Closed
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canadian Dental Care Plan helps make dental care more affordable for eligible Canadians without dental insurance. It covers a wide range of oral health services and supports applications for eligible individuals and families.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Social Insurance Number, if available
- Date of birth and full name
- Home and mailing address
- Information on any government social dental coverage
- Previous-year Canadian tax return and notice of assessment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian residents without dental insurance
- Individuals and families meeting the CDCP income rules
- People covered by certain government social dental programs, if otherwise eligible
Who is not eligible
- People with access to private dental insurance
- People with employer or retirement dental coverage
- People with group insurance or professional/student dental plans
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs related to applying or renewing coverage
- Services or costs not covered by the plan
- Payments requested by scams or unofficial sources
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- All provinces and territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility.
- Applicants attest that they do not have access to dental insurance.
- The program may verify these attestations using supporting documents, including tax records such as T4 or T4A records.
- False information may lead to removal from the plan and repayment of amounts claimed.
Additional information
- Applications for the current benefit year are closed.
- Applications for the 2026–2027 benefit year open on June 2, 2026.
- Applicants may use a trusted person or legal delegate to help apply.
- The program is delivered with federal partners and Sun Life as the third-party administrator.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Program
What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan helps make dental care more affordable for eligible Canadians without dental insurance. It covers a wide range of oral health services and supports applications for eligible individuals and families.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) program, you must:
No dental insurance access
Filed previous-year tax return
Family income under $90,000
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
You can contact Health Canada by email at none or by phone at 1-833-537-4342.
Where is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) available?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is funded by Health Canada