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Canada Disability Benefit
Monthly support for working-age people with disabilities
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,400
Timeline
- Open Date : June 20, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
A federal benefit for working-age people with disabilities in Canada. It supports financial security and reduces poverty, with payments based on income and Disability Tax Credit approval.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Social Insurance Number
- Banking details for direct deposit, if chosen
- Proof of authority, if applying as a legal representative
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals aged 18 to 64
- Legal guardians or representatives applying on behalf of someone else
Who is not eligible
- People currently serving a prison sentence of two years or more in a federal penitentiary
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Applications can be submitted online, by phone, by mail, or in person at a Service Canada Centre.
- If you received a letter from Service Canada with a unique application code, you can use it to apply using the shortened application form.
- You can use a printed application form or the online portal.
- If you are applying for yourself, use the beneficiary application form or the online portal.
- If you are a legal guardian or representative applying on behalf of someone else, use the legal representative application form or the online portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications can be submitted online, by phone, by mail, or in person at a Service Canada Centre.
- If you are applying as a legal representative, it can take up to 49 days to receive a response.
- If you applied for yourself, you can expect to receive a decision within 28 days.
- If your monthly payment is $20 or less, you will receive a single combined payment for the entire period.
Additional information
- Applications can be made online, by phone, in person, or by paper form.
- Applicants may use a legal representative or an authorized person to communicate with Service Canada.
- Payments are made monthly, with the first payment on the third Thursday of the month after approval.
- The benefit is not taxable and does not require a tax slip.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Disability Benefit Program
What is the Canada Disability Benefit?
A federal benefit for working-age people with disabilities in Canada. It supports financial security and reduces poverty, with payments based on income and Disability Tax Credit approval.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Disability Benefit Funds up to $2,400 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Disability Benefit program?
To be eligible for the Canada Disability Benefit program, you must:
Be between the ages of 18 and 64
Be currently approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
Have filed an income tax return for the previous tax year
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Disability Benefit?
You can contact Service Canada or by phone at 1-833-486-3007.
Where is the Canada Disability Benefit available?
The Canada Disability Benefit program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Disability Benefit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Disability Benefit is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Disability Benefit?
Canada Disability Benefit is funded by Service Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)