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Guide dog benefit

Monthly support for certified assistance dog care

Offered by
Government of Ontario

Record updated

Funding available
$ 84
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Each member of the benefit unit who has a specially trained dog certified for use as a guide, hearing or service dog by an accredited training facility
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Overview

This program provides monthly support for the routine care of a certified guide, hearing, or service dog. Eligible members of the benefit unit can receive up to $84 per month for each qualifying dog.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$84
Minimum funding
$84
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Eligibility rules updated

The eligibility rules in article 8 were rewritten, changing the Canada-status exclusions and the exceptions for asylum and permanent-residence applicants.

See more

Article 8 was rewritten, changing who is ineligible based on their status in Canada. The new wording now refers to people who are not authorized to stay in Canada, or who are only authorized to stay temporarily, with exceptions for people who have claimed asylum or applied for permanent residence. The exclusion for a person subject to a removal order remains, but the exception wording was also revised to refer to a permanent-residence application for humanitarian considerations under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Official source: ontario.ca
August 18, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Each member of the benefit unit who has a specially trained dog certified for use as a guide, hearing or service dog by an accredited training facility

Eligible expenses

  • Routine care of the dog

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Activities funded

  • Routine care support for a certified guide, hearing, or service dog.

Documents Needed

  • Proof of certification from an accredited training facility

Additional information

  • Applicants must verify dog certification from an accredited training facility.
  • The benefit is paid monthly.
  • The payment is intended to help cover routine dog care costs.

Contacts

1 888 999-1142

Official sources

Program guide

9.9 - Guide dog benefitO. Reg. 222/98 GENERALO. Reg. 222/98 GENERAL
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Guide dog benefit Program

What is the Guide dog benefit?

This program provides monthly support for the routine care of a certified guide, hearing, or service dog. Eligible members of the benefit unit can receive up to $84 per month for each qualifying dog.

How much funding can be received?

Guide dog benefit Funds up to $84 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Guide dog benefit program?

To be eligible for the Guide dog benefit program, you must: Certified assistance dog Accredited training proof

Who can I contact for more information about the Guide dog benefit?

You can contact Government of Ontario or by phone at 1 888 999-1142.

Where is the Guide dog benefit available?

The Guide dog benefit program is available the province of Ontario.

Who are the financial supporters of the Guide dog benefit?

Guide dog benefit is funded by Government of Ontario