An independent registry of Northern Ontario funding Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · CC-BY-4.0
Northern Ontario Grants
Open, continuous intake

Northern Health Travel Grant

by Ontario Ministry of Health

Also known as: NHTG

If you live in one of Northern Ontario's ten eligible districts and travel 100+ km one-way to the nearest specialist or ministry-funded facility, the NHTG pays 41 cents/km on the round-trip distance, plus an accommodation allowance of $175 (1 night) up to $1,150 (8+ nights) for service dates after Dec 1, 2024. Apply online or by mail within 12 months of treatment; the ministry says payment follows within 6 weeks of a complete application.

Amount
No dollar cap on mileage. Accommodation allowance for service dates on/after Dec 1, 2024: $175 (1 night), $350 (2 nights), $475 (3 nights), $1,025 (4-7 nights), $1,150 (8+ nights), original receipts in applicant's name required. $0.41 per km, paid on the round-trip distance between your area of residence (centre of town) and the nearest specialist/facility able to provide the OHIP-insured service

ontario.ca · Last verified Oct 1, 2026 · Auto-checked against official source

travel grants are always paid at a rate of 41 cents per kilometer (based on the round-trip distance)

Instrument
Grant (non-repayable)
Status
Open, continuous intake no fixed deadline; approvals on the funder's cycle
Who qualifies
Individuals
  • individual
  • OHIP-insured on the date the service is provided
  • Primary residence in the districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay or Timiskaming (Muskoka is NOT eligible)
  • Travelled a one-way distance of at least 100 km to the NEAREST medical specialist or ministry-funded health-care facility able to provide the required OHIP-insured service not available locally
  • Qualifying providers: RCPSC-certified specialists, CPSO-certified specialists, Manitoba Health specialists, GP Focused Practice designees, participating dentists in cleft/seniors programs, ministry-funded facilities
  • Application form section must be signed and completed by the medical specialist or ministry-funded facility provider

ontario.ca · Last verified Oct 1, 2026 · Auto-checked against official source

traveled a one-way distance of at least 100 kilometers

Where
Algoma District · Cochrane District · Greater Sudbury (single-tier census division) · Kenora District · Manitoulin District · Nipissing District · Parry Sound District · Rainy River District · Sudbury District (excl. Greater Sudbury) · Thunder Bay District · Timiskaming District11 of 11 Northern Ontario districts are eligible for this program.Algoma District: eligibleCochrane District: eligibleGreater Sudbury (single-tier census division): eligibleKenora District: eligibleManitoulin District: eligibleNipissing District: eligibleParry Sound District: eligibleRainy River District: eligibleSudbury District (excl. Greater Sudbury): eligibleThunder Bay District: eligibleTimiskaming District: eligible

11 of 11 Northern Ontario districts are eligible for this program. A filled dot is eligible, an outline is not.

Built for
Students & individuals

How do you apply?

  1. Receive referral to a distant specialist/ministry-funded facility; the provider completes and signs their section of the application
  2. Travel and receive treatment (keep accommodation receipts and any commercial-fare receipts)
  3. Submit online (encrypted form with instant submission confirmation and ability to update) or mail the paper form to the Sudbury claims office, within 12 months of the service date
  4. Ministry issues payment within 6 weeks of receiving a correctly completed application

ontario.ca · Last verified Oct 1, 2026 · Auto-checked against official source

within 12 months from the date of service or treatment ... within 6 weeks from the date it receives your correctly completed application form

Common questions

How long does the Northern Health Travel Grant take to pay out?

The ministry states payment within 6 weeks of receiving a CORRECTLY completed application. The most common delay is an incomplete provider section, the specialist or facility must sign and complete their part of the form before you submit. The online form gives instant submission confirmation and lets you update your application.

Is the first 100 km deducted from my grant?

The current ontario.ca program page describes 100 km one-way as the eligibility threshold and states the grant is paid at 41 cents/km on the full round-trip distance; no deductible appears in the current published calculation. The older 100-km deductible language no longer appears on the official page.

Does the grant cover hotel costs?

Yes, for service dates on or after December 1, 2024 there is a tiered accommodation allowance: $175 for 1 night, $350 for 2, $475 for 3, $1,025 for 4-7 nights, and $1,150 for 8+ nights. Original receipts in the applicant's name are required. Companions of hospitalized patients are also eligible for an accommodation allowance as of that date.

Can a family member travel with me?

A medical travel companion (16+, travelling with the patient) is supported: commercial fares are claimable with receipts, and when travelling by private vehicle you and your companion may qualify for an equal share of one grant. As of Dec 1, 2024 companions of hospitalized patients also qualify for the accommodation allowance.

Guides that cover this program

Notes on this record

Highest-volume individual program in the index. Online application now available (on00817) alongside the legacy paper form 0327-88; mail route is Ministry of Health, Claims Services Branch, NHTG, 159 Cedar Street 7th Floor, Sudbury ON P3E 6A5; info line 1-800-262-6524. Greater Sudbury residents qualify under the Sudbury district. All figures verified against the live ontario.ca page on 2026-08-17.

Apply

Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there:

forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca