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Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants)
Tax-free monthly support for families with children
Latest source updateLast Update: July 18, 2026Latest change: The Canada Child Benefit support pages were updated, including a new 2024 payment-amount table, revised reminder-list instructions, and a new CTB9 form version.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 18, 2026
Latest change: The Canada Child Benefit support pages were updated, including a new 2024 payment-amount table, revised reminder-list instructions, and a new CTB9 form version.
Canada Child Benefit pages updated
The Canada Child Benefit support content now shows 2024 payment amounts on the CCB/CDB amounts page, replacing the previous 2021 base-year version and updating the reduction tables accordingly. The CTB9 form page also moved from 25e to 26e for the accessible fillable and print PDFs, while the benefit payment reminder page was reworked from a subscribe flow to an unsubscribe flow.
Funding available
$ 7,997
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Child Benefit provides tax-free monthly payments to eligible families in Canada, with up to $7,997 for children under 6 and $6,748 for children aged 6 to 17. It helps cover child-raising costs and may include the child disability benefit and related provincial or territorial payments.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,997 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Form RC66, Canada Child Benefit Application
- Form RC66SCH, Status in Canada and Income Information, if applicable
- Form CTB9, Income of Non-Resident Spouse or Common-Law Partner for the Canada Child Benefit, if applicable
- Proof of birth for your children when applying for the Canada child benefit for the first time
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families with children under 18
- Parents or primary caregivers
- Residents of Canada for tax purposes
Who is not eligible
- People who do not live with and care for the child
- People who are not residents of Canada for tax purposes
- Applicants who do not meet the citizenship or immigration status requirements
- Foster child cases where the Children's Special Allowance is payable
How to apply
- Complete the birth registration for your newborn.
- Apply for Canada child benefits within the birth registration and give your consent to allow your province or territory to securely share the information with the CRA.
- Enter your Social Insurance Number.
- Submit your registration and application.
Processing and Agreement
- The CRA determines if you are eligible for benefits after your child’s birth registration information is sent with your consent.
- You must file your income tax and benefit return every year to receive CCB and related provincial and territorial payments.
- You must notify the CRA of changes to your personal information or custody arrangements to prevent payments from stopping or changing and to receive the correct benefit amounts.
Additional information
- The Canada Child Benefit Application is also used to determine eligibility for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit) and related federal, provincial, or territorial programs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) Program
What is the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants)?
Canada Child Benefit provides tax-free monthly payments to eligible families in Canada, with up to $7,997 for children under 6 and $6,748 for children aged 6 to 17. It helps cover child-raising costs and may include the child disability benefit and related provincial or territorial payments.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) Funds up to $7,997 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) program?
To be eligible for the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) program, you must:
Child under 18 in your care
Canadian tax resident
Meets citizenship or status rules
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants)?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or by phone at 1-800-387-1193.
Where is the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) available?
The Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants)?
Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)