/guardian, or child, must be an MNO citizen.
• The family must reside in Region 5, in the province of Ontario.

Program Specific Guidelines

• Applicants are required to be familiar with the guidelines.
• The activity and/or equipment must be developmentally appropriate and align with the child's age.
• The activity/equipment must be for use specifically by the child(ren).
• Detailed receipts may be requested to verify the equipment is suitable for the child.
• Quantities of items reimbursed may be limited per child if the item can be used for multiple activities.
• Applicants can apply as many times as they like until their funding is spent.
• MNO reserves the right to hold reimbursement for activities until the activity begins and may require proof the activity takes place.
• Receipts MUST be dated between July 30, 2026-November 5, 2026. Any receipts outside these dates will NOT be considered even if the activity occurs within the fiscal year.
• The reimbursement amount is based on the year of the child's birth. Note: any unused portions cannot be transferred to another child and/or carried over to future years.

Extra-curricular - This document explains the program, reimbursement amounts, and guidelines on what items or activities are reimbursed.

In order to facilitate the processing of applications, please note the following:

• You may apply one time only per child between 13-19 there is a total of $400 of receipts per application per student.
• If you are submitting multiple receipts, please combine them on one application. 
• All receipts MUST be purchased/paid for between July 30, 2026-November 5, 2026, of the current fiscal year.  All receipts submitted outside these dates will be declined.

**Please Read below**

• Receipts MUST have a date and item(s) purchased.  
• Receipts must be readable. 
• Debit/credit card receipts and/or statements are not accepted.
• Only invoices/receipts from online retailers will be accepted.  We will not accept order summaries.  
• All receipts must show the full receipt. 
• Bank or credit card statements are not accepted.
• E-transfers MUST show: date of e-transfer, who the e-transfer is to, and a description of the item/activity.  We may request photos/ads of equipment purchased or proof of enrollment in activities.
• Please indicate the item(s) on the receipt you are submitting with the child's name/initials.
• Failure to provide supporting documentation and/or meet these guidelines will result in the entire application being declined. You would be required to submit a new application that meets the guidelines.

If you are unsure if an item or program meets the criteria or have questions about the application process, please reach out to the contact information below.

CONTACT: For additional information, or if you help with the reimbursement process, please contact by email at Region5@metisnation.org.