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Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)
Closed COVID-19 caregiving support
Funding available
$ 22,000
Deadline
July 6, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
The CRA administered temporary COVID-19 income support between March 15, 2020 and May 7, 2022, and all benefits are now closed. The supporting CRCB form requests dependant and institution details, plus documentation explaining the care situation and hours worked.
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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
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Supporting Information for the CRCB Application form
- Documentation giving details on why you were caring for the named dependant, such as emails or other written correspondence from the institution showing that it was closed, or a note from a medical professional showing the need to isolate
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employed individuals
- Self-employed individuals
Who is not eligible
- People who applied for or received CRB, CRSB, CWLB, EI, QPIP, or short-term disability for the same period
- People receiving paid leave for the same period
- Household members who were not the only applicant for the week
- People isolating due to international travel
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Submit your request electronically in CRA's My Account using Submit documents along with the reference number shown on your letter.
- Fax your completed paper form to 1-833-325-0555.
- Mail your completed form to Sudbury Tax Centre, Post Office Box 20000, Station A, Sudbury ON P3A 5C1.
Processing and Agreement
- You must certify that the information given on the form and any attached documents is correct and complete.
- Electronic signature is not accepted.
- Your personal information will be used to administer your application, issue a payment, verify that you meet the program's eligibility requirements, and collect overpayments or erroneous payments.
- To process your application, the CRA will need to access information in your tax file, and your information may be shared with Employment and Social Development Canada for verification and reporting purposes.
- Failure to provide information will affect your consideration for benefits.
Additional information
- The CRA may ask for proof of the number of hours worked.
- All benefits are closed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) Program
What is the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)?
The CRA administered temporary COVID-19 income support between March 15, 2020 and May 7, 2022, and all benefits are now closed. The supporting CRCB form requests dependant and institution details, plus documentation explaining the care situation and hours worked.
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:
Unable to work due to caregiving
Care for a child or family member
Valid SIN and Canadian presence
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)