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Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits
Monthly support for eligible CPP dependents
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 153 - $ 307
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program provides monthly CPP payments for children of disabled or deceased contributors. It supports eligible children under 18, and students aged 18 to 25 attending a recognized school or university.
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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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
- Completed CPP children’s benefit application form.
- Proof of enrolment for students aged 18 to 25.
- School representative declaration, if applicable.
- Copies of supporting documents, if required.
- Certified copies or original documents, if requested.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Children of CPP contributors receiving disability benefits.
- Children of deceased CPP contributors.
- Students aged 18 to 25 attending a recognized school or university.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Students attending school outside Canada may be eligible only if the school is recognized by CPP.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits?
This program provides monthly CPP payments for children of disabled or deceased contributors. It supports eligible children under 18, and students aged 18 to 25 attending a recognized school or university.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits Funds up to $307 of admissible expenses.
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:
Dependent child under 25
Contributor disabled or deceased
Student attendance required if 18 to 25
What expenses are eligible under Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits?
You can contact Service Canada or by phone at 1-800-277-9915.
Where is the Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits available?
The Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
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