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Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)
Closed COVID-19 caregiving income support
Funding available
$ 22,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) provided income support to employed and self-employed individuals in Canada who were unable to work while caring for a child under 12 or a family member needing supervised care. It applied when school closures, unavailable regular care, or COVID-19 illness, isolation, or risk of serious complications were involved.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 5,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Form T182 Supporting information for the CRCB application, only if requested
- Documents showing the person under your care was unable to go to school, daycare, day program, or care facility due to COVID-19
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employed and self-employed individuals
Who is not eligible
- People who applied for or received Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB), Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, Québec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) benefits, or short-term disability benefits for the same period.
- People receiving paid leave from their employer for the same period.
- People who were not the only person in their household who applied for the benefit for the week.
- People self-isolating or in quarantine due to international travel.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Log in to your CRA My Account, select Submit documents, enter your case or reference number, select Submit supporting documents for COVID-19 support payments, then enter a short description and attach your files.
- If sending by fax, include a cover sheet with your full name, SIN, case or reference number if available, a daytime phone number, and the number of pages you're faxing.
- Label the cover sheet Supporting documents for COVID-19 support payments and fax your documents to 1-833-325-0555 if you've been asked to validate your income or 1-833-442-0368 if you've been asked to confirm your identity.
- If sending by mail, send your completed form to Sudbury Tax Centre, Post Office Box 20000, Station A, Sudbury ON P3A 5C1.
Processing and Agreement
- The CRA may contact you to validate your eligibility and request information to support your application for any COVID-19 benefits we administer.
- The CRA may verify the authenticity of any documents you provide.
- You must submit your validation documents to the CRA within the time period discussed or as shown on your notification.
- If you disagree with the result of a review, you had 30 days to request a second review after your initial review.
- If you received benefit payments that you were not eligible for, you will need to return the full amount you received.
Additional information
- The CRA may ask you to provide some additional documents based on your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) Program
What is the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)?
The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) provided income support to employed and self-employed individuals in Canada who were unable to work while caring for a child under 12 or a family member needing supervised care. It applied when school closures, unavailable regular care, or COVID-19 illness, isolation, or risk of serious complications were involved.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) Funds up to $22,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) program?
To be eligible for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) program, you must:
You were unable to work at least 50% of your scheduled work week because you were caring for a family member.
You were at least 15 years old, present in Canada, and had a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).
You earned at least $5,000 in 2019, 2020, 2021, or in the 12 months before you applied from employment income, net self-employment income, or maternity and parental benefits from EI or similar QPIP benefits.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Where is the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) available?
The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)?
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)