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Canada Disability Savings Grant
Matching support for disability savings plans
Offered by
Funding available
$ 70,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Disability Savings Program supports long-term savings through the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the Canada Disability Savings Grant, and the Canada Disability Savings Bond. Canadian residents with a Social Insurance Number who are eligible for the federal Disability Tax Credit can open an RDSP until the end of the calendar year in which they reach 59 years of age.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
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
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Opening and administering a Registered Disability Savings Plan.
- Applying matching government contributions to eligible RDSP savings.
- Managing grant requests and related forms for the plan.
Documents Needed
- Application for Canada Disability Savings Grant and/or Canada Disability Savings Bond - EMP5608
- Annex A - Joint Holder to the Application for Canada Disability Savings Grant and/or Canada Disability Savings Bond - EMP5609, if applicable
- Annex B - Primary Caregiver to the Application for Canada Disability Savings Grant and/or Canada Disability Savings Bond - EMP5610, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- The holder of the Registered Disability Savings Plan.
How to apply
- The holder must complete and sign the application form and its annexes, if applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted by the financial institution to ESDC without delay after receipt from the plan holder.
- ESDC administers the grant within the Registered Disability Savings Plan system.
- An agreement must be signed with ESDC for the exchange of information and payment of the grant.
- Issuer resources are updated when program rules and income thresholds change.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Disability Savings Grant Program
What is the Canada Disability Savings Grant?
The Canada Disability Savings Program supports long-term savings through the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the Canada Disability Savings Grant, and the Canada Disability Savings Bond. Canadian residents with a Social Insurance Number who are eligible for the federal Disability Tax Credit can open an RDSP until the end of the calendar year in which they reach 59 years of age.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Disability Savings Grant Funds up to $70,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Disability Savings Grant program?
To be eligible for the Canada Disability Savings Grant program, you must:
The beneficiary must be a resident of Canada.
The beneficiary must be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit and have a valid Social Insurance Number.
The application form must be completed, and an eligible contribution must be made on or before December 31 of the year the beneficiary turns 49 years of age.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Disability Savings Grant?
Opening and administering a Registered Disability Savings Plan.
Applying matching government contributions to eligible RDSP savings.
Managing grant requests and related forms for the plan.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Disability Savings Grant?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at rdsp-reei@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-204-0357.
Where is the Canada Disability Savings Grant available?
The Canada Disability Savings Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Disability Savings Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Disability Savings Grant is a Grant and Funding