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Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 70,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Disability Savings Grant helps grow a Registered Disability Savings Plan by matching eligible contributions made to the plan. It supports long-term savings for beneficiaries approved for the Disability Tax Credit, with matching rates and annual limits based on family income and available entitlements.
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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 $
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
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
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
- Annex A - Joint Holder form, if applicable
- Annex B - Primary Caregiver form, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Disability Savings Plan beneficiaries.
- Financial institutions administering RDSPs.
Who is not eligible
- People who are not residents of Canada.
- Beneficiaries who are not eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.
- Applicants without a valid Social Insurance Number.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Family income level of the beneficiary.
- Amount of the eligible contribution.
- Available CDSG entitlements in the RDSP.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the grant application
- Fill out the Application for Canada Disability Savings Grant and/or Canada Disability Savings Bond.
- Include Annex A or Annex B if applicable.
- Step 2: Submit through the financial institution
- The financial institution sends the application to ESDC.
- The submission must be made without delay after receiving it from the plan holder.
- Step 3: Maintain the RDSP
- Keep the beneficiary's information and contributions up to date for grant processing.
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 helps grow a Registered Disability Savings Plan by matching eligible contributions made to the plan. It supports long-term savings for beneficiaries approved for the Disability Tax Credit, with matching rates and annual limits based on family income and available entitlements.
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:
Canadian resident beneficiary
Disability Tax Credit eligible
Valid Social Insurance Number
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