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Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario
Rebate for Ontario-only charities
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program helps Ontario-only charities recover part of the GST/HST paid on eligible purchases and expenses. The rebate applies to qualifying GST, the federal part of HST, and, for Ontario residents, the provincial part of HST.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
Activities funded
- Calculation of public service bodies’ rebate for eligible GST/HST paid or payable
- Claiming rebate on later claim periods when conditions allow
Documents Needed
- Form GST66, Application for GST/HST Public Service Bodies’ Rebate and GST Self-Government Refund
- Form RC7066-SCH, Provincial Schedule – GST/HST Public Service Bodies’ Rebate, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Registered Canadian amateur athletic associations
Who is not eligible
- Selected public service bodies
- Public institutions
- Organizations resident in any province other than Ontario
Eligible expenses
- GST/HST paid or payable on eligible purchases and expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm the charity is not a selected public service body
- Check that the organization is a registered charity or registered Canadian amateur athletic association.
- Verify that it is not a school authority, university, public college, hospital authority, municipality, facility operator, or external supplier.
- Step 2: Confirm Ontario residency
- Make sure the charity is resident only in Ontario and not in any other province.
- Step 3: Calculate the rebate amounts
- Determine whether GST, HST, or both were paid during the claim period.
- Use the GST/HST information sheet to calculate the federal and, if applicable, provincial rebate amounts.
- Step 4: Complete the required forms
- Prepare Form GST66 for the federal rebate.
- Prepare Form RC7066-SCH if claiming the provincial part of the HST rebate.
- Step 5: File the rebate application
- Submit the completed rebate application using the prescribed CRA forms.
Processing and Agreement
- The rebate is calculated using the GST/HST information sheets and the required forms.
- The amount is determined from non-creditable tax charged for the claim period.
- Supporting calculations are completed for federal and, where applicable, provincial components.
- Applicants may be able to carry a rebate forward to a later claim period under certain conditions.
Additional information
- Charities may carry forward a rebate to a later claim period under certain conditions.
- The program uses Form GST66 and, where applicable, Form RC7066-SCH.
- Paper filers no longer receive personalized GST284 forms by mail.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario Program
What is the Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario?
This program helps Ontario-only charities recover part of the GST/HST paid on eligible purchases and expenses. The rebate applies to qualifying GST, the federal part of HST, and, for Ontario residents, the provincial part of HST.
Who is eligible for the Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario program?
To be eligible for the Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario program, you must:
Registered charity using the regular method
Resident only in Ontario
Not a selected public service body
What expenses are eligible under Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario?
Calculation of public service bodies’ rebate for eligible GST/HST paid or payable
Claiming rebate on later claim periods when conditions allow
Who can I contact for more information about the Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at 1-800-959-5525.
Where is the Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario available?
The Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario?
Public Service Bodies’ Rebate for Charities Resident Only in Ontario is funded by Government of Canada