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Child disability benefit (CDB)
Monthly tax-free support for families with disabled children
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,411
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
The Child Disability Benefit provides up to $3,411 per year for each eligible child. It supports families caring for a child under 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment, and covers disability-related child benefit payments.
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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 : 3,411 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
Documents Needed
- Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate
- Proof of birth for the child
- Proof of citizenship or immigration status
- Form RC66SCH, Status in Canada and Income Information
- Supporting documents for custody or primary care, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families receiving the Canada Child Benefit.
- Families caring for a child eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The CRA automatically calculates the benefit for the current and two previous benefit years if the child is already eligible.
- If the application is incomplete, the CRA will ask for missing information and processing will be delayed.
- After processing, the CRA issues a notice showing the amount payable and the information used.
- If eligibility is not met, the benefit can be applied for again once all conditions are satisfied.
Additional information
- The benefit is non-taxable and paid monthly.
- If eligible, it is included with the Canada Child Benefit payment.
- Payments are recalculated every July based on the previous year's tax return.
- Separate written requests are needed for earlier benefit years beyond the automatic recalculation period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child disability benefit (CDB) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Child disability benefit (CDB). 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 Child disability benefit (CDB)?
The Child Disability Benefit provides up to $3,411 per year for each eligible child. It supports families caring for a child under 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment, and covers disability-related child benefit payments.
How much funding can be received?
Child disability benefit (CDB) Funds up to $3,411 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Child disability benefit (CDB) program?
To be eligible for the Child disability benefit (CDB) program, you must:
Eligible for the Canada Child Benefit.
Child qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit.
Child under 18 years old.
Who can I contact for more information about the Child disability benefit (CDB)?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by email at none or by phone at 1-800-387-1193.
Where is the Child disability benefit (CDB) available?
The Child disability benefit (CDB) 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 Child disability benefit (CDB) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Child disability benefit (CDB) is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Child disability benefit (CDB)?
Child disability benefit (CDB) is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)