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Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE)
Funding for children and youth in care
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding equivalent to the Ontario Child Benefit for children and youth in care and in customary care in Ontario. It supports recreational, educational, cultural, social, and savings-related activities for eligible youth.
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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
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recreational, educational, cultural, and social activities for children and youth in care.
- Financial literacy and savings activities for eligible youth.
- Support for transition to independent living.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Children’s aid societies.
Eligible expenses
- Recreational, educational, cultural, and social activities.
- Activities supporting savings and financial readiness for independent living.
- Temporary third-party services where community programming is unavailable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Staffing and staffing-related costs.
- Medical, dental, clinical, and therapeutic services, including assessments.
- Travel for access visits normally covered by the society’s approved budget.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Funds must be managed and reported under the ministry’s requirements.
- Society operating policies and procedures must be reviewed and updated for compliance.
- Updated procedures may be reviewed by the Ministry Regional Office.
- Use of the Fund must be documented and reported as required.
Additional information
- Societies must keep separate accounting records for the Fund.
- Unused eligible funds may be carried forward to future years.
- Interest earned on the Fund remains in the Fund.
- Annual reporting to the ministry is required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE). 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 Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE)?
This program provides funding equivalent to the Ontario Child Benefit for children and youth in care and in customary care in Ontario. It supports recreational, educational, cultural, social, and savings-related activities for eligible youth.
Who is eligible for the Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE) program?
To be eligible for the Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE) program, you must:
Children and youth in care or customary care.
Youth aged 15 to 17.
Youth in a Voluntary Youth Services Agreement.
What expenses are eligible under Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE)?
Recreational, educational, cultural, and social activities for children and youth in care.
Financial literacy and savings activities for eligible youth.
Support for transition to independent living.
Where is the Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE) available?
The Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE)?
Policy directive: CW 002-18 – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBE) is funded by Government of Ontario