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Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits
Monthly payments for dependent children
Funding available
$ 153 - $ 307
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Pension Plan children’s benefits provide monthly payments to dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors. The program supports children under 18, and students aged 18 to 25 who attend a recognized school or university full-time or part-time.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 307 $
- Minimum amount : 153 $
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
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Monthly children’s benefits for dependents of disabled contributors.
- Monthly children’s benefits for dependents of deceased contributors.
- Benefit renewal for students aged 18 to 25.
Documents Needed
- Application for Benefits for Under Age 18 Children of Disabled Contributor (ISP1152) or section F of the Application for Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits (ISP1151)
- Application for a Canada Pension Plan Survivor's Pension and Child(ren)'s Benefits (ISP1300)
- Canada Pension Plan Child’s Benefit Application and Declaration for a student over 18 years of age in Attendance at School or University (ISP1402)
- Proof of enrolment, or Section E of the ISP1402 completed by an authorized representative of the school
- Copies of documents, if required
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Online application added for CPP children’s benefit
Students aged 18 to 25 can now apply or renew the CPP children’s benefit online through My Service Canada Account, with proof of enrolment or the signed ISP1402 form upload options now shown.
The CPP children’s benefit page now shows online application instructions for students aged 18 to 25 through My Service Canada Account. Applicants can upload proof of enrolment or the signed ISP1402 form online, and part-time students are now shown as able to renew online as well. The paper option is still described for mail-in applications, but the previous paper-only restriction for part-time renewals is no longer shown.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Dependent children.
- Parents or guardians.
- Children under age 18 who are living on their own and capable of managing their own affairs.
- Dependent children aged 18 to 25 who are in full-time or part-time attendance at a school or university.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Students attending school outside Canada may be eligible only if the school is recognized by CPP.
How to apply
- To apply online for a child of a disabled contributor, sign in to your My Service Canada Account (MSCA) and select "Apply for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits" to complete the online application.
- To apply online for a child of a deceased contributor, sign in to your My Service Canada Account (MSCA) and select "Apply for Canada Pension Plan survivor’s pension and children’s benefits" to complete the online application.
- To apply using a paper application for a child of a disabled contributor, complete the Application for Benefits for Under Age 18 Children of Disabled Contributor (ISP1152), or complete section F of the Application for Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits (ISP1151).
- To apply using a paper application for a child of a deceased contributor, complete the Application for CPP Survivor's Pension and Surviving Child's Benefits (ISP1300).
- For students aged 18 to 25 in full-time or part-time attendance at a recognized school or university, complete the Canada Pension Plan Child’s Benefit Application and Declaration for a Student Over 18 years of Age in Attendance at School or University (ISP1402).
- Mail the form to us.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by Service Canada.
- If approved, payments begin based on the program’s payment start rules.
- Applicants must keep Service Canada informed of changes in school attendance or personal information.
- Benefits may stop if eligibility conditions are no longer met.
Additional information
- Benefits are paid monthly.
- A child can receive a maximum of two CPP children’s benefits.
- Payments can be made directly to the child or to the person responsible for the child, depending on the situation.
- Direct deposit is recommended to avoid payment delays.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits Program
What is the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits?
Canada Pension Plan children’s benefits provide monthly payments to dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors. The program supports children under 18, and students aged 18 to 25 who attend a recognized school or university full-time or part-time.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits Funds up to $307 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits program?
To be eligible for the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits program, you must:
The child must be under age 18, or age 18 to 25 and in full-time or part-time attendance at a recognized school or university.
The child must be the natural child of the contributor, adopted legally or in fact by the contributor while under age 21, or living with and under the contributor’s decision-making responsibility while under age 21.
The parent or guardian must receive a CPP disability benefit or have died and met the CPP contributory requirements for a CPP death benefit.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits?
You can contact Service Canada or by phone at 1-800-277-9914.
Where is the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits available?
The Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits is a Grant and Funding