Closed
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides monthly payments to agencies and institutions that care for children. The payment equals the maximum Canada child benefit plus the child disability benefit, if the child is eligible for the disability tax credit.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Providing care for children through an eligible agency, institution, or Indigenous governing body.
Documents Needed
- RC64, Children’s Special Allowances application and cancellation form
- RC113, Direct Deposit Request for Children’s Special Allowances
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Federal agencies
- Provincial agencies
- Territorial agencies
- Institutions caring for children
- Indigenous governing bodies
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out RC64, the Children’s Special Allowances application and cancellation form.
- Step 2: Set up direct deposit if needed
- Use RC113 to request direct deposit for the program.
- Step 3: Send the forms
- Submit the forms to the appropriate tax centre mailing address.
Additional information
- The monthly payment equals the maximum Canada child benefit amount.
- An additional child disability benefit may be included if the child qualifies for the disability tax credit.
- Indigenous governing bodies may also apply for children in their care.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Children's special allowances (CSA) Program
What is the Children's special allowances (CSA)?
This program provides monthly payments to agencies and institutions that care for children. The payment equals the maximum Canada child benefit plus the child disability benefit, if the child is eligible for the disability tax credit.
Who is eligible for the Children's special allowances (CSA) program?
To be eligible for the Children's special allowances (CSA) program, you must:
Care agency or institution
Public-sector or Indigenous body
Children in its care
What expenses are eligible under Children's special allowances (CSA)?
Providing care for children through an eligible agency, institution, or Indigenous governing body.
Who can I contact for more information about the Children's special allowances (CSA)?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Where is the Children's special allowances (CSA) available?
The Children's special allowances (CSA) program is available across Canada.
Is the Children's special allowances (CSA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Children's special allowances (CSA) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Children's special allowances (CSA)?
Children's special allowances (CSA) is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)