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Canada Disability Savings Grant
Savings support for people with disabilities
Offered by
Funding available
$ 70,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Disability Savings Grant supports long-term savings in a Registered Disability Savings Plan for people with disabilities approved for the Disability Tax Credit. The Government of Canada deposits money into the plan to match contributions and help savings grow.
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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 form for the CDSG and/or Canada Disability Savings Bond (CDSB).
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- The beneficiary.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
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 Grant supports long-term savings in a Registered Disability Savings Plan for people with disabilities approved for the Disability Tax Credit. The Government of Canada deposits money into the plan to match contributions and help savings grow.
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 in Canada.
The beneficiary must be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit and have a valid Social Insurance Number.
The beneficiary must complete the application form and make an eligible contribution on or before December 31 of the year they turn 49.
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