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Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit
Monthly non-taxable support for low-income seniors
Funding available
$ 244
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Port Colborne, Montérégie, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
People aged 65 to 64 years or older who may need to apply if they were not automatically enrolled.
See full eligibility
Overview
Le Supplément de revenu garanti est un paiement mensuel non imposable pour les personnes de 65 ans ou plus admissibles à la Sécurité de la vieillesse. Il soutient les aînés à faible revenu et peut être demandé ou géré dans Mon dossier Service Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 244 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Port Colborne
- Montérégie
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Number d’assurance sociale (NAS)
- Date of birth
- Banking information for direct deposit
- Information about spouse or common-law partner, if applicable
- Information about places of residence since age 18
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People aged 65 to 64 years or older who may need to apply if they were not automatically enrolled.
- People who are eligible for Old Age Security.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not 65 or older.
- Households not receiving GIS.
- People who are not the water bill account holder.
- Properties that are not the applicant's personal residence.
Eligible geographic areas
- Port Colborne, Ontario
How to apply
- Call 1-800-277-9915 or visit a Service Canada office to activate notifications and alerts.
- Sign in to Mon dossier Service Canada and open the profile section.
- Choose Gérer la destination de mes paiements to update banking information.
- For a paper application, choose and complete the correct form, then submit it by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Service Canada reviews the benefit annually using the federal income tax return.
- In July, the applicant receives a letter confirming whether the benefit is renewed, stopped, started, resumed, or whether additional income information is required.
- If the payment is not received in July, the applicant must call Service Canada and be ready to provide the required personal and income information.
- Payment may stop during a federal prison sentence of 2 years or more and resumes in the same month the person is released.
Additional information
- The credit is non-refundable.
- If eligibility changes during the year, the credit is prorated.
- Applicants must agree to notify the City if they are no longer eligible.
- Verification may be requested after application submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit Program
What is the Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit?
Le Supplément de revenu garanti est un paiement mensuel non imposable pour les personnes de 65 ans ou plus admissibles à la Sécurité de la vieillesse. Il soutient les aînés à faible revenu et peut être demandé ou géré dans Mon dossier Service Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit Funds up to $244 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit program?
To be eligible for the Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit program, you must:
Age 65 or older
Eligible for Old Age Security
May require an application if not automatically enrolled
Who can I contact for more information about the Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit?
You can contact City of Port Colborne by email at customerservice@portcolborne.ca or by phone at 905-835-2900.
Where is the Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit available?
The Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit program is available Montérégie, Ontario.
Is the Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit?
Seniors GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) Wastewater Credit is funded by City of Port Colborne