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Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants)
Tax-free monthly support for families with children
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,997
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Child Benefit provides tax-free monthly support for eligible families with children under 18. It helps cover child-raising costs and may include the child disability benefit and related provincial or territorial payments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Child’s proof of birth
- Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application
- Supporting documents for special situations
- Schedule RC66SCH, Status in Canada/Statement of Income
- Form CTB9, Canada Child Benefit – Statement of Income
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
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- CRA reviews the application and determines eligibility based on the information provided.
- A notice is issued after processing, showing whether benefits will be paid and the amount.
- First payment starts after eligibility is confirmed and the application is processed.
- Payments may stop or change if information is missing or updated details are needed.
Additional information
- The benefit is tax-free.
- Payments are recalculated every July.
- Related provincial and territorial benefits may be included.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Child Benefit (Allocation canadienne pour enfants)?
The Canada Child Benefit provides tax-free monthly support for eligible families with children under 18. 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 Tax Credits
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), Government of Canada