Regretfully the Elders Temporary Financial Assistance (ETFA) program is now closed. ETFA was a program to aid low-income Métis Citizen Elders/Seniors whose income has been impacted by COVID-19 to obtain groceries, household goods, or medications. The program was closed as the COVID-19 recovery funds have been exhausted.
*Please know we are and will continue to look for opportunities to reopen this program
Ministry of Elders has the Métis Elders and Senior Assistance Program (MESAP), which aids lower income Métis Citizens Elders & Seniors purchase health-related necessities not covered by the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP). Elders/Seniors can use the funds for the purchase of items including hearing aids, dentures, walkers, glasses, and more.
For more information, please contact MNBC at:
604-557-5851 ext 2082
elders@mnbc.ca
Métis Nation British Columbia
380 - 13401 108 Ave, Surrey V3T 5T3
Background
The Ministry of Elders is assisting our low-income Métis Citizen Elders/Seniors whose income has been impacted by COVID-19 to obtain groceries, household goods or medications.
| Eligibility |
|---|
| Must be a registered Métis Nation BC Citizen. |
| Low-income Elders/Seniors that are 60 years of age or more, that are single, widowed or divorced with an income of $30,000 or less. |
| Married, common-law spouses with an income of $50,000 or less. |
Demonstrates that COVID-19 has impacted their income or their ability to obtain groceries, household goods or medications. |
| Additional Information |
|---|
| Applicants that have not received funding in the past may apply for funding |
| Previous applicants that have received funding in the past, will be waitlisted and contacted when funds become available. |
| Métis Elders/Seniors that are single may qualify for $500 |
| Métis Elders/Seniors that are married/common-law may qualify up to $750 (partners do not need to be Métis) |