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Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits
Monthly support for eligible CPP dependents
Funding available
$ 153 - $ 307
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
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 $
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
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
- Application for Benefits for Under Age 18 Children of Disabled Contributor (ISP1152)
- 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)
- Copies of documents, if required
Official resources
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.
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?
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:
The child must be under 18, or age 18 to 25 and in school.
The child must be the dependent child of a disabled or deceased CPP contributor.
For the surviving child's benefit, the deceased contributor must have made sufficient CPP contributions.
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 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